- CBT techniques
- DBT strategies
- Solution focused work
About Danita
Danita Stapleton is an Alabama Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 30 years of clinical work. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship problems, anger, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Her practice also addresses issues such as abandonment, caregiver stress, guilt and shame, impulsivity, loneliness, workplace concerns, and questions about life purpose.
Danita uses straightforward conversation and goal-focused methods. She blends client-centered listening with approaches like cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior ideas, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused steps. Sessions emphasize practical skills people can try between meetings to manage feelings and handle difficult situations.
Her style centers on respectful, sensitive interaction. She adapts discussions and plans to reflect each person’s circumstances and priorities. That can mean focusing on emotion regulation one week and problem-solving for work or relationships the next.
People often begin by naming what feels most pressing, such as a recent life change or chronic stress. From there, Danita helps identify small, doable steps to reduce overwhelm and increase day-to-day coping. She also addresses deeper patterns like shame, abandonment fears, or persistent low confidence when those emerge.
Over three decades she has worked with a wide range of concerns and life stages. If you are questioning purpose after a transition, she includes that topic in sessions alongside other issues. To start, follow the online matching and scheduling process noted on the site.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and responding to what matters most to the person. Online sessions using this approach let the therapist follow the client’s lead and build on their priorities in each meeting. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. Delivered remotely, CBT can include homework and brief check-ins to practice new skills between sessions.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Danita will discuss the methods above and consider motivational interviewing or solution-focused steps when they fit. She and the client decide together which techniques to emphasize based on needs, goals, and preferences.r>
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm the available options before booking. Online appointments can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by reducing travel time and allowing quicker check-ins or weekday sessions. They also allow for focused skill practice between meetings and regular follow-up without needing to rearrange long commutes.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Alabama
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
Which concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, anger, self-esteem, and coping with life changes, plus areas like caregiver stress, guilt, and life purpose.
How does she approach feeling stuck?
She combines client-centered conversation with practical methods such as cognitive behavioral steps and solution-focused exercises to identify small, manageable actions.
What is her background and experience?
She has 30 years of professional work in counseling and brings long-term clinical experience to stress, relationships, and life transitions.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LPC licensed in Alabama and practices there.
Can I see her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the profile.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.