Therapist profile
Danielle Washington, LCPC
LCPC - Stress and family related concerns
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- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
About Danielle
Danielle Washington is an Illinois LCPC - Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with 11 years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, relationship concerns, addictions, and family-related issues. Danielle also helps people dealing with career changes, fertility and adoption questions, and the loneliness that can come with life transitions.
She uses practical methods to reduce symptoms and build coping skills. Sessions often focus on clarifying goals, spotting patterns that get in the way, and practicing small changes that add up. Danielle blends evidence-based approaches like cognitive behavioral techniques with elements of acceptance and values work when it fits the client's goals.
Faith can be part of the work when the client requests it. Danielle describes drawing on her Christian beliefs alongside mental health strategies to shape treatment plans and set realistic steps forward. That option is offered only if the person wants it.
Her style is goal-oriented and strength-focused. She works with clients to identify inconsistencies between intentions and actions, then plans doable steps toward change. Sessions emphasize measurable skills for managing panic, mood shifts, addictive urges, and communication breakdowns.
Danielle sees concerns around family and parenting in the context of an individual’s life. She helps adults sort communication problems, unresolved grief, and the emotional fallout of adoption or foster-care experiences. Language of sessions is English, and services are provided from Illinois.
How sessions work
How Danielle integrates approach and remote work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and taking small actions that align with those values. It helps with worry, low mood, and the stress that comes from life transitions by shifting attention from avoidance to meaningful steps.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behavior. It includes practical exercises to change unhelpful thinking and build new coping skills for panic, depression, or anxiety.
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes an open, nonjudgmental conversation where the person’s goals guide the work. This approach supports people who want to be heard while they sort priorities and try new ways of coping.
Danielle treats finding the right approach as a collaborative process. She will discuss which methods fit a person’s goals and preferences, then adjust the work as needed. Clients and therapist decide together on goals, homework, and pacing so the plan stays realistic.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit short check-ins into a busy day, avoid travel time, or choose a session style that suits energy levels and bandwidth. Licensed professionals commonly adapt exercises and skills practice to the remote setting so the work stays practical and focused.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
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What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, addictions, relationship tensions, family problems, and related concerns such as adoption and fertility issues.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses goal-focused, strength-based work that emphasizes practical coping skills and behavior change through evidence-informed methods.
How much experience does she have?
She has 11 years of experience working in counseling settings and provides care as an LCPC in Illinois.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LCPC - Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor licensed in Illinois.
Can I work with her if English is not my first language?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Does she see international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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