Rated 5.0 stars out of 5, 2 ratings

Danielle Sands

LMHC, 17 years of experience

Empowering
Authentic
Solution oriented
Virtual
Next available on

I'm a New York based therapist. I received my Masters from Columbia University and have been practicing for 17 years. I help adults struggling with managing general stress, difficulties with life changes, general anxiety, career stress, and work burnout. My passion is to support clients with learning about themselves, pursuing life goals and learning how to cope with life in order to feel healthier and emotionally lighter. Want to message me before booking a session? Come check me out on Psychology Today (https://www.psychologytoday.com/profile/1317803). You can message me there. **Gentle Important Note: If you are Suicidal, Homicidal or in a Crisis, you must immediately utilize emergency phone numbers 911, or call 988 for the NY Crisis and Suicide Hotline, and go to your local hospital emergency room immediately. Grow Therapy does not provide Mental Health Crisis or Emergency Services. Virtual Therapy is not the appropriate form of treatment to address Mental Health Crisis, Suicidal ideation or homicidal ideation. Thank you for honoring this policy.

Get to know me

In our first session together, here's what you can expect

1) First Intake Session & Consultation: In our first session together, we'll start with introductions, and I will begin to conduct my consultation and initial intake interview with you, so I can learn about your therapy goals and your mental health symptoms, in order for me to determine if I am the best fit therapist for you.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

I provide an encouraging compassionate safe space for clients by genuinely listening, and sharing challenging but kind therapeutic feedback. I focus on clients strengths and action-oriented skill building, in order to support them with challenging themselves to foster growth in achieving their desired outcomes. By working with adults through various life stages, I've developed a supportive nature, to help clients identify the causes of their challenges and create a customized plan that leads to progress.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

I specifically provide weekly mental health therapy treatment to long term clients, that are strongly committed dedicated and fully invested in their therapy with me. My clients are seeking to be challenged and make real changes to improve their mental health. I service clients that genuinely value and prioritize weekly therapy appointments. My clients are proactive in their mental health growth both in session and outside of therapy sessions because they prioritize to their mental health. My clients are motivated and action-oriented about learning ways to improve their well-being and self-care skills. Clients often seek therapy because they feel overwhelmed regarding everyday life, their interpersonal relationships and their careers. I am passionate about working with these populations including high-functioning adults, professionals, and college students between the ages 21-45. I have experience working with people from these business industries and populations: medical/healthcare, education, computer tech and data, remote work from home, government, white collar and blue collar, women, parents, caregivers, newly weds, people of color including latinos, and Christians seeking flexibility to add faith based approaches when desired.

Rated 5.0 stars out of 5, 2 ratings

2 ratings with written reviews

July 9, 2025

The absolute best therapist!

Verified client, age 35-44

Review shared after session 46 with Danielle

May 8, 2025

Danielle is extremely compassionate, and authentic. when we speak, I feel heard and seen, she doesn't make me feel uncomfortable or like I'm being judged. I feel light after every session, and I deeply appreciate the therapeutic relationship that we have created,

Verified client, age 25-34

Review shared after session 37 with Danielle

About Danielle Sands

Appointments

Virtual

My treatment methods

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

I utilize an Integrative and Holistic therapy approach, using CBT Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Psychoanalytic Therapy, and Humanistic therapy. This approach supports clients with motivation, gaining insight, finding solutions, challenging thoughts and managing emotions. We will use CBT to learn how your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors influence each other, and how to change these patterns to improve your mental health.

Humanistic

This is a form of therapy that encourages a person-centered approach, using compassion, attentive listening, authenticity, strength based feedback, unconditional positive regard, to create an emotional safe space for a client to feel seen, heard, supported, validated about their life experience. It creates a gentle space for clients to work on their growth to address the changes they want to make and pursue the goals they want to pursue.

Mindfulness-Based Therapy

Mindfulness based Cognitive therapy combines mindfulness techniques with cognitive therapy to help people address anxiety, stress, and depression.

Psychoanalytic

Being a good candidate for psychoanalysis involves a willingness to commit to treatment, a desire for self-exploration, and an openness to exploring the unconscious mind. This form of therapy can assist with addressing relationship difficulties, and navigating life transitions, and can be particularly helpful in understanding underlying patterns and motivations.

Mind-body approach

Incorporating exploration about the connection between physical and emotional wellness. Learning about this interaction will support and empower you in your healing journey.