- Stress and anxiety
- Life changes
- Relationship issues
About Danielle
Danielle Dessaso is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Virginia with four years of clinical experience. She works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, low self-esteem, motivation struggles, and life changes. Danielle also addresses concerns like ADHD, body image, caregiver stress, isolation, and questions of life purpose.
She approaches therapy as a collaborative process and treats the person in front of her as the expert on their own life. Sessions focus on identifying strengths and practical steps people can use between appointments. Conversations are direct and grounded in everyday concerns rather than abstract theory.
Danielle often helps people sort through relationship patterns, communication problems, and commitment questions. She also supports those managing major transitions such as pregnancy and childbirth, midlife changes, or financial strain. Her work includes attention to multicultural concerns and experiences of prejudice and discrimination.
In practice she concentrates on clear goals and small, achievable changes. People can expect discussions that name patterns, try out new behaviors, and review what works. Danielle encourages clients to notice progress and adjust plans as needed.
Her approach suits someone who wants practical guidance and steady problem-solving as they face uncertainty. If you are feeling stuck or unsure what comes next, she helps people explore options and build forward momentum.
How therapeutic approaches shape online work
Danielle uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions in clear, practical ways. One common approach focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and testing new ways of thinking and behaving; this helps with anxiety, low self-esteem, and daily stress by creating concrete alternatives to old patterns. Another helpful technique breaks larger problems into manageable steps and emphasizes small behavioral experiments to see what changes help in real life, which is useful for motivation, life transitions, and relationship patterns.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Danielle collaborates with each person to pick methods that match their goals, preferences, and current challenges. She checks in regularly and adjusts the plan based on what is helping and what needs to change.
Confirm current session options before booking because the original biography does not list specific formats. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also lets people join a session from different locations when that helps them keep therapy consistent. If you want to know which remote formats are available, verify those details when you complete the matching questionnaire and schedule your first session.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, low self-esteem, motivation, and coping with life changes. Additional concerns include ADHD, body image, caregiver stress, and life purpose.
How does she approach someone who feels stuck?
She treats clients as experts on their own lives and focuses on practical steps. Sessions aim to identify strengths and try small changes between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has four years of professional work experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She holds a Virginia LPC credential and practices in Virginia.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time and cost varies with location.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.