(she/her)
Hi! I'm Daniella Franov, I have my LCSW and LCADC. I graduated from Rutgers with my Masters in Social Work and a certificate in Addiction Counseling. I have 5 years of experience as a social worker. I have worked in settings such as a community healthcare setting and behavioral health hospital providing counseling. I have experience working with young adults and adults with issues relating to depression, anxiety, trauma, addiction, mood disorders, and relationships. I have a non-judgmental approach that is warm and honest, and like to incorporate humor when appropriate. I primarily utilize motivational interviewing, CBT and DBT techniques that I will tailor to meet your individual needs.
In our first session together, we'll start with introductions, then dive into the specific challenges you're facing. We will complete an assessment to help me gain a better understanding of your background and various things that contribute to your current life. This will help me create a tailored plan for us to work through in follow-up sessions.
As i have practiced over the past 5 years, I've developed a tried-and-true treatment plans for helping you (a) identify the root cause of your challenges and (b) create a tailored plan that leads to measurable progress. Trust is the most important thing in a therapeutic relationship, as someone who is empathetic, my main goal is to provide a safe space.
I love working with young adults and adults who are struggling with life changes and anxiety. My clients are eager to improve, but don't yet have the tools needed to make this goal a reality. They often feel stuck, overwhelmed and anxious and seeking skills to be able to manage their situations on their own.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
It is important to be able to identify how our thoughts, feelings and behaviors are related and impact each other. Through utilizing CBT, we will be identifying unhelpful thought patterns and ways to restructure our thought process. We will use problem solving skills to help cope with difficult situations.