Danielle Stivers

Compassionate therapist blending practical tools and wellness

MD, LCPC Maryland

Experience: 12 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Self esteem, Depression
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Danielle

Danielle Stivers is a Maryland-licensed therapist with 12 years of clinical experience who supports people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, coping with life changes, addictions, relationship and family challenges, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting concerns, anger, career issues, bipolar disorder, and ADHD.

Background and approach

She also addresses related areas such as attachment and abandonment concerns, communication and control issues, caregiver stress, divorce and separation, guilt and shame, isolation, and questions about life purpose. Danielle combines practical strategies with an empathetic presence to help clients tackle pressing concerns and build day-to-day coping skills.

Her approach emphasizes collaboration and respect for each person’s pace and values. She creates a nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be explored, and she draws on evidence-informed methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, client-centered techniques, and solution-focused strategies.

Outside of clinical work she brings experience from nutrition coaching and personal training, often integrating fitness and wellness perspectives when they align with a client’s goals. Danielle encourages clients to take the first step toward greater wellbeing and offers steady support as they pursue clearer direction and improved coping.

Approaches and Online Options for Practical Change

Danielle draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and accompanying behaviors, which can reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression and improve coping with everyday stressors. She also uses client-centered techniques that focus on listening, empathy, and supporting clients in finding their own solutions and personal strengths. Solution-focused therapy is another element she brings in, emphasizing small, concrete steps and goal-oriented work to create forward momentum on specific issues.

Deciding which approach fits best is part of the therapeutic process, and she works collaboratively with each person to tailor methods to their goals, preferences, and life context. Together they explore what feels most useful and adjust the plan as progress unfolds.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it possible to engage in regular work on stress, mood, relationships, and life transitions without geographic constraints, while allowing clients to choose the communication style that suits them best.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Danielle commonly address?

She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, addictions, trauma, grief, relationship and family problems, parenting, bipolar disorder, and ADHD, along with many related concerns such as abandonment and communication problems.

What is her therapeutic style?

Her style is collaborative and nonjudgmental, combining client-centered listening with practical techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and solution-focused methods tailored to each person.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 12 years of professional experience working with people across a broad set of mental health and life challenges.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds MD and LCPC credentials with license number MD LCPC LC4703 and practices in Maryland.

Which languages are available and can international clients join?

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

What session formats are offered for therapy?

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

How are fees and subscriptions handled?

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

What are the steps to begin working together?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Self esteem Depression Coping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse GriefParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shame Isolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disorders Post-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-love

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Solution-Focused Therapy

Experience

12+ years

Licensed

Maryland

Languages

English