Dannielle McLean , LCPC

Dannielle McLean is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) based in Maine with three years of clinical experience supporting people through significant life challenges. As an LCPC she is trained and licensed to provide mental health counseling and works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, bipolar disorder, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and family difficulties, eating and sleeping issues, parenting, anger, self-esteem, and ADHD.

Her practice emphasizes co-occurring disorders and building resilience so clients can make sustained changes in both mental health and substance use. She guides people in developing realistic, achievable goals and in increasing everyday coping skills. Therapy often focuses on shifting unhelpful thought patterns, nurturing self-compassion, and establishing grounding and relaxation practices to reduce stress reactivity.

Sessions typically include a routine of practical skills to manage challenging emotions such as anxiety, mood swings, and cravings or urges. Motivational interviewing features in her work to explore readiness for change and strengthen commitment to personal goals. McLean provides consistent contact, feedback, and support as clients move toward the life changes they want to make, emphasizing steady progress and skill practice over time.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Dannielle McLean integrates evidence-based approaches to help clients build practical skills and sustain change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related difficulties by teaching concrete tools to manage symptoms and improve daily functioning. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness skills; it is especially helpful for intense emotions, mood instability, and impulsive behaviors. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative conversational method that explores values and ambivalence to strengthen motivation for change and is often used when people are preparing to address substance use or other difficult habits.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and McLean works collaboratively with each person to tailor methods to their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they determine which techniques feel most helpful and adapt the plan over time.

Online therapy with a licensed professional offers flexibility - sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone appointments, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different routines and energy levels. These options make it easier to maintain regular contact, practice skills between sessions, and access support from wherever the client is located within the therapist's service area.