Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
How Danielle works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Pennsylvania
- Years in practice
- 7
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Danielle
Danielle West is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in Pennsylvania who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, anger, and low self-esteem. She writes in a direct, approachable way and aims to make the first step feel manageable for anyone who is nervous about reaching out. Danielle combines practical skills with a calm, nonjudgmental presence.
Sessions often include simple strategies clients can use between meetings. She adapts tools to everyday life so change feels doable rather than overwhelming.
Background and approach
Her background includes seven years of clinical work, including time supporting students in a school setting. That experience gave her practice helping people who struggle with emotional regulation, impulsive behaviors, and motivation. She has worked with individuals coping with trauma and abuse and people seeking more confidence and direction.
Danielle can integrate faith values into conversations when clients want that included. She aims to build an open space where thoughts and feelings can be talked through honestly. Her style is practical and collaborative - she helps set small goals and checks in on progress.
People who reach out usually want tools for day-to-day stress, clearer communication, or help managing strong emotions. Danielle uses evidence-based methods while keeping language plain and concrete. She encourages gradual steps toward better coping and a stronger sense of self.
What Danielle works with
Everything Danielle lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Danielle's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Family of origin issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Life purpose
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
Approaches Danielle lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How Danielle Uses CBT and Motivational Interviewing Online
Danielle draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice thoughts and behaviors that feed stress and anger. CBT sessions usually involve identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and practicing small behavior changes that reduce distress and improve daily functioning.She also uses Motivational Interviewing to help people find personal reasons to change. This approach focuses on the client’s own goals and builds motivation through open questions and reflective listening, which can be useful when someone feels stuck or unsure about next steps.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work together. Danielle will talk with each person about goals, try different strategies, and adjust the plan based on what feels most helpful. That collaborative process helps make therapy fit the person rather than the other way around.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for in-depth weekly sessions when face-to-face interaction helps. Phone calls can be a good choice when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Chat and messaging work well for quick coping reminders, brief reflections, or more frequent, flexible contact between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy days and to keep momentum between meetings.
Questions people ask about Danielle
What concerns does Danielle commonly help with?
She helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, low self-esteem, and depression. Additional work includes attachment issues, body image, codependency, communication problems, and related areas.
What is her general therapy style?
Danielle uses straightforward, practical sessions that focus on skills and short-term goals. Conversations aim to be collaborative and focused on clear steps clients can try between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has seven years of professional experience in social work. Part of that time was spent supporting students in school settings and addressing emotional regulation and externalizing behaviors.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
Danielle holds a Pennsylvania LCSW and practices in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English only.
What session formats does she provide?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and communication preferences.
How does cost and billing work?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. Then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.