Danielle West, LCSW

Licensed in Pennsylvania · 7 years in practice

Danielle West helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, or depression.

License and registration

LCSW, Pennsylvania: CW024331 · expires February 2027
NPI: 1326809815 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 7
Languages: English

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About Danielle

Danielle West helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, or depression. She is a licensed clinical social worker - LCSW - based in Pennsylvania and brings seven years of professional experience to her practice. She prioritizes a calm, straightforward space where clients can say what they feel.

Danielle listens for the things that get in the way of daily life and works with each person to set clear, realistic goals.

Background and approach

She also mixes in faith-based values when a client prefers that perspective. Danielle often supports people dealing with trauma, anger, body image concerns, codependency, and social anxiety. She pays attention to attachment and family of origin issues that affect how people relate to others.

She also works with people struggling to find life purpose, manage impulsivity, or heal from guilt and shame. Her background includes several years supporting students with emotional regulation and externalizing behaviors in school settings. That experience shaped her practical approach to building coping skills and improving communication.

She explains strategies plainly and helps clients practice them between sessions. Sessions focus on problem solving, changing unhelpful thinking, and strengthening motivation for change. Danielle aims to help people leave therapy with tools they can use in real life and a clearer sense of direction.

Focus areas and approaches

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Online support

How CBT and Motivational Interviewing work online

Danielle uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT breaks problems into manageable steps, teaches coping tools, and is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress. Motivational Interviewing focuses on increasing a person's own motivation to change by exploring ambivalence and building commitment. It can help with making life changes, improving follow-through, and setting meaningful goals.

Choosing the right approach is part of the process. Danielle works together with each person to decide whether CBT, Motivational Interviewing, or a mix will best match their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaboration makes it easier to try techniques and adjust the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and skill practice. Phone sessions can fit into a short break or when video isn't convenient. Live chat and text-based messaging make it easier to check in between sessions or to share concerns without scheduling a call. These options help people access consistent care while fitting therapy into busy lives.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns does Danielle address?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem, and depression, plus related issues like body image, codependency, and social anxiety.

What is her therapeutic style like?

She uses a practical, collaborative approach that focuses on changing unhelpful thoughts and building coping skills. Sessions are goal oriented and often include homework to practice new strategies.

How much experience does she have?

Danielle has seven years of professional experience working in mental health settings and schools that informed her hands-on approach.

Where is Danielle licensed and based?

She is licensed as an LCSW in Pennsylvania and practices with that credential in the state.

Are sessions available in other languages or internationally?

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

What session formats are offered?

She meets via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.

How are costs 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 working with her?

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