- CBT techniques
- Motivational interviewing
- Emotion regulation skills
About Danielle
Danielle West is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Pennsylvania with seven years of professional experience. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem concerns, and depression. Danielle also addresses related issues such as attachment, body image, codependency, communication problems, control issues, and feelings of guilt or shame.
She spent several years working in a school setting helping students with emotional regulation and externalizing behaviors. That background shaped her practical approach to emotional ups and downs and frustration. She uses straightforward strategies clients can try between sessions.
Danielle blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing in sessions. She uses CBT tools to help people notice patterns of thought and behavior that feed anger or anxiety. Motivational Interviewing helps people clarify their goals and find their own reasons to change.
When clients want, she can integrate faith values into the work alongside clinical methods. She also names communication skills, impulse control techniques, and coping skills as common focuses when anger or resentment causes recurring problems.
Sessions are conversational and action-oriented. Danielle offers practical techniques to manage strong feelings at work or at home, and guidance on repairing strained relationships without blaming. Her style is direct and respectful, aimed at helping people feel more in control of their reactions and choices.
How her approaches work in online sessions
Danielle commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing in her work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and practicing concrete skills to change them; it often helps with anger, anxiety, and low mood. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative way of exploring a client's goals and ambivalence, and it can increase readiness to try new strategies or break old habits.Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Danielle works with each person to decide which techniques to emphasize based on their concerns, goals, and what feels most useful. That decision is made together and can shift over time as progress is made or new challenges arise.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and reduce travel time. They also let clients practice skills in real-life settings and bring those experiences back to the next session for discussion.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem issues, and depression. Additional focuses include attachment, body image, codependency, and communication problems.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a practical, conversational approach that combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing. Sessions aim to identify unhelpful patterns and set small steps toward change.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has seven years of professional experience, including several years working in a school environment supporting students with emotional regulation and externalizing behaviors.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a PA LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Pennsylvania. Her practice is located in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English only. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on the chosen plan and region.
What should I do to begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That starts the process of connecting and planning initial goals.