- stress and anxiety
- relationship issues
- self esteem
About Danielle
Danielle Dessaso is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Virginia with four years of clinical experience. She works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, motivation, self-esteem, confidence, and coping with life changes. Danielle also focuses on concerns such as ADHD, body image, caregiver stress, social anxiety and phobia, and multicultural issues.
Danielle views clients as experts on their own stories. She looks for strengths a person already has and builds from there. Sessions tend to focus on practical steps and conversation that address current problems and everyday pressures.
Her style emphasizes clear goals and small, achievable changes. People can expect straightforward discussion about what is getting in the way and what might help next. Danielle uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide that work.
She aims to help clients improve coping skills, manage anxious thoughts, and strengthen communication in relationships. Work may include practicing new habits, testing out different responses, and talking through decision points that feel stuck.
Danielle offers sessions in English and practices in Virginia. She asks prospective clients to use the site process to complete a brief questionnaire and schedule an initial session. The approach is practical and focused on steps a person can use outside of sessions to handle daily stressors.
How Danielle uses evidence-based approaches online
Danielle draws on straightforward, evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address stress and anxiety. One common approach focuses on identifying anxious thoughts and testing them with small experiments to see what changes; this helps people notice which thoughts are helpful and which are unhelpful. A second approach centers on behavioral strategies such as building routines, practicing communication skills, and breaking big tasks into manageable steps to reduce overwhelm.Finding the right mix of methods is a collaborative process. Danielle works with each person to choose approaches that match their current goals, daily demands, and comfort level. Together they review what works and adjust the plan as needed over time.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the session formats available before booking since formats are not listed here. Online work can make scheduling easier, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time so sessions fit into busy days. Licensed professionals often use online appointments to help people practice skills between sessions and apply changes in real life without disrupting work or family routines.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self-esteem, motivation, coping with life changes, and ADHD, among other related concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is practical and conversational, focusing on clear goals, small steps, and strategies you can use between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
Danielle has four years of professional work experience as a counselor in Virginia.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Virginia.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Do you accept international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.