- CBT
- Motivational Interviewing
- Family of origin issues
About Danielle
Danielle West is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Pennsylvania with seven years of professional experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem, and depression. Her practice also addresses family of origin issues, attachment concerns, codependency, communication problems, and body image concerns. Sessions may include discussion of faith values when the client prefers that approach.
Danielle spent several years working in a school setting supporting students with emotional regulation and externalizing behaviors. That background shaped her focus on practical strategies parents can use to support children, and on helping young women manage life transitions. She emphasizes straightforward conversation and concrete tools rather than clinical jargon.
In sessions she uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify thought and behavior patterns and to develop alternative coping steps. She also uses Motivational Interviewing to clarify goals and strengthen the client’s own reasons for change. The work tends to be goal-oriented and action focused.
People who come to her often want help noticing how habits from their family of origin affect current choices. She talks through patterns like control, communication problems, and codependency. Together they look at small changes that reduce reactivity and improve relationships.
Danielle works with English-speaking adults in Pennsylvania. She describes herself as practical and direct, offering tools for handling everyday problems. The first meetings focus on priorities and a manageable plan for moving forward.
How Danielle Uses CBT and Motivational Interviewing Online
CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them against reality. It often includes behavioral experiments, written exercises, and step-by-step skill practice to reduce anxiety, manage anger, and improve mood. Motivational Interviewing is a conversational approach that helps people clarify what they want and build their own motivation for change; it is useful when someone feels stuck or uncertain about next steps.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Danielle will review your goals and preferences and suggest whether CBT, Motivational Interviewing, or a mix is likely to help. She aims to make this a collaborative decision so the plan fits your daily life and what you hope to change.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work, childcare, or busy schedules, and they can allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals can use these formats to keep momentum between in-person appointments or when meeting in person is difficult.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem, and depression, and also focuses on family of origin issues and related patterns.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
The style is practical and goal-focused, using talk plus skills work to change thoughts and behaviors.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has seven years of professional experience, including time working in a school setting supporting students and parents.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a PA LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Pennsylvania.
Does she work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I 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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