I have doctoral training in Clinical Social Work. I provide therapy, counseling, and support that is client-focused and family-centered. I am a certified mental health trainer.

Life’s journey, though affected by issues that threaten to overwhelm and sometimes consume, is intended to be interesting, exciting and rewarding. I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor who created JEM with passion and purpose. My goal is to provide a safe and supportive environment for individuals and families who are challenged by anxiety, depression, impulse control, anger management, life changes, marital, family and other interpersonal relationship issues.

TELETHERAPY AVAILABLE. The idea of therapy can be overwhelming for anyone that hasn't sought it before or for someone who desires to restart therapy. My job as a licensed clinical social worker is not only to support you with whatever issue is taking place, but also to make you feel comfortable and safe to communicate what is usually very personal.

As a therapist, my role is to promote your ability to identify the roadblocks- both external and internal- that interfere with your full satisfaction in life, and to propose alternative strategies to overcome those obstacles. Using integrated modalities from a variety of theoretical perspectives, the most effective way to begin work is to partner with clients to create a path toward their goals, using an approach with which they are comfortable. I offer a safe emotional space for you to explore thoughts and feelings without judgment, and seek to help you discover and leverage strengths you already possess.

The path to emotional health lies in discovering and nurturing the authentic self, for this reason I bring a holistic approach the therapy. My main goal is to empower my clients to become the best version of themselves in order to live a fulfilled and happy life. My ideal client is someone who is ready to embark on this journey of self-discovery. I am a Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist, who provides services in English and Spanish to individuals, families, and children. I provide a safe space for people to process their thoughts and feelings.

*Currently accepting new clients at Darby Integrative Counseling, LLC offering phone and video sessions for you during the COVID crisis.* Welcome to the next courageous step on your journey walking through life's challenges. Are you struggling with fear, grief, sadness, anxiety, or stress? Have anger, shame or guilt been preventing you from the joys of life? Do your relationships at home or work feel strained? Let us awaken your best self and find solutions for the problems you face on your path to wellness.

Are you preoccupied with sexual thoughts? Do you spend too much time on porn websites or chatrooms? Are you engaging in high-risk sex? Are you putting your loved ones at risk? Are you ready to stop the craziness? If you've answered "yes" to any of these questions, read on. I am specially trained to help you get into recovery from compulsive and out-of-control sexual behaviors, including compulsive porn watching, chronic masturbation, risky sex, intimacy issues and multiple affairs. I am a Certified Sexual Addiction Therapist and a Certified Anger Management Specialist.

I have been in practice since 1981 and particularly enjoy working with clients experiencing life transitions as a result of life events such as divorce, death of a loved one, retirement, career transitions, midlife, etc.and with folks who identify as feeling anxious and depressed, experiencing multiple losses and trying to forge new identities. I work with individuals, couples and families with a wide age range. I am particularly well suited to working with adolescents, young adults and seniors. I also have a long standing specialty in working with disordered eating syndromes.

My philosophy of “Let’s Make It work” builds on the strengths of individuals while acknowledging and accepting, but minimizing their weaknesses. I am a trained Cognitive Behavioral therapist with a strong commitment to the overall health of those interested in engaging and making positive change in their lives. In understanding the importance of the “whole” development of a person, I strive to make sur each session is not only person centered but also approached in a holistic manner.

At Nanor Wellness Village, we are a community of mental health professionals who believe in inspiring one another and others to take the steps necessary to manage their wellness needs. We are enthusiastic about partnering with families and individuals who are ready to make a change and improve their well-being.

It is normal to be an imperfect being. Everyone has struggles, low moments, or even sometimes have to divert off course due to unexpected life events. But when its your own thoughts and feelings that are impeding your ability to achieve what you define as "satisfaction" in life- you must take the time to stop, reflect, and possibly change either your approach or alter your perspective. Feel free to book a consultation. However, you do not have to engage a consultation to schedule an in person session. https://www.timetrade.com/book/3FLKG

I believe in the human spirit and the potential in humans to learn, grow and change to better our lives and the lives around us. My ideal client is someone who finds themselves in patterns they want to become free from in order to be whether they are patterns that are deeply personal, relational, or familial. There may be issues of the past that include trauma, loss, adoption, family issues; it could be more recent issues around those same things or also gender identity, sexuality, race, being LGBTQ and wanting to create a family. You may be at a turning point in your life and want to find your own voice and knowing.

If you're looking for extra support and guidance through a challenging situation or you're just ready to move in a new direction in your life, we look forward to working with you to achieve your goals. As bilingual (Spanish and English) solution-focused therapists, the goal is to accompany you through the process of a personal challenge, in which you allow and make possible the transformation of your attitude towards what troubles you.

Do you have a secret? Do you seem calm and confident on the outside while on the inside you are anxious, worried and stressed? Do you feel lonely because no one really knows how you feel? Are you looking for a safe place and ally who can help you learn how to reduce stress and enjoy life more? My practice focuses on anxiety and stress. As a long standing practitioner of meditation, mindfulness, and mind-body techniques for therapy, I integrate talk therapy with mindfulness based stress reduction, EFT(tapping), thermal biofeedback, imagery, and hypnotherapy techniques to help clients find relief.

**Tweens and Teens only/Sólo adolescentes y pre-adolescentes* This might not be the first time you've searched for a therapist to help your teen and your family. You've probably been to other therapists who've struggled to relate to your irritable, explosive teen. Or maybe your teen struggled to open up to a previous therapist who put too much pressure on them to talk. You've read the parenting blogs and tried the positive reinforcements and sticker charts. Quick fixes have only gotten you and your teen so far and you're ready for emotionally transformative experience.

For the past 4 decades plus, I have specialized in LGBTQ issues. I currently focus on gender identity issues and assist my transgender clients with navigating their often challenging journeys. As an "out" cisgender lesbian practitioner, I strive to help my LGBTQ clients travel from a place of shame to pride. Much of our work centers on self- esteem and the ways in which homophobia and transphobia impact so many areas of our lives-including family, career, and our intimate relationships. I love animals and also do veterinary counseling and consulting. My style is interactive and casual. I highly value your confidentiality.

Emotional suffering, whether from depression, anxiety, grief or harm and betrayal by others, is often invisible. While you may urgently desire help, shame and fear of exposure may make it difficult to get the help you want. In over thirty years of psychotherapy practice, I have learned to help patients find ways to face their worst fears and feel safer. Even desired change can bring fear of losing yourself. I think honestly confronting loss and limitaion can lead to freer decisons about living your life.

If you are new to therapy, reaching out for help is an act of courage and a demonstration of your inner strength and hope for a better tomorrow. If you are experienced to therapy, you have developed your lists of likes and dislikes based on your experiences in therapy. I know that therapy works from my own life's journey, and I have confidence to therapy will work for you. Now the task is finding the right fit. You might say it's like buying shoes. I want to meet with you for a "no cost" 20 minute chat to see if I am a good fit for the situations in your life that are motivating you to seek help.

Danielle is a Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist in the State of Maryland and a Licensed Associate Marriage and Family Therapist in the State of Arizona. She received her Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy in 2013, her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology in 2006, and a Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Leadership and Management in 2012, all from Arizona State University. Danielle is a native of the DC Metropolitan area and immensely familiar with the local resources available. She has a wide variety of experience working with very diverse populations and over 15 years in the behavioral health field.

Individuals, families and couples realize, at some time, they need assistance to effectively deal with overwhelming life events, strained relationships, loss, anger, and life transitions. For over 20 years I have successfully helped people break self-defeating, unfulfilling patterns of relating and behaving so they can experience more joy, happiness and success in their personal and professional lives. I use a blend of psychodynamic, cognitive, behavioral and family systems therapy. My clients find me to be a very direct, open and engaging therapist, who provides safe space for even the most difficult issues and conflicts to be addressed and resolved.