- Family of origin issues
- Anxiety and stress
- Communication problems
About Danielle
Danielle Simmons is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in New York with six years of clinical experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, as well as issues like self-esteem, depression, parenting, and coping with life changes. Danielle works directly with young adults and individuals who notice old family patterns shaping their present relationships and choices.
She uses plain, collaborative conversation to map what is happening and why it matters now. Sessions often look at roles people learned in their family of origin and how those roles repeat in work, friendships, and parenting. She also addresses communication problems, control issues, guilt, shame, and questions about life purpose.
Danielle draws on a mix of practical methods in session. She applies client-centered conversation to clarify goals, cognitive behavioral tools to change unhelpful thinking and behavior, and elements of narrative therapy to rewrite damaging stories people tell about themselves. Dialectical behavior therapy skills are used when strong emotions feel overwhelming.
Work with her can include concrete skill practice, short-term problem solving, and slower exploration of long-standing family patterns. She pays attention to how past relationships affect current choices without assigning blame. Her background includes supporting people through divorce and separation, caregiver stress, and recovery from domestic violence.
Sessions are conducted in English in New York. Danielle asks new clients to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session so she can understand immediate needs and plan next steps.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and reflection to clarify goals and values. Online sessions using this approach let the therapist and client focus on what matters most now, such as family roles and current relationship challenges. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets unhelpful thoughts and behaviors with concrete exercises. In remote sessions CBT can include homework, thought records, and brief skill drills to practice between meetings. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) supplies skills for emotion regulation and distress tolerance, useful when anxiety or anger feels intense; those skills can be taught in session and practiced during the week.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Danielle will collaborate with each client to identify which methods fit their goals and preferences. She may mix elements from different approaches and adjust plans as progress is made.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or remove travel time. Discuss format preferences during the first appointment so sessions can be planned to fit everyday life and responsibilities.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues plus self-esteem and depression. Additional focuses include caregiving stress, communication problems, and family of origin issues.
What is her therapeutic approach like?
Her style is collaborative and practical. She uses client-centered conversation alongside CBT, DBT skills, EFT ideas, and narrative techniques to address thoughts, emotions, and relationship patterns.
How much experience does she have?
She has six years of clinical experience as a practicing therapist. That experience includes work with young adults and people managing family-related patterns.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) licensed in New York. Her practice is based in New York.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Clients should review pricing details during the sign-up process.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That first meeting helps identify priorities and next steps.
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