Therapist profile
Danielle Simmons, LMFT
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - Family and Parenting
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- Communication problems
- Parenting stress
- CBT and DBT skills
About Danielle
Danielle Simmons is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in New York with six years of clinical experience. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, parenting challenges, and the practical fallout of major life changes.
Danielle focuses on clear, direct work around communication problems and family conflict. She helps clients break down recurring patterns that cause anger, guilt, or low self-esteem. Sessions often address everyday priorities like parenting stress, career pressures, and coping after separation.
Her practice draws on client-centered work to make the conversation straightforward and collaborative. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy tools are used to spot and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are introduced when strong emotions and regulation are central concerns.
Danielle also uses elements of Emotionally-Focused Therapy to look at attachment and relational patterns, and narrative techniques to help people reframe their stories. The focus is practical: clearer communication, steadier mood, and manageable steps forward.
She works with adults navigating family-related issues and young adult transitions. Sessions are in English and conducted from her New York practice. Before booking, readers should confirm the therapist’s current session options and scheduling details.
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Approaches used in online sessions
Danielle frequently draws on Client-Centered Therapy to keep conversations focused on the client's concerns and priorities. This approach emphasizes listening and responding to what matters most to the person in the room, which helps clarify goals and next steps.She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify thought patterns and small behavior changes that reduce anxiety and improve mood. CBT techniques are practical and often include specific exercises to try between sessions. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills may be offered when emotional regulation and intense reactions are a core issue; those skills teach ways to tolerate distress and manage strong feelings.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Danielle will collaborate with each client to choose methods that match their situation, goals, and preferences. She adjusts tools over time based on what helps most.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people find that remote sessions make it easier to fit therapy into busy home and work schedules, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Discussing how sessions will fit into daily life is a standard part of the first appointment.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of family concerns does she address?
She works with adults dealing with relationship strain, family of origin issues, divorce and separation, and caregiving stress.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and straightforward, using client-centered methods alongside CBT and DBT techniques.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has six years of experience working as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in New York.
Where is her license and practice located?
She is an LMFT licensed in New York and practices from that location.
Can she work with non-English speakers or international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps should I take to begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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