Danielle Sands
Danielle Sands
(she/her)
I'm a New York based therapist. I received my Masters from Columbia University and have been practicing for 16 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. Not fully ready to book session? Come check me out on Psychology Today (https://www.psychologytoday.com/profile/1317803). You can message me there. Let's connect to see if we could be a good team. **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. 2) Follow-Up Sessions: If I am the best fit for you, we will have follow-up sessions. This is when you begin the exciting and growth producing part of therapy! During sessions you can expect that you and I will work as a team, in a supportive, compassionate, authentic safe space. We will collaborate and create therapy strategies to support you with your therapy goals.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
I provide a safe space for clients by genuinely listening, being encouraging, compassionate and sharing kind honest therapeutic feedback. I focus on clients strengths, motivation and action-oriented skill building, in order to support them with achieving their desired outcomes. By working with adults ages 18-55, 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
Clients initially often feel overwhelmed regarding everyday life, their interpersonal relationships and their careers. I am passionate about working with these populations including high-functioning adults or professionals between the ages 21-50. My clients are dedicated and committed to their therapy. My clients are motivated and action-oriented about learning ways to improve stress management, improve well-being, and improve self-care skills. I work best with clients that have this type of energy and attributes.
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Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I utilize an Integrative and Holistic therapy approach, using CBT Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Psychoanalytic Therapy, and Humanistic therapy, using Multicultural sensitive considerations. This approach supports clients unique needs to support 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.