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Dr. Daniel Cifarelli

Dr. Daniel Cifarelli

LPC

West Virginia

Experienced counselor focused on motivation and recovery

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At a glance

Credentials
LPC
License
LPC, Pennsylvania / PC016609; LPC, West Virginia / 3003
Experience
4 years
Languages
English
Location
West Virginia

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    • Motivational Interviewing
    • Client-centered care
    • Evidence-based methods

    About Daniel

    Dr. Daniel Cifarelli is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and the effects of trauma and abuse. He also supports people facing issues related to chronic pain, illness, disability, guilt and shame, life purpose, and post-traumatic stress. He brings a calm, matter-of-fact style to sessions and focuses on practical steps people can use between meetings.

    Dr. Cifarelli trained first in medicine and later completed master’s degrees in Clinical Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling. That background shaped his interest in how medical issues and mental health connect. He draws on several evidence-based approaches while keeping conversations centered on each person’s goals.

    In sessions he tends to combine motivational interviewing and client-centered techniques to help people find their own reasons to change. He also uses cognitive behavioral tools to challenge unhelpful thoughts and dialectical behavior strategies for managing intense emotions. Trauma-focused methods are part of his work when past events affect day-to-day functioning.

    Daniel holds LPC credentials and has about four years of professional counseling experience. He works from West Virginia and offers services in English. He also sees international clients when that fits the situation.

    Outside of work he enjoys live music and spending time with his niece and his Cavachon dog. He encourages a balanced life and helps people build routines that support better daily functioning.

  2. How these approaches guide online work

    Motivational Interviewing helps people clarify their own reasons for change and build motivation one step at a time. It uses questions and reflective listening to help someone move from uncertainty toward action, which can be useful for stress, depression, and health-related behavior changes.

    Client-centered therapy focuses on listening without judgment and letting the person set the pace. This approach supports feeling heard and making decisions that match personal values, often alongside other practical techniques.

    Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) involves identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying new behaviors to reduce symptoms. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and stress, and it pairs well with homework exercises to practice between sessions.

    Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their goals, needs, and preferences. That process may combine elements from different approaches as circumstances change.

    The practical benefits of online therapy include easier scheduling, less travel time, and the ability to fit short check-ins into a busy day. If you plan to work across time zones or from another country, confirm which session options are offered before booking. These arrangements can make it simpler to maintain weekly work and apply strategies in daily life.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyLGBTTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepression

    Additional focus areas

    Chronic pain, illness, and disabilityGuilt and shameLife purposePost-traumatic stress

    Therapeutic approaches

    Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Motivational InterviewingTrauma-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    4+ years

    Listed in

    Pennsylvania, West Virginia

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What concerns does this therapist support?

    He works with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem challenges, LGBT concerns, and trauma and abuse. Additional focuses include chronic pain, illness and disability, guilt and shame, life purpose, and post-traumatic stress.

    What is his general therapy style?

    He uses a calm, practical approach that centers the person’s goals. Sessions focus on clear steps people can try between meetings.

    What clinical approaches does he use?

    He draws on Motivational Interviewing, client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and trauma-focused therapy to tailor work to each person.

    What are his credentials and where is he based?

    He is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) and practices from West Virginia. His profile lists approximately four years of experience.

    In which languages can sessions be held?

    Sessions are offered in English, and he is open to working with international clients when arrangements allow.

    What session formats are available?

    The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options with the provider before booking.

    How does pricing work for sessions?

    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 him?

    Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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