Danica Bokal

Compassionate, practical care for life transitions

LMHC Florida

Experience: 8 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Career
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Danica

Danica Bokal is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Florida who helps people address stress, anxiety, addiction, depression, relationship and family concerns, grief, trauma, identity questions, and life transitions.

Background and approach

She draws on eight years of clinical work to support clients navigating career changes, coping challenges, intimacy-related issues, eating and sleeping struggles, ADHD, and compassion fatigue. Danica also offers informed care for people exploring sexual diversity, attachment concerns, and complex co-occurring problems such as chronic illness, codependency, and dissociation.

Her style blends empathy with practical guidance: she meets each person as an individual and uses evidence-informed interventions to move toward measurable goals. Danica incorporates psychoeducation alongside psychotherapy techniques so clients can practice skills between sessions.

She describes her approach as authentic, warm, and active, bringing both support and direction to help clients develop coping strategies, strengthen self-esteem, and pursue more meaningful daily living. Danica accepts international clients and provides services through a range of online formats.

Her license is FL LMHC MH18086, and she emphasizes collaborative work with clients who are ready to commit to change and personal growth.

Approach-focused care delivered online

Danica commonly integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in her online work. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress, and it can be useful for tackling sleep and eating problems as well as substance-related behaviors. ACT emphasizes clarifying values and building psychological flexibility, helping people cope with painful emotions and commit to actions that align with what matters most.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Danica works with each client to explore goals, preferences, and life context, and she tailors interventions so they fit individual needs rather than applying a one-size-fits-all method. Together the client and therapist assess what techniques feel most useful and adjust the plan over time.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, which makes it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to maintain momentum between appointments. These formats allow for flexible scheduling, consistent skill practice, and ongoing support for people juggling work, family, and other responsibilities.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist help with?

Danica works with a broad set of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy concerns, eating and sleeping difficulties, ADHD, and career or life transitions.

How would you describe the therapeutic style and methods used?

Her style combines a warm, empathetic presence with active, directive work using evidence-informed methods like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and attachment-focused strategies.

What is her clinical background and experience?

She has eight years of experience in the mental health field working with individuals and families across a range of concerns and life stages.

Where is she licensed and practicing?

Danica is licensed in Florida as an LMHC, with the license number FL LMHC MH18086, and provides services from that jurisdiction.

Can nonlocal or international clients work with this therapist?

Yes, she accepts international clients and provides services across geographic boundaries when circumstances and licensing allow.

What session formats are offered for working together?

Available formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different schedules and communication preferences.

How are fees and subscriptions handled?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin therapy with this clinician?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyLGBTCareer difficultiesDepression Coping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse GriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigue ADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyGottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

8+ years

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English