- Client-Centered Therapy
- Mindfulness techniques
- Solution-focused work
About Daniela
Daniela Zapata is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Louisiana with six years of practice. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, family issues, self-esteem, and depression. She also addresses family of origin issues and related concerns such as attachment, communication, and codependency.
Daniela works in a client-centered way, treating people as the experts on their own lives. Sessions often begin with figuring out the most pressing problem and building on existing strengths. She uses practical techniques that people can try between meetings to notice small shifts in thinking and behavior.
Her approach includes mindfulness to help with anxiety and impulsivity, and solution-focused strategies to set clear, manageable goals. Motivational interviewing is used when someone is uncertain about change or needs help finding internal reasons to act. Systemic ideas inform how family patterns and roles influence current choices.
In conversation, Daniela listens for recurring family patterns that may be shaping relationships and self-image. She helps people name those patterns and consider different ways of responding. Sessions are straightforward and task-oriented when needed, and reflective when exploring attachment or abandonment concerns.
People looking to address family of origin issues or improve communication will find work aimed at practical change. She supports clients who also want help with immigration-related stress, fatherhood questions, body image, or feelings of isolation. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How Daniela Uses Therapeutic Approaches Online
Daniela commonly integrates client-centered work and mindfulness when meeting with people. Client-centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so the client can clarify goals and feel understood; it helps when someone wants to make sense of recurring family patterns. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce anxiety and manage impulsivity, often useful between sessions.She also uses Motivational Interviewing to help people find their own reasons to change. This approach is collaborative and practical, useful when someone feels stuck or unsure about next steps. Daniela will discuss these options with each person and decide together which approaches fit best based on needs and preferences.
Confirm the session formats available before booking, as the profile does not list specific options. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. If video is chosen, it supports visual cues for relationship and attachment work; if another format is preferred, ask during the sign-up process. The therapist will help tailor session pacing and focus so therapy fits into everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Louisiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family problems, self-esteem, and depression. Additional focuses include family of origin issues, attachment, codependency, and communication problems.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is client-centered and practical. She uses mindfulness, motivational interviewing, solution-focused methods, and systemic ideas to help clients set goals and try new approaches.
How much experience does she have?
She has six years of professional experience working with adults on a range of concerns including relationship and family difficulties.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Louisiana and practices with that credential.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing and billing details are provided during sign-up.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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