- Collaborative approach
- Goal oriented
- Empathetic listener
About Danielle
Danielle McDonald is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in New York with 17 years of experience. She began her career after earning a Master of Social Work from the University at Buffalo in 2006 and has worked in inpatient and outpatient mental health and substance use settings. Danielle brings a steady, approachable manner to sessions and focuses on building a trusting relationship first.
Her style is collaborative and low-pressure. She listens, asks practical questions, and uses empathy and occasional humor to help people feel understood. Danielle helps people who are facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, substance use concerns, grief, self-esteem struggles, and major life changes. She also supports parents and people managing compassion fatigue or career challenges.
Danielle commonly uses cognitive behavioral techniques, client-centered work, and solution-focused ideas, and she adapts methods to each person. That means sessions often focus on identifying goals, trying small changes, and reviewing what helped. She also works with issues tied to attachment, ADHD, blended family challenges, co-occurring conditions, communication problems, codependency, and recovery from trauma.
People who reach out can expect practical steps alongside emotional support. Early sessions typically map out what brought someone to therapy and set clear, achievable goals. Danielle emphasizes the therapeutic relationship as the engine of change and adjusts pace to match each person’s comfort.
Her background in school social work and years in clinical settings inform a straightforward approach that balances understanding with active problem solving.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building trust. The therapist follows the person's lead, reflects feelings, and helps set goals that matter to them. This approach supports issues like low self-esteem, relationship concerns, and grief. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It uses practical exercises and small behavioral changes to reduce anxiety, depressive symptoms, and problematic habits. Sessions often include homework and review of what worked. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) emphasizes understanding emotions and how they shape relationships. It helps people name and shift unhelpful interaction patterns that cause distress. Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss options, try methods together, and adjust based on what helps most. Goals, personal preferences, and everyday demands guide those decisions. The original biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm the session options before booking. In general, online work can make scheduling easier, allow shorter check-ins when days are busy, and reduce travel time. It also lets people continue care after major life changes or disasters when routines are disrupted. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises, review progress, and assign practical tasks that fit into daily life.Areas of expertise
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
17+ years
Credentials
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, self-esteem, grief, parenting challenges, relationship issues, and coping with life changes.
How does she approach therapy?
Her style is collaborative and client-centered. She listens carefully, sets goals together, and uses practical strategies like cognitive behavioral and solution-focused techniques.
What is her professional background?
She has 17 years of experience in inpatient and outpatient mental health and substance use settings and has worked with children, teenagers, young adults, and adults.
What credentials and region are listed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York and practices in the New York area.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options with the platform before booking.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working with her?
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