New to Grow
Hello! I’m Danielle. I am from Massachusetts where I completed my undergraduate (Criminal Justice & Psychology) and graduate (social work) studies. During undergrad, I volunteered with a program that help inmates with serious mental health disorder re-enter to the community. I was told the most efficient way to engage in that type of work was to go to a MSW program, so I did. During my graduate program, I heavily explored crisis intervention/assessments. Since then I have worked at a variety of places, including therapy, case management, prisons, and emergency response. As someone who has been in and out of therapy since I was young, I never wanted to be administering therapy. I thought being a therapist would be boring and I didn’t really understand it. However, as I’ve explored what therapy should be- treating someone using an evidenced-based practice- I enjoy administering mental health treatment, using a scientific approach. My goal is to help you gain relief from symptoms, maintain or enhance daily functioning, and improve quality of life. Ultimately, I want you to gain a sense of independence and confidence in your ability to navigate life’s challenges, using the tools and insights you’ve developed in therapy.
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
Our first session we will get to know each other. I will ask what brings you to therapy and how I can help. We will discuss if it feels like a good match- as the trusting, collaborative bond between therapist and client—is a critical predictor of successful treatment outcome. I want what's best for you and your success, so the questions I ask will help me assess how to get you there.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
I'm your biggest hype girl, whether you're suicidal, crying, shy, or numb. I am here for you- however, that doesn't mean I won't clock you (to notice, observe, or detect something about a person, often a hidden detail, motive, or identity) because I definitely will. But we'll embrace the truth and accept it together.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
I help people get honest about what isn’t working in their lives, while also feeling understood and supported enough to actually change it. I’ll laugh at your jokes if you laugh at mine. I’m here to meet you where you are, with support, honesty, and a space that feels human. I am here to help you with whatever challenges you are facing- with the goal for you to grow and graduate from therapy.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
CBT is a classic and foundational modality that I have applied across various types of settings and used with many different types of clients. I frequently utilize and implement techniques of this treatment to aid in identifying and changing faulty or unhelpful ways of thinking and patterns of unhelpful behavior.
Cognitive Processing (CPT)
I am recently trained in CPT to support individuals in recovering from PTSD.
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
DBT is a foundational modality that I have applied across various types of settings and used with many different types of clients. It focuses on skill building with four core skills (mindfulness, acceptance & distress tolerance, emotional regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness).
Collaborative Management and Assessment of Suicidality (CAMS)
I am trained in CAMS-Care to assess and treat suicidal ideation.