About Danielle

Danielle Van Dusen is a licensed mental health counselor (LCMHC) practicing from New Hampshire. She uses a practical, person-first style to help people who are struggling with mood, behavior, and relationship challenges. Danielle communicates plainly and focuses on concrete steps people can try between sessions.

She has 12 years of experience in clinical settings and a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Danielle has worked in outpatient, in-home, and residential care and has supported people facing addiction, trauma, depression, anxiety, and ADHD.

Background and approach

Her background also includes work related to adoption and foster care, attachment issues, and first responder concerns. Her typical session style centers on the client’s goals and strengths. She draws on client-centered therapy to follow what matters most to the person in the room.

Cognitive behavioral strategies help identify unhelpful thinking and build skills for daily life. When needed she integrates Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and motivational interviewing to address intense emotions, coping skills, and readiness for change. Danielle also uses mindfulness and existential ideas to help people notice patterns and make values-based choices.

Therapy with her often focuses on reducing symptoms, improving relationships, and building routines that support wellness. Sessions can include practical homework, skill practice, and problem-solving. Danielle aims to find approaches that fit each person’s life and pace.

Therapeutic approaches adapted for online care

Danielle commonly uses client-centered therapy to follow what matters to each person and build a safe, collaborative space. This approach focuses on listening, reflecting, and helping clients set their own goals, which can be especially helpful when people are juggling complex life demands.

She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify patterns of thought and behavior that contribute to distress. CBT includes practical exercises and skills you can practice between sessions to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and address ADHD-related routines. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills are used when emotion regulation and coping with intense feelings are central concerns; DBT emphasizes concrete skills for tolerating distress, improving relationships, and managing impulses.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Danielle will work with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences, and will adjust strategies as needs change. That partnership helps shape a plan that feels doable and relevant.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make care more flexible. Video lets you use visual cues and do role plays or guided exercises, phone sessions can be simpler when bandwidth is limited, and chat or texting is useful for brief check-ins or ongoing skill practice. These options aim to make it easier to fit therapy into daily life without added travel.

Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns does she address?
Danielle works with a broad range of issues including addiction, trauma and abuse, depression, anxiety, bipolar challenges, ADHD, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting strain, and stress-related problems.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses a client-centered approach combined with cognitive behavioral techniques and DBT elements to teach practical skills, manage strong emotions, and change unhelpful thinking patterns.
What experience does she bring?
Danielle has 12 years of clinical experience across outpatient, in-home, and residential settings and has supported people with co-occurring addiction and mental health concerns.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) based in New Hampshire and holds additional counseling credentials referenced in her original biography.
Which languages does she use in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to match different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled?
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 her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

What this therapist works with

Most often

Experience
12 years
Licensed
New Hampshire
Languages
English

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