- Goal oriented
- Strength based
- Faith informed
About Danielle
Danielle Washington is a licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC) who helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, and major life changes. She works with individuals who are ready to set goals and do the practical work of change. Danielle writes plainly and offers steady support while helping clients build better coping skills.
Danielle draws on more than 11 years of counseling experience in Illinois. She blends evidence-based methods with a strength-based outlook. When clients want it, she integrates Christian counseling and prayer alongside clinical approaches. She aims to match treatment to each person’s values and priorities rather than offering one-size-fits-all solutions.
In sessions she helps people notice patterns that get in the way of progress and plan small, realistic steps. That can mean learning new ways to handle panic, managing depressive symptoms, or working through trauma and loss. She also addresses concerns related to adoption and foster care and practical family and communication problems.
Danielle uses a combination of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, cognitive behavioral tools, dialectical behavior strategies, emotionally-focused methods, and client-centered listening. These approaches are used to build skills, reduce unhelpful reactions, and strengthen emotional awareness. She emphasizes measurable goals and steady skill practice.
Her practice includes work on addictions, process behaviors, fertility-related stress, financial strain, and life-purpose questions. People who value a collaborative, faith-informed approach may find her style helpful. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to availability.
How Danielle Uses Practical Approaches Online
Danielle draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy to guide online work. ACT helps people clarify what matters most and take committed action even when uncomfortable thoughts or feelings show up. Cognitive behavioral therapy breaks down patterns of thinking and behavior and teaches concrete skills to reduce anxiety and depression.She also uses client-centered listening to create a respectful space where people feel heard and understood. Finding the right approach is part of the process; she will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, values, and daily life. Treatment plans are adjusted based on how progress looks and what feels workable for the client.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the specific session options before booking since formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Many people find virtual sessions helpful for maintaining continuity with therapy while juggling work, caregiving, or other commitments.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
11+ years
Credentials
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist address?
Danielle helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, addictions, relationship struggles, and life-change challenges. She also focuses on adoption and foster care related concerns and many practical life issues.
What is her therapy style like?
She uses a strength-based, goal-focused approach that mixes evidence-based techniques with client-centered listening. Sessions emphasize clear steps, coping skills, and measurable progress.
How much experience does she have?
She has over 11 years of experience working in counseling settings in Illinois.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a licensed clinical professional counselor, LCPC, practicing in Illinois.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with therapy?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on therapist availability.