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Danis Okang

Support for stress, relationships, and recovery

LPC Pennsylvania

Experience
20 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English

About Danis

Danis Okang is an LPC with two decades of clinical experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship strain, family conflict, and self-esteem concerns.

Background and approach

He draws on a range of evidence-informed methods to support clients facing panic, mood disturbances, trauma-related symptoms, and struggles with connection such as attachment or abandonment issues. His work also addresses life transitions, midlife questions, and challenges around isolation, impulsivity, or control.

Danis favors a collaborative, person-focused approach that adapts to each client’s priorities and pace. He emphasizes practical skills and clearer thinking while attending to emotions and relational patterns, tailoring conversations and treatment plans to individual circumstances.

As a licensed professional practicing in Pennsylvania, he aims to create a respectful, compassionate therapeutic space and acknowledges the courage it takes to begin therapy. Prospective clients are invited to start by completing the intake steps and scheduling according to availability.

Therapeutic approaches and online care options

Danis uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify and change unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, offering concrete strategies for anxiety, panic, and mood symptoms. He also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help clients clarify values and develop greater psychological flexibility through mindfulness and committed action. Attachment-Based Therapy is used to explore relational patterns and healing around abandonment, trust, and communication struggles, focusing on how early and current relationships shape emotional responses.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each client to assess needs, goals, and personal preferences, and may integrate techniques from several models to create a tailored plan that fits the individual’s situation.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which provide flexibility for scheduling around work, family, or other commitments. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care and to access regular support from a licensed professional without the need to travel, while allowing adaptations in pace and communication style to meet different needs.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family issues, and low self-esteem, along with related concerns like attachment problems, panic, trauma, and mood disturbances.
What is the therapeutic style and approach?
The approach is collaborative and client-centered, blending practical cognitive-behavioral strategies with acceptance-based and emotion-focused methods to suit each person’s needs.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
The therapist brings 20 years of professional experience working with a wide range of emotional, relational, and behavioral concerns.
Where is the therapist licensed and located?
He is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) practicing in Pennsylvania; credential details include PA LPC PC011486.
In which language can sessions be conducted?
Sessions are offered in English only, and the therapist is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available for online care?
Clients can connect via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different preferences and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are needed to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsSelf esteem

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBody imageCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Gottman MethodMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

20+ years

Licensed

Pennsylvania

Languages

English