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Danielle Washington

Practical, collaborative counseling for lasting change

LCPC Illinois

Experience
11 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Family, Grief
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English
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About Danielle

Danielle Washington is a licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC) practicing in Illinois who works with people seeking practical, goal-oriented change. She welcomes clients who are ready to engage in the work of improving how they cope with stress, anxiety, grief, relationship problems, addictions, and other life transitions.

Background and approach

Danielle emphasizes a strengths-based outlook and looks for collaborative clients who want to prioritize themselves and pursue measurable progress. With 11 years of clinical experience and a Master of Arts in Community Counseling, she blends evidence-informed techniques with an openness to faith-based support when clients request it.

Her approach centers on helping clients identify patterns, build coping skills, and design realistic plans to reduce unwanted symptoms while increasing functioning. Danielle draws on several therapeutic methods including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), emotionally-focused work, and client-centered strategies to tailor care to each person’s needs.

She also offers help for a range of focused concerns such as parenting and adoption or foster care challenges, fertility and family problems, process addictions, panic symptoms, seasonal mood changes, and questions about life purpose and finances.

Danielle aims to create a collaborative environment where clients can test new skills, set achievable goals, and move toward the changes they seek.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Danielle commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), which helps clients identify and adjust unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety, depression, and panic. She also integrates acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) to support clients in clarifying values and learning acceptance and mindfulness skills that can ease distress and guide meaningful action. When appropriate, Danielle incorporates client-centered techniques that emphasize empathy, active listening, and the client’s own expertise about their life.

Determining which approach or combination of approaches will fit best is a collaborative process. The therapist works with each client to learn their goals, preferences, and life context, then adapts interventions so the work feels relevant and doable. Clients and the therapist review progress and adjust strategies over time to find the most useful path forward.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These remote formats make it possible to practice new skills between meetings, access support from home, and fit counseling into busy lives while maintaining continuity of care with licensed professionals.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of issues does Danielle commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, addictions, career and life changes, and many related challenges such as panic, isolation, and fertility or adoption matters.
What is her general therapeutic style and approach?
The approach is collaborative and strengths-based, using practical skills and goal-setting. Interventions draw on therapies like CBT, ACT, DBT, EFT, and client-centered techniques to match each client's needs.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 11 years of experience working in counseling settings and brings that background to sessions focused on symptom reduction and skill building.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an LCPC licensed in Illinois with license number IL LCPC 180013083 and practices from Illinois.
Which languages does she offer therapy in and does she accept international clients?
Therapy is offered in English only, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
In what formats are sessions available?
Sessions may be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or via text-based messaging depending on the client’s preference and availability.
How are costs and billing handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a brief matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsGriefCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseDepression

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careCommunication problemsEmptinessFamily problemsFertility issuesForgivenessHoardingImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMoney and financial issuesPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Workplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

11+ years

Licensed

Illinois

Languages

English