Danielle Nielson - Mental Health Counselor | The Center for Internet & Technology Addiction

Accepting new clients

5 years experience | Intl Clients Welcome

About Danielle Nielson

Thank you for checking out my profile, and congratulations on taking the next step improving your quality of life! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Missouri. I completed by BSW at Missouri Western State University in 2013, my MSW from Park University in 2015, and my clinical supervision in 2020. In my time as a social worker I have worked in foster care, domestic violence, and outpatient mental health. I previously worked as an outpatient therapist 8-5 Monday through Friday, but I noticed something- so do a lot of other people. By providing services through BetterHelp, I can help those who have been left out of traditional therapy due to the struggle of scheduling therapy during work hours. This also applies to those of you who are parents- I am a single mom to two amazing kids… so I know about the work/ parent/ self-care balance. I also spend a lot of time reading, and have probably cried/ laughed/ loved some of your favorite characters and authors, so lets chat about it. Sometimes the way art imitates life can be a great path towards healing.

My passion is teaming with individuals to help them identify triggers that are negatively impacting their quality of life, and then identifying and developing skills for managing those triggers. Whether it is trauma, behavioral, or mental health, I believe therapy is a great tool to help bridge the gap between where life is now and where you would like to see life go. I have experience with CBT, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing, all which showcase themselves in my warm, strengths based approach. I believe therapy is a partnership, and that success is best found when both of us are committed to the goals you identify for yourself! Thank you for considering me as your partner in this journey.

Licenses

LCSW

2020031613

Professional experience

ADHD
Anger management
Bipolar disorder
Career difficulties
Compassion fatigue
Coping with life changes
Depression
Eating disorders
Family conflicts
Grief
LGBT
Parenting issues
Relationship issues
Self esteem
Stress, Anxiety
Trauma and abuse

Additional Focus Areas

Abandonment
Adoption and foster care
Attachment issues
Blended family issues
Body image
Caregiver issues and stress
Co-morbidity
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Fertility issues
First responder issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Impulsivity
Infidelity
Life purpose
Midlife crisis
Money and financial issues
Multicultural concerns
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Post-traumatic stress
Postpartum depression
Pregnancy and childbirth
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-love
Sexual assault and abuse
Sexuality
Social anxiety and phobia
Trichotillomania
Women's issues
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Clinical Approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Client-Centered Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Motivational Interviewing
Solution-Focused Therapy
Trauma-Focused Therapy

Languages

English

15 Reviews

“Danielle is amazing! She listens, has great ideas for everything! She makes me laugh even when im having a rough week. She treats me like a human being and not just a patient. I always feel comfortable and safe chatting with her. I would recommend her to anyone!”

“Danielle is so warm and personable. She isn't shy about asking soul-searching questions. She has offered many practical suggestions about dealing with my ADHD, disordered eating, body image, and anxiety, all while taking into consideration my circumstances and life experiences. I would highly recommend Danielle.”

“Danielle is a delight to work with. She listens and leaves space for you to talk and think out loud. And if there is not a lot to discuss, it is nice to be able to talk about books and audiobook narrators. She asks the hard questions, but also knows when to just leave space.”

“Danielle is an amazing therapist , I think I have made progress with her because of the way she has been supportive , kind and respectful . She also shows her professionalism being a therapist.”

“We've only had 2 sessions but I can tell she understands where im coming from and I love how ok she is with the way I talk. She listens and let's me get things out and then guides me to a solution rather than telling me. Definitely recommend her.”

“Danielle has been such a help with my struggles with change and anxiety about things out of my control. She is understanding and extremely patient (I’m a talker). I always know that after our sessions I can breathe a bit easier!”

“Danielle is exactly the therapist I needed! She is so knowledgeable, so kind and understanding. It feels like I’m talking to a friend who also happens to be a therapist. I would recommend Danielle to anyone looking for a down to earth, professional, nurturing therapist!”

“She’s amazing! Has helped me through some challenging things and I’m grateful for her!”

“An amazing counselor that truly listens, and gives numerous different ways to cope with difficult situations.”

“She's really good. Listens and just 'gets it'.”

“I was very hesitant about starting therapy as I didn’t know if it would help. But I look forward to my weekly session and have already noticed improvement. I relate a lot to my therapist which helps me relax and be able to open up. I greatly enjoy the ability to participate from the comfort of my home.”

“She is so insightful and has so much experience especially with handling kids and all the feelings that comes with it and she doesn't judge how you handle things or do things!! Overall great experience and definitly recommend!!”

“Danielle is awesome. Feels like talking to a friend but a friend that keeps it real with you. She asks a lot of hard questions too. 10 out of 10.”

“She is very professional and she talks to you like she’s one of your good friends. Extremely understanding and sweet. <br /> Exactly what I look for in therapy.<br /> I would absolutely recommend”

“love her!”

These reviews represent a few of the most recent positive reviews from the therapist's clients on BetterHelp. Some people's experience may be different.