LCSW-C, 5 years of experience
Hi! I'm a Licensed Certified Social Worker, Clinical (LCSW-C) based in Maryland. I received my Masters from the University of Maryland, Baltimore and have been practicing since 2019. I help couples strengthen their relationships by improving communication, building trust, managing conflict, and deepening emotional connection using evidence-based approaches like the Gottman Method. I also enjoy helping young adults find their voice, navigate relationships, and life changes by providing a supportive space to explore their experiences, improve communication, build healthy connections, and develop effective coping strategies during times of transition.
In our first session together, we'll start with brief introductions, then dive into the specific challenges you're facing, to ensure we are a good fit.
My greatest strengths as a provider are my ability to create a safe, nonjudgmental space for clients and my use of evidence-based approaches to support meaningful change. I blend empathy with practical tools from the Gottman Method, CBT, ACT, and Motivational Interviewing to help clients navigate relationships, life transitions, and personal growth with confidence and clarity.
I am best positioned to serve couples looking to strengthen their connection. I specialize in helping couples improve communication, build trust, manage conflict, and develop healthy coping strategies during times of transition. On a case by case basis, I also work with teens and young adults (approx: 18-25) who are transitioning into adulthood and struggling with communication and boundary setting. My approach is loosely grounded in evidence-based practices like the Gottman Method, CBT, ACT, and Motivational Interviewing to support clients in creating fulfilling and resilient relationships.
I use the Gottman method with couples to help them build healthier, more fulfilling relationships. I guide them through evidence-based techniques to improve communication, manage conflict, and deepen emotional connection, drawing on the Gottman Method’s practical tools and interventions.
I use the Gottman method with couples to help them build healthier, more fulfilling relationships. I guide them through evidence-based techniques to improve communication, manage conflict, and deepen emotional connection, drawing on the Gottman Method’s practical tools and interventions.
I use Motivational Interviewing to help clients explore and resolve ambivalence, empowering them to make meaningful changes in their lives. My approach is collaborative, empathetic, and focused on enhancing clients' intrinsic motivation toward achieving their goals.
I use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients build psychological flexibility by embracing their thoughts and feelings while committing to actions aligned with their values. My approach emphasizes mindfulness, acceptance, and creating a meaningful life even in the presence of challenges.
4 ratings with written reviews
July 1, 2025
Danika was very warm and open to find me solutions that can work with my setuation and I was very happy with the call
June 22, 2025
She said that she focused on the Gottman method but didn’t facilitate understanding or connection but instead listened without guiding or getting both sides. She didn’t consider both sides, encourage understanding or foster open honest communication.
March 26, 2025
Thank you Danika for giving me a safe space to talk!