Danielle Fera

Compassionate, practical therapy for life challenges

LPC Missouri

Experience: 10 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Family, Trauma and abuse
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Danielle

Danielle Fera is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Missouri with a decade of clinical experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship concerns, parenting challenges, and career transitions.

Background and approach

She also supports clients facing grief, intimacy-related issues, eating concerns, bipolar mood fluctuations, ADHD, anger, and other life changes. Her practice emphasizes addressing both present symptoms and the life contexts that shape them.

Danielle draws from a range of evidence-informed methods, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), client-centered work, trauma-focused interventions, EMDR, and mindfulness practices. She approaches counseling as a collaborative process, working with clients to set clear goals and tailor strategies to their needs and preferences.

Danielle frames mental health as interconnected with overall well-being and focuses on practical skills alongside deeper processing when trauma is involved. Clients can expect a goal-oriented, empathetic counselor who balances compassion with structured tools.

Danielle encourages people to view seeking therapy as an active step toward change and partners with them to identify priorities, build coping skills, and pursue measurable progress over time.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors; it often includes practical exercises and skill-building to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and improve daily functioning. EMDR is a trauma-focused method that guides processing of distressing memories through structured bilateral stimulation and can be used to reduce the intensity of trauma-related symptoms. Mindfulness-based techniques cultivate present-moment awareness and self-regulation skills that support stress reduction and emotional balance.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and happens collaboratively. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and the nature of presenting concerns to determine whether CBT, trauma-focused work, mindfulness, or a combination will best support progress, and adjustments are made as work unfolds.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which provide flexibility for scheduling and allow people to engage from home or other convenient locations. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care while balancing work, family, and other responsibilities, and they support regular practice of skills between sessions.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Danielle commonly address?

She works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy concerns, grief, parenting challenges, eating concerns, bipolar mood issues, ADHD, and coping with life changes.

What is Danielle's therapeutic style?

Her approach blends client-centered collaboration with structured, skills-based strategies so clients set goals and develop practical tools while also exploring deeper experiences when needed.

How much experience does she have?

Danielle has 10 years of experience working as a therapist with a range of emotional, relational, and trauma-related concerns.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Missouri, with licence number MO LPC 2015026834.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English only, and she is not accepting international clients at this time.

In what formats can sessions take place?

Therapy is available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different schedules and preferences.

How are costs and payment arranged?

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

What are the steps to begin working together?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse Self esteem Depression

Also works with

Relationship issuesGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changes ADHD

Additional focus areas

Communication problemsDivorce and separationMood disorders Panic disorder and panic attacks Post-traumatic stress Social anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Licensed

Missouri

Languages

English