Danielle Nielson , LCSW

Danielle Nielson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Missouri who combines clinical training with practical, real-world experience to help people navigate life’s challenges. She earned a Bachelor of Social Work from Missouri Western State University in 2013 and a Master of Social Work from Park University in 2015, and completed her clinical supervision in 2020. As an LCSW she holds a clinical social work license to provide psychotherapy and clinical services in Missouri.

Her professional background includes work in foster care, domestic violence services, and outpatient mental health settings, where she has supported individuals and families facing a wide range of issues. Danielle has experience with cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused brief therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and motivational interviewing, and she brings a warm, strengths-based stance to her work. She focuses on helping clients identify triggers that reduce quality of life and on developing practical skills to manage those triggers.

Danielle also draws on lived experience as a single mother, which informs her understanding of work-parent-self-care balance and scheduling challenges many people face. She values a collaborative therapeutic relationship and works alongside clients to set and pursue meaningful goals. Danielle is accepting clients, including international clients, and aims to make therapy accessible to people with varied schedules and life circumstances.

Therapeutic Approaches for Effective Online Care

Danielle uses evidence-informed approaches that translate well to online therapy. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people clarify their values, accept difficult thoughts and feelings, and take committed action toward a meaningful life; it can be useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms and improve functioning; it is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and coping skills work. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and the client’s own resources, creating a supportive space for exploring identity, relationships, and personal goals.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Danielle works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and adapts the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy offers practical benefits for busy lives - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging make it easier to fit sessions into work and family schedules, reduce travel time, and maintain continuity of care across locations. Licensed professionals can use these formats to deliver focused, goal-oriented work while remaining flexible to each client’s circumstances.