- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Internal Family Systems
About Danielle
Danielle McDonaugh is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 10 years of experience in mental health care in New York. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, addictions, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleep problems, parenting challenges, and anger.
Danielle frames problems as understandable responses to difficult life conditions. She describes her style as relational and humanistic, and combines practical techniques with attention to how relationships shape feelings. Sessions focus on talking through current struggles, noticing patterns, and finding clearer ways to respond when emotions run high.
Her background includes work in community clinics, telehealth, homebound therapy, and school-based mental health settings. That variety informs a flexible approach to pacing, problem-solving, and day-to-day coping. She aims to help people reduce distress and improve functioning as well as develop more helpful ways of relating to others.
Danielle uses a mix of methods so she can match the work to each person’s needs. Motivational Interviewing supports change when someone feels stuck. Internal Family Systems can help name the parts of experience that push toward anger or withdrawal. Attachment-based ideas guide work on patterns that repeat across relationships.
She asks people what they want to get from therapy and adapts the plan over time. Getting practical strategies for handling anger or building better communication is a common focus alongside deeper exploration of past hurts and relationship patterns.
How her approaches translate to online work
Danielle uses Attachment-Based ideas to look at recurring relationship patterns. This approach highlights how early and current relationships shape reactions such as anger or withdrawal and helps people notice and change those patterns.Motivational Interviewing is a practical way to address stuck behavior. It focuses on clarifying personal goals and the small steps someone is willing to try, which can be useful for managing anger, substance use, or motivation to change habits.
Internal Family Systems is a method for naming different parts inside a person that push for particular responses. It can help someone separate a reactive part that lashes out from parts that want safety or connection, so anger feels easier to understand and work with.
Finding the right mix of these approaches is part of the work. Danielle will invite the client to discuss goals, try methods, and adjust the plan together. That collaborative process helps match techniques to what actually helps the person in daily life.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific online formats. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people choose when video is helpful or when a phone conversation works better. These practical options can reduce barriers to regular sessions and support steady progress.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, addictions, LGBT concerns, family issues, grief, intimacy-related problems, sleep troubles, parenting challenges, and anger.
What is her style in sessions?
Her approach is relational and practical. She mixes talking about patterns with hands-on techniques to reduce distress and improve daily functioning.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has ten years of experience working in a range of settings, including community clinics, telehealth, homebound therapy, and school-based mental health.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York and practices from that location.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.