- CBT and motivation
- Practical tools
- Faith integrated option
About Danielle
Danielle West is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem. She offers straightforward support for anger, trauma and abuse, and struggles with motivation. Danielle writes plainly and listens closely to understand what matters most to each person.She can include faith values in sessions when a client wants that integrated.
Danielle brings seven years of clinical experience, including time supporting students in a school setting. That work involved emotional regulation, externalizing behaviors, and common mental health concerns. She also spent time coaching parents with practical tools to support their children’s success.
She often helps clients who are working through attachment concerns, codependency, body image and communication problems. Danielle also addresses control issues, family of origin wounds, guilt and shame, and challenges around finding life purpose and self-love.
Her approach uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking and build new habits. She also uses Motivational Interviewing to help people find their own drive for change. In sessions she focuses on clear steps, real-life strategies, and a respectful tone.
Danielle practices in Pennsylvania and works in English. She encourages people to take the first step and will match therapeutic tasks to each person’s goals. The process emphasizes practical strategies and steady progress rather than quick fixes.
How Danielle Uses CBT and Motivational Interviewing Online
Danielle commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and change day-to-day habits. CBT focuses on the connection between thoughts, feelings, and actions and is often helpful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related patterns.She also draws on Motivational Interviewing to support people who feel stuck or unsure about change. That approach centers on exploring personal goals and strengthening the motivation to take small, manageable steps toward them.
Choosing the right approach is collaborative. Danielle will listen to your concerns, discuss options, and tailor methods to your goals and preferences. Over a few sessions the plan can be adjusted so therapy stays relevant and useful.
If you are considering online work, confirm the available session formats before booking since this profile does not list specific options. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, shorten commute time, and allow for brief check-ins when schedules are tight. Talk with Danielle about what will work best for you and how to structure sessions to match your routine.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
7+ years
Credentials
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Danielle address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, trauma and related issues such as self-esteem and codependency.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Sessions focus on clear steps and practical strategies, using a respectful, listening-first approach.
What background does she bring to sessions?
Danielle has seven years of clinical experience and has spent time supporting students in school settings while coaching parents.
Where is Danielle licensed and practicing?
She is a LCSW licensed in Pennsylvania and practices within that state.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Danielle?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on the therapist's availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.