- Person-centered therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
About Danelle
Danelle Locklear is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker in North Carolina with five years of clinical experience. She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, depression, and related issues including grief, parenting strain, and ADHD. She emphasizes practical help that people can use between sessions.
Her approach centers on person-centered therapy, which focuses on a person's strengths and abilities rather than labels. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thinking and change behaviors. Motivational Interviewing guides conversations about making lasting changes around substance use and other habits.
In sessions she talks through current problems and sets clear, manageable goals. She offers strategies for coping with social anxiety symptoms such as worry about being watched, fear of saying the wrong thing, or avoiding social situations. She works on breaking issues into small steps so progress feels possible.
Her background includes earlier work in school social work and many years providing substance use services and mental health support. That experience informs a practical style that combines listening with concrete tools. Clients can expect straightforward conversations about what will help most now.
She sees therapy as a collaborative process where the therapist and client choose the methods that fit. For people juggling work, family, or health concerns, sessions aim to fit into real life and build skills that make daily interactions feel more manageable.
Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions work
Danelle commonly uses Client-Centered Therapy, which focuses on a person's strengths and what they want to change. This approach involves listening and supporting the client's own goals and choices.She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help identify patterns of thinking that increase anxiety or avoidance. CBT provides skills and exercises that people can practice between sessions to reduce worry and change behavior.
Motivational Interviewing is another method she draws on for discussions about addiction or making life changes. It involves collaborative conversations that help a person find their own motivation to adjust habits.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist and client will talk about needs, goals, and preferences and decide together which methods to try first. This keeps sessions practical and focused on steps that matter to the client.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow a shorter check-in when needed, or remove travel time. Talk with the therapist about what will work best for scheduling, whether you need a longer session for a deep discussion or a shorter check-in between appointments.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, trauma and relationship problems, plus issues like grief, parenting strain, and ADHD.
What is her therapeutic style?
She primarily uses a person-centered approach and pairs it with practical methods like CBT and Motivational Interviewing based on goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of clinical experience as an LCSW, alongside many years working in schools and providing substance use services.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She holds an LCSW credential in North Carolina and offers services from that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and paid?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.