- Client-centered care
- Skill-based tools
- Men's wellbeing focus
About Danielle
Danielle McDonald is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 17 years of practice based in New York. She started in inpatient and outpatient mental health and substance use settings and now offers therapy focused on helping people manage stress, anxiety, addiction, depression, and major life changes. Danielle brings a calm, easygoing manner to sessions and focuses on building a strong working relationship with each client.
She uses plain talk, empathy, and a bit of humor to help people feel heard. Early sessions focus on what led someone to seek help and on shaping clear, realistic goals. Danielle adapts her approach to each person's needs rather than using a single method for everyone.
Her work draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy, and she also uses Solution-Focused and Mindfulness techniques when helpful. That mix supports people who want practical tools for coping, thinking patterns that get in the way, and ways to manage intense emotions.
Danielle has experience with a wide range of concerns, including relationship and family strains, parenting challenges, grief, trauma and abuse, ADHD, and issues affecting first responders. She also supports people navigating identity and LGBT-related stress and people facing career and life transition struggles.
Sessions tend to be collaborative and goal oriented. Danielle checks in regularly to make sure progress matches each person’s priorities and adjusts strategies as needed. She aims to make therapy straightforward and useful for everyday life.
How therapy methods shape online care
Danielle commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy in her work. CBT focuses on linking thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaching practical skills to shift unhelpful patterns. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes building a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship so people can explore what matters most to them.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Danielle works together with each person to choose techniques that match their goals and preferences. She checks in and adjusts the plan over time so the work stays relevant and useful.
Confirm the available session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific online or in-person options. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, offer a shorter check-in when needed, or allow participation without travel time. Licensed professionals can use a mix of talking, guided exercises, and mindfulness practices that transfer into daily routines, helping people practice skills between sessions and track progress over time.
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Experience
17+ years
Credentials
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Danielle address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, self-esteem, grief, trauma and a range of life changes.
What is her approach to therapy?
Danielle uses a collaborative, easygoing style and blends client-centered methods with cognitive behavioral and solution-focused tools.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 17 years of experience working across inpatient and outpatient mental health and substance use settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
Danielle holds an LCSW and practices in New York.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Danielle?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.