Hello everyone! My name is Danielle and I am a licensed therapist in Texas. I have 6 years of experience in counseling. I am originally from Pflugerville, Texas and am currently located in San Antonio, Texas. I am an alumni of Our Lady of the Lake University in San Antonio where I completed my bachelors and masters degrees in 2014 and 2016. I pride myself on accepting clients of all ages and backgrounds. I specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma, and mood disorders. I am passionate about helping clients find peace and regulation in their lives despite the daily struggles of having a mental health diagnosis. I am a strengths-based practitioner and help clients realize their capabilities and build themselves up towards empowerment. I have found that everyone has their own unique mental health journey and I take it as a privilege and a blessing to be able to walk along side you as you grow.

What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?

During the first session a client can expect to build a rapport, identify areas they feel need support, and have a treatment plan created. They will also gain insight to the types of therapy modalities and techniques that may be used.

What treatment methods and tools do you utilize?

I use a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Internal Family Systems Therapy.

Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.

My biggest strength is looking at the client as a whole person. Even in couples therapy, the clients are two whole people adding to a relationship. I look at the person’s mental and emotional health but also their environment, family, systematic oppressors, spirituality and lack thereof, and traumatic factors. All of these affect the decisions we make and the way we feel. My goal is to build on the strengths clients already have.

Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.

I am dedicated to supporting young adults who are motivated to establish positive generational cycles for their mental health. My clients are eager to improve their well-being but may not yet have the necessary tools to achieve this goal. Many seek guidance due to the challenges posed by mental health stigma and socioeconomic factors. I strive to create a compassionate environment where they can explore their potential and find the resources they need for lasting change.

About Danielle Leal

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