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Dannielle McLean

Focused CBT and skill-based support

LCPC Maine

Experience
3 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Bipolar
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Languages
English
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About Dannielle

Dannielle McLean is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) who uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as a core framework to help clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and build practical skills for change.

Background and approach

She draws on three years of clinical experience in Maine to guide people through stress, anxiety, mood concerns, substance-related challenges, and the aftermath of trauma. Her work emphasizes skill building - from relaxation and grounding exercises to strategies that reduce reactivity and improve coping during difficult moments.

Dannielle blends evidence-informed methods including DBT-informed emotion regulation, mindfulness practices, and motivational interviewing to support steady progress toward realistic goals. Sessions focus on developing self-compassion, increasing motivation, and practicing routines that address cravings, mood swings, and anxious thinking.

She aims to provide consistent contact and structured feedback so clients can sustain gains and adjust goals as change happens. Those seeking help with relationship or family strains, sleep or eating difficulties, parenting stress, ADHD-related struggles, anger, or self-esteem concerns will find a practical, skills-focused approach in her practice.

Practical skills-focused therapy delivered online

Dannielle uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients notice and change thought and behavior patterns that contribute to anxiety, low mood, and problematic habits. She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, and she incorporates mindfulness techniques to build present-moment awareness and reduce reactivity.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and she works collaboratively to determine which methods best fit a person's needs, goals, and preferences. Sessions include practice of real-world skills and regular review so the plan can be adjusted as clients make progress or encounter new challenges.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexibility around work, family, and travel. These formats allow consistent contact and convenient access to structured skill practice, routine check-ins, and motivational support without needing to travel to an office.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?
Dannielle works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, bipolar disorder, depression, coping with life changes, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, eating and sleeping problems, parenting challenges, anger, self esteem, and ADHD.
What therapeutic approaches does she use in sessions?
Her practice centers on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy complemented by Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills, mindfulness techniques, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused strategies to create practical tools for managing emotions and behaviors.
How long has she been practicing clinically?
She brings three years of professional experience working in clinical settings in Maine.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is licensed as an LCPC with the designation ME LCPC CC5545 and provides services while based in Maine.
Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available?
Clients can work with her via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference and availability.
How are therapy costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin working with her?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemADHD

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

3+ years

Licensed

Maine

Languages

English