Licensed Mental Health Counseling Associate
Hi! My name is Dani/Danielle and my pronouns are she/they. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counseling Associate (LMHCA) working out of the Edmonds office. I work under the supervision of Rebekah Verdugo, LICSW, SUDP, CSAM, CCATP.
My deep curiosity and compassion have taught me to appreciate every aspect of a person’s life, and I find beauty and inspiration in each of those parts. My own experiences with neurodiversity, disability, and LGBTQIA+ communities mean that these populations are near and dear to my heart, and I look forward to working with them along with a variety of other clients from various communities and walks of life.
In the past, I have worked in a variety of settings including an IOP/PHP program for addiction, an acute inpatient floor at a psychiatric hospital, a child advocacy center, and a non-profit organization that helps low socioeconomic and unhoused families. I have found each of these experiences to be very rewarding, and I look forward to future experiences.
My approach to therapy is collaborative and integrative, meaning my mission in therapy is to help each client reach THEIR goals using whatever tools suit them best. I work with clients and their families, teachers, caregivers, and other healthcare providers to learn about every aspect of their lives. I also work from a trauma-informed approach, because we have all lived complex lives full of ups and downs, and each of those moments affects us today in some way or another.
I work with clients aged 5 and up. Therapy approaches I utilize include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Mindfulness based therapies, Play Therapy, Somatic Therapy, and others we may explore on our mental health journey.
I offer both in-person and telehealth services Tuesday through Saturday. The most common diagnoses that I work with are currently ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, and Autism.
On my days off, I like to enjoy nature, play music, read, crochet, make art, enjoy a local hockey game, spend time with friends, and play video games. I love exploring new areas and new hobbies.