- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practice
- Motivational interviewing
About Danita
Danita Thompson is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) in Michigan with 30 years of clinical experience. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, relationship struggles, and life transitions. Sessions focus on practical steps to manage strong emotions and improve day-to-day functioning.
She uses clear, direct conversation to identify what’s getting in the way. Clients often work on coping skills for anger, communication patterns in relationships, and strategies for handling workplace stress. Danita draws on approaches like cognitive behavioral work and mindfulness to build habits that reduce reactivity.
Her background includes long-term practice with people who face trauma, grief, addiction concerns, and mood disorders. She also supports those navigating parenting, divorce and separation, and career crossroads. The biography notes experience with veterans and women’s issues as recurring areas of focus.
Danita integrates client-centered listening with goal-focused techniques. Motivational interviewing and solution-focused methods are used to clarify priorities and move toward small, doable changes. Sessions look at thoughts, behaviors, and practical routines that influence anger and impulsivity.
She mentions a Christian-informed perspective as part of how she frames conversations for some clients. That influence appears alongside secular skills and coping practices. People considering therapy are encouraged to review session options and the process for getting started before booking.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and building trust so clients can name what matters. In practice this means sessions start with the client’s immediate concerns and move at a pace they set. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It helps with anger by identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing small behavioral changes to reduce outbursts.Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, offers concrete skills for emotion regulation and distress tolerance. These skills suit people who want step-by-step tools to lower reactivity and manage impulsivity. Danita combines these methods so the work stays practical and grounded in everyday routines.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will collaborate with each person to choose techniques that fit their goals and circumstances. That choice can shift over time as patterns change and new priorities emerge.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. Therapists and licensed professionals sometimes blend longer weekly sessions with brief follow-ups to keep progress on track.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues does she address?
She helps people manage temper, resentment, impulsivity, and anger that affects relationships or work.
What is her therapeutic style?
She blends client-centered listening with goal-focused techniques like CBT and DBT skills to reduce reactivity.
How much experience does she have?
She has 30 years of clinical experience working with a range of concerns including mood disorders and trauma.
Where is she licensed and based?
She practices as an LMSW in Michigan.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I need to do to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.