Licensed to practice in 3 states and accepts 50 insurances. Specializes in LGBTQ, Serious Mental Illness, Trauma and PTSD and 2 more.
(she/her)
Hi there. I’m Danica. Have you struggled to trust others throughout your life because something always seems to go wrong in relationships, leaving you feeling hurt, betrayed, or psychologically/emotionally drained? Is it hard to see your way to stable happiness without feeling like the other shoe will drop? I help individuals navigate and repair the aftermath of just about any sort of traumatic event you can imagine. My approach is eclectic and tailored to your needs. I use EMDR, Brainspotting, and mindfulness strategies to help you soothe your anxiety, improve depression, and neutralize the overwhelming emotions associated with trauma. Feeling fearful of relationships, lonely, anxious and depressed while others seem to be living their lives with little effort can be disheartening. Together we can improve your outlook, improve your mood, and strengthen your relationships with others so you feel supported, loved, and ultimately peaceful inside. I am excited to work with you to achieve your best self!
In our first session, I like to take the time to find out a few things about you, such as your interests, what your relationships look like, how many and what kind of pets you have (pets are always welcome in sessions), what you do for a living, etc.. I will also ask you about what brings you to me. I'm pretty good at asking questions so you don't need to be anxious about what to say or how to say it because I will collaborate with you on the narrative. Once I get a clearer idea of what the issues are, I will work with you to determine reasonable goals you would like to establish if moving forward with me is something you would like to do. Asking me questions is also highly encouraged to make sure you are matching with a therapist who will meet your needs.
I encounter clients frequently who have experienced emotionally/psychologically abusive therapists. In order to proceed with a positive rapport in our relationship, resolving any abuse or mishandling by a prior provider is one of my number one priorities. I want you to feel safe right from the start. Because pets are such an important part of individuals’ lives, I often include them in the therapeutic process since they tend to be the secret keepers in the family, especially for children. Most of us view our pets as members of the family who have distinct personalities and characteristics. They tend to be critical to our healing process and, therefore, I think they are an important addition to the therapeutic milieu.
I am comfortable working with adolescents, adults (18-100), LGBTQ+, couples, families, and foster care/adoption, emergency services personnel, veterans, and any trauma survivors. I also often incorporate family pets in the therapeutic process wherever possible. I am experienced in working with autism spectrum disorder, many of the more serious mental disorders such as schizophrenia, manic-depression (bipolar disorder), ADHD, obsessive-compulsive disorder, delusional disorders, and attachment disorders, for example. I must emphasize, however, that although I utilize these labels for insurance purposes, my tendency is to view and work with you as a whole person and not a label. The label is informative but not the be all end all. Because trauma generally carries with it the burden of physical ailments, I'm also very comfortable working with individuals with conditions such as immunodeficiency disorders and chronic pain. My ideal client is someone who is motivated to reach beyond the impact of trauma in their lives and establish a new norm of self-acceptance and as much inner peace as possible. I don't ask for self-love because I think this is a challenge for even the best of us. But, someone who is willing to collaborate around the idea of self-respect and personal growth is ideal.
Other specialties
I identify as
Cash - $250 per session
Aetna
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Medicare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
Ambetter Health
Amerihealth Administrators
Amerihealth NJ Medicare Advantage
Anthem
Arlo
AvMed
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare
Centivo
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Evernorth
Florida Blue
Florida Blue - Medicare
Golden Rule
GTEB
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
Humana - Medicare
Humana Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
Independence Administrators
Independence Blue Cross
Independence Keystone 65 HMO
Independence Personal Choice 65 PPO
Medicare
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Surest (formerly Bind)
Tufts Health/Cigna
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Complete Care (C-SNP)
UnitedHealthcare Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicare
Trauma Informed Care
All modalities of treatment I provide are from a trauma informed care perspective whether I am using EMDR, Person-Centered, Cognitive-Behavioral, Psychodynamic, Humanistic, Existential, and a number of other approaches. The ultimate goal is to investigate the traumatic events in one's life that have contributed to adversity and to neutralize those effects.
EMDR
Since my clients are on a virtual platform, I use a HIPAA approved EMDR ready site called RemotEMDR which allows me to conduct bilateral stimulation via visual or auditory cues or both. My clients have shared it is a very easy site to use and an effective delivery of treatment.
2 ratings with written reviews
February 26, 2026
Although she didn't feel we were a good match, she literally still helped me otherwise and was very very kind.
May 14, 2025
It's always such a pleasure to see Dr. Danica. She's so kind and attentive. I have no reservations with being open and upfront when I'm speaking with her.