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Danielle Mickla

Danielle Mickla, LCSW

LCSW - Anxiety and grief support

Florida

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Credentials
LCSW
License
LCSW, Florida / SW20439
NPI
1205523768
Experience
5 years
Languages
English
Location
Florida
  • Stress and anxiety
  • Grief and loss
  • Social anxiety

About Danielle

Danielle Mickla is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Florida with five years of professional experience. She works with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, and challenges with self-esteem and motivation. Danielle focuses on practical steps people can use day to day. She uses straightforward, respectful conversation to help people move forward.

Her background includes work with addiction concerns and compassion fatigue, as well as support around panic attacks and social anxiety and phobia. She also has experience addressing codependency, sexual assault and abuse, process addictions, and issues related to hospice and end-of-life care. Danielle emphasizes looking at strengths already present in a person’s life and building on them.

In sessions she listens for clear goals and then helps people try approaches that fit those goals. She talks through coping strategies, skills for managing stressful moments, and ways to improve confidence. Practical exercises and short-term tasks may be suggested between sessions to reinforce progress.

Danielle treats each person as the expert on their own story. She offers plain feedback and concrete next steps rather than jargon. Her work is direct and goal-focused, aimed at helping people handle everyday challenges and make steady changes.

She practices in Florida and works in English. Before scheduling, people should confirm current session options and formats to match their situation.

Approaches and how online sessions can work

Danielle uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills. One approach emphasizes learning coping and grounding skills to manage moments of high anxiety or panic. This involves short breathing and attention exercises and practice plans to use when anxiety rises. Another approach concentrates on building confidence and behavioral change through gradual exposure to challenging social situations. That method breaks tasks into small steps and tracks progress over time.

Finding the right fit is part of the process. Danielle will work together with clients to choose which techniques to try based on their goals, symptoms, and preferences. Sessions include review of what worked, adjustments, and planning for the next step so clients stay involved in deciding the direction of care.

The specific session formats offered should be confirmed before booking. Practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions around daily life, making shorter check-ins easier when schedules are tight, and reducing time spent traveling. Online sessions can make it simpler to try techniques between meetings and to bring real-life situations into discussion during the appointment. Confirm current format options and scheduling details before you book.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

Additional focus areas

CodependencyDrug and alcohol addictionHospice and end-of-life counselingPanic disorder and panic attacksPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Sexual assault and abuseSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobia

Experience

5+ years

Listed in

Florida

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she focus on?

She works with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem struggles, addictions, and related concerns such as panic and social anxiety and phobia.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Sessions are practical and goal-focused, with clear conversation and suggested coping strategies you can try between meetings.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has five years of professional work experience as a clinician.

What are her credentials and where does she practice?

She is a Florida Licensed Clinical Social Worker (FL LCSW) and practices in Florida.

In which languages are sessions offered?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people from other countries work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions scheduled and what about cost?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin a first session?

Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule the first session.

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