Danielle Washington

LCPC

Illinois

Compassionate, goal-focused counseling

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At a glance

Credentials

LCPC

License

LCPC, Illinois / 180013083

NPI

1407411028

Experience

11 years

Languages

English

Location

Illinois

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.

1. • Motivational support
   • Skill building
   • Faith integrated

   About Danielle

   Danielle Washington is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) who helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, relationship struggles, and life changes. She works with adults who want practical steps and steady support to reach personal goals. Her tone is direct and encouraging, aimed at people ready to try new ways of coping and improving day-to-day functioning.

   She draws on Motivational Interviewing to help clients find their own reasons for change. Danielle also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), cognitive-behavioral tools, and client-centered listening to build coping skills. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) strategies appear in her toolkit for emotion regulation and distress tolerance when needed.

   Danielle describes her approach as strength-based and collaborative. She partners with clients to identify patterns that get in the way and to plan small, realistic steps toward change. She may include faith-based perspectives and prayer when a client requests that integration as part of counseling.

   She trained with a Master of Arts in Community Counseling and has over a decade of counseling experience in Illinois. That background informs how she combines practical exercises with reflective conversation to reduce symptoms and increase daily coping.

   Sessions emphasize concrete skills, clearer decision-making, and measurable progress toward goals. Prospective clients who value a straightforward partner in change may find her approach a good fit.

2. How therapeutic approaches shape online work

   Motivational Interviewing focuses on helping people find their own reasons to change. It uses reflective conversation and gentle questions to build motivation for steps the person actually wants to take. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings while choosing actions that match their values. That can reduce avoidance and increase meaningful activity. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship where the therapist listens closely and mirrors back what matters most to the person.
   
   Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to figure out which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That may mean trying a few strategies and adjusting the plan based on what helps most.
   
   The practical benefits of online therapy often include easier fitting of sessions into a busy week, fewer travel demands, and the ability to choose shorter check-ins when needed. The biography does not specify which session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Licensed professionals can adapt these approaches to remote sessions, using exercises, goal setting, and motivational conversations to help people build skills and handle stress in daily life.

4. Areas of expertise

   Primary focus

   Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsGriefCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes

   Also works with

   AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseDepression

   Additional focus areas

   Adoption and foster careCommunication problemsEmptinessFamily problemsFertility issuesForgivenessHoardingImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMoney and financial issuesPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Workplace issuesYoung adult issues

   Therapeutic approaches

   Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

   Experience

   11+ years

   Listed in

   Illinois

   Languages

   English

5. Frequently asked questions

   What kinds of concerns can Danielle help with?

   She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, addictions, relationship issues, career and life changes, and related concerns such as fertility, adoption, hoarding, and loneliness.

   What is her therapeutic style like?

   Her work is collaborative and strength-based, combining Motivational Interviewing with ACT, CBT, DBT tools, and client-centered listening to build skills and clarify goals.

   How much clinical experience does she have?

   She has 11 years of experience in counseling, working to help people increase coping skills and reduce unwanted symptoms.

   What credentials and region should I know about?

   She holds the LCPC credential as an Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and practices in Illinois.

   Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?

   Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.

   What session formats are available?

   The biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before scheduling so you know whether in-person or remote visits are possible.

   How is cost handled for sessions?

   Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

   How do I begin the process of working with her?

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