- Strengths based
- Faith informed
- Goal oriented
About Danielle
Danielle Washington is a licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC) who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, grief, and major life changes. She works with people who are ready to set goals and do the day-to-day work that brings change. Danielle emphasizes practical steps and steady progress rather than quick fixes.
She draws on more than 11 years in counseling to create a calm, strengths-based space. Danielle combines evidence-based approaches with faith-informed perspectives when clients request that element. Sessions focus on identifying what's not working, trying new coping skills, and building routines that reduce symptoms over time.
Danielle uses tools from cognitive behavioral therapy to challenge unhelpful thinking and from acceptance and commitment therapy to clarify values and move toward them. She also uses client-centered listening to keep the session focused on the client’s priorities and dialectical behavior therapy skills to manage strong emotions and improve coping.
Common concerns she helps people address include relationship and communication problems, addiction and process-related urges, family stress, fertility and parenting-related strain, money and financial issues, and questions about life purpose. She also supports people facing trauma, panic attacks, and seasonal mood shifts.
Her approach is collaborative and goal-oriented. Danielle encourages small, measurable changes and checks progress regularly. People who value a mix of practical strategies and, if wanted, faith-informed reflection may find her approach a good match.
How therapeutic approaches shape online work
Danielle commonly draws on cognitive behavioral therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thought patterns, which can reduce anxiety and low mood. She also uses acceptance and commitment therapy to help clients clarify values and take committed action toward what matters most. Client-centered therapy guides the way she listens and responds, keeping sessions focused on the client’s priorities rather than imposing a preset agenda.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Danielle will discuss goals, preferences, and practical needs, and then recommend which methods to try first. She treats this as a team effort and adjusts the plan based on what helps most in real life.
Session formats are not listed in the supplied biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life, cut down travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It also lets people use therapies like CBT and ACT in everyday contexts, so skills can be practiced between meetings and reviewed in subsequent sessions.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What issues does Danielle commonly address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and communication problems, addictions, trauma and life changes. Money and financial issues are also listed among her focus areas.
What is her general therapy style?
She uses a strengths-based, collaborative approach that focuses on practical steps and measurable goals. Sessions combine listening with skill-building and problem solving.
How much experience does she have?
Danielle has over 11 years of experience working in counseling settings and with people facing a range of mental health and life challenges.
What credentials and where is she licensed?
She holds the LCPC credential, which is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Illinois.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing the short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.