Dr. Danica Lehmann
LCMHC, 27 years of experience
About me
Hi there. I’m Danica. Have you struggled to trust others throughout your life because something always seems to go wrong in relationships, leaving you feeling hurt, betrayed, or psychologically/emotionally drained? Is it hard to see your way to stable happiness without feeling like the other shoe will drop? I help individuals navigate and repair the aftermath of just about any sort of traumatic event you can imagine. My approach is eclectic and tailored to your needs. I use EMDR, Brainspotting, and mindfulness strategies to help you soothe your anxiety, improve depression, and neutralize the overwhelming emotions associated with trauma. Feeling fearful of relationships, lonely, anxious and depressed while others seem to be living their lives with little effort can be disheartening. Together we can improve your outlook, improve your mood, and strengthen your relationships with others so you feel supported, loved, and ultimately peaceful inside. I am excited to work with you to achieve your best self!
Get to know me
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
In our first session, I like to take the time to find out a few things about you, such as your interests, what your relationships look like, how many and what kind of pets you have (pets are always welcome in sessions), what you do for a living, etc.. I will also ask you about what brings you to me. I'm pretty good at asking questions so you don't need to be anxious about what to say or how to say it because I will collaborate with you on the narrative. Once I get a clearer idea of what the issues are, I will work with you to determine reasonable goals you would like to establish if moving forward with me is something you would like to do. Asking me questions is also highly encouraged to make sure you are matching with a therapist who will meet your needs.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
I encounter clients frequently who have experienced emotionally/psychologically abusive therapists. In order to proceed with a positive rapport in our relationship, resolving any abuse or mishandling by a prior provider is one of my number one priorities. I want you to feel safe right from the start. Because pets are such an important part of individuals’ lives, I often include them in the therapeutic process since they tend to be the secret keepers in the family, especially for children. Most of us view our pets as members of the family who have distinct personalities and characteristics. They tend to be critical to our healing process and, therefore, I think they are an important addition to the therapeutic milieu.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
I am comfortable working with adolescents, adults (18-100), LGBTQ+, couples, families, and foster care/adoption, emergency services personnel, veterans, and any trauma survivors. I also often incorporate family pets in the therapeutic process wherever possible
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My treatment methods
Trauma Informed Care
All modalities of treatment I provide are from a trauma informed care perspective whether I am using EMDR, Person-Centered, Cognitive-Behavioral, Psychodynamic, Humanistic, Existential, and a number of other approaches. The ultimate goal is to investigate the traumatic events in one's life that have contributed to adversity and to neutralize those effects.
EMDR
Since my clients are on a virtual platform, I use a HIPAA approved EMDR ready site called RemotEMDR which allows me to conduct bilateral stimulation via visual or auditory cues or both. My clients have shared it is a very easy site to use and an effective delivery of treatment.
Location
VirtualLicensed in
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1 rating with written reviews
May 14, 2025
It's always such a pleasure to see Dr. Danica. She's so kind and attentive. I have no reservations with being open and upfront when I'm speaking with her.