At a glance
- Credentials
- LMFT
- License
- LMFT, Indiana / 35002192A
- NPI
- 1144797333
- Experience
- 8 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Indiana
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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- Motivational approach
- Values-focused work
- Practical skills
About Danielle
Danielle Cummings is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in Indiana. She brings eight years of clinical experience and a steady, compassionate presence to sessions. Danielle values a deep connection and aims to listen closely to each person's story before moving forward.
She emphasizes a collaborative stance in therapy. Danielle uses everyday language and practical tools to help people face depression, anxiety, addictions, and relationship struggles. She also supports those dealing with trauma, grief, parenting strain, and questions about identity and life purpose.
Danielle blends several approaches to match individual needs, including Motivational Interviewing, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, attachment-based ideas, client-centered work, and cognitive behavioral strategies. Sessions often involve exploring values, building new habits, and practicing clearer communication.
Her background includes community mental health work and a Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy/Professional Counseling from Johnson University in Knoxville, Tennessee. That experience brought contact with a wide range of life situations and ages.
Danielle describes therapy as a partnership where the client guides the direction. She aims to offer empathy, curiosity, and practical steps so people can make changes at their own pace.
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Approaches that guide online work
Motivational Interviewing is a conversational way to help people find their own reasons to change. It focuses on gentle questions and listening so motivation can grow from within; this can help with addictions, ambivalence, and making lasting shifts.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most and take steps toward those values. It blends mindfulness and action planning to address depression, anxiety, and life transitions.
Attachment-based ideas focus on how early relationships shape current patterns. This lens is useful for improving communication, understanding relationship needs, and addressing attachment issues that affect intimacy or parenting.
Finding the right approach is part of the work itself. Danielle will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. She listens to what matters most, tries different strategies, and adjusts the plan as progress and needs change.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm available session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into busy days, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also allow sessions to continue when life is hectic, so therapy feels more consistent and manageable. -
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Stress, AnxietyLGBTRelationship issuesGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHDAdditional focus areas
Attachment issuesBody imageCodependencyCommunication problemsDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Drug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameLife purposeMood disordersMulticultural concernsPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexualityWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesTherapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyExperience
8+ years
Listed in
Indiana
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Danielle address?
She helps with addictions, depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, relationship difficulties, parenting stress, grief, and related concerns listed in her specialties.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and client-centered, using empathy and curiosity to guide change while offering practical tools and values-based work.
What is her professional background?
She has eight years of clinical experience and has worked in community mental health settings with a wide range of ages and presenting concerns.
What credentials does she hold and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) licensed in Indiana and completed a Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy/Professional Counseling.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the brief matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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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