- Client-centered focus
- Practical coping skills
- Relationship help
About Danielle
Danielle Simmons is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) based in New York. She uses a client-centered approach to create a warm, nonjudgmental space where people can talk through what matters most to them. Sessions focus on listening first and then building practical steps forward.
She often helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship struggles. Danielle also addresses parenting strain, caregiver stress, trauma and abuse, anger, and life changes. She pays attention to how family history and communication habits shape current problems.
Danielle blends client-centered work with tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy when those techniques fit a persons goals. She uses emotion-focused and narrative methods to help people name feelings and rewrite difficult stories about themselves. The mix is chosen to match each person's needs, not imposed as a fixed plan.
Her style is straightforward and down-to-earth. She helps people build coping skills, improve communication, and set manageable goals. Sessions aim to turn small shifts into lasting change.
With six years of clinical experience, Danielle draws on both professional training and life experience to guide conversations. New clients are invited to start with a simple intake so they and Danielle can decide together what approach will help most.
How therapeutic approaches shape online care
Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening and understanding the person's experience. The therapist follows the client's lead, reflects feelings, and helps people set their own goals; this approach helps when someone needs a steady, empathic presence to sort through feelings.Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on noticing unhelpful thoughts and testing them with small behavioral steps. It is useful for anxiety, panic, mood problems, and developing clear coping skills.
Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) offers practical skills for managing intense emotions and improving relationships. It can help people cope when stress or anger feels overwhelming.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or has not worked in the past. Together they choose which methods to try and adjust the plan as progress is made.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since specific online formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten travel time, or allow a quicker check-in during a lunch break. Ask about current session options when you schedule to match practical needs with therapeutic goals.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, parenting strain, trauma and abuse, anger, career stress, and life transitions.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her work is client-centered and person-focused, combining listening with practical strategies from CBT and DBT when useful.
What is her professional background?
She has six years of clinical experience working with adults on emotional and relational concerns and draws on both training and lived experience.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an LMFT licensed in New York and practices from that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified here; please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin the process?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.