- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and PTSD
- Relationship issues
About Dannette
Dannette Vest is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 13 years of clinical experience based in North Carolina. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, self-esteem challenges, and life changes. Sessions focus on helping people understand patterns and build practical coping skills.
Dannette offers a direct, step-by-step way of working that emphasizes clear goals and shared planning. She helps people identify repeated thoughts and behaviors, then tries out different strategies to reduce distress and improve day-to-day functioning. Therapy can address interpersonal problems such as communication breakdowns, separation, and infidelity as well as individual concerns like guilt, shame, or isolation.
Her background includes many years using evidence-based therapeutic techniques. Those methods are chosen to match the concern - for example, approaches aimed at trauma, post-traumatic stress, anxiety, or sleep problems. She also brings experience with adoption and foster care issues, blended family dynamics, caregiver stress, financial strain, multicultural concerns, and veteran-related issues.
Sessions include practical work on coping skills and problem solving along with opportunities to reflect on values and goals. People who want straightforward tools and clear next steps will find the sessions focused on real-world changes. The practice emphasizes collaboration so goals and pacing are agreed upon together.
To begin, prospective clients follow the intake path to select online therapy options, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. Costs vary with location and the service uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How evidence-based approaches work online
Dannette uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on concrete skills and clear steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and teaches practical strategies to reduce anxiety and improve mood. Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) is an approach for trauma and post-traumatic stress that helps people reframe unhelpful beliefs and process traumatic memories in a structured way. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) adds work on values and willingness to accept difficult thoughts while still acting toward meaningful goals.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Dannette will discuss options with each person and choose or blend methods based on needs, goals, and preferences. This is a collaborative process and adjustments are made as therapy progresses.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy day, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and let people connect from wherever they are located. Working with a licensed professional online still lets you practice new skills, get feedback, and set practical goals that carry into everyday life.
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Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
13+ years
Listed in
Delaware, Nevada, North Carolina, Arizona
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, self-esteem issues, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style?
Sessions are collaborative and goal-focused, mixing practical coping skills with reflective work on values and behavior patterns.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 13 years of clinical experience working with individuals and couples on a range of concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with NC LCSW and AZ LCSW credentials and practices from North Carolina.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.