- CBT techniques
- DBT skills
- Motivational interviewing
About Danita
Danita Stapleton is an Alabama Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 30 years of experience. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, anger, self-esteem concerns, and major life changes. Her practice focuses on practical problem solving and steady support rather than quick fixes.
She uses short, clear conversations to identify what keeps a problem going. Clients can expect straightforward talk about thoughts, behaviors, and triggers. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy tools to help manage intense reactions and reduce impulse-driven choices.
Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused Therapy are part of her aim to help people find realistic next steps. That can mean small habit shifts, communication strategies, or coping skills to use in stressful moments. The work often centers on building confidence and clearer personal boundaries.
Danita pays close attention to how past experiences affect present reactions, including feelings connected to abandonment, guilt, shame, or isolation. She also supports those facing caregiver stress, workplace problems, questions of life purpose, and issues around forgiveness or self-love.
Sessions are practical and goal-oriented. She asks about what has helped before and what gets in the way now. People leave with specific techniques to try between appointments and a plan for what to work on next.
How her approaches work for online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on straightforward listening and reflection to help people notice what matters most to them. It helps clarify goals and what a person wants to change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the connection between thoughts, feelings, and actions and uses practical exercises to shift unhelpful patterns. It is helpful for managing anger, anxiety, and workplace stress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers concrete skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and better interpersonal interactions; it can reduce impulsive reactions and improve communication.Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose approaches that match their goals and preferences. That discussion can include which tools to try first and how to measure progress together.
Session formats are not specified here, so confirm the current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and remove the need to travel. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT and DBT exercises for remote sessions so people practice skills between meetings and track improvements over time.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Alabama
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger-related issues does she address?
She works with anger that shows up in close relationships, at work, or as rising resentment. Other related concerns include impulsivity and coping with strong emotions.
What is her general therapeutic style?
She uses practical, goal-focused conversations that identify triggers and small changes to try. Interventions come from client-centered work, CBT, DBT, and solution-focused methods.
How much experience does she have?
She has 30 years of professional experience helping people with stress, anxiety, anger, and life transitions.
What credentials and location apply?
She is an LPC licensed in Alabama and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps do I take to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.