Licensed clinical social worker recordPennsylvania
Danielle West, LCSW
Pennsylvania
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Anxiety and Trauma
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Pennsylvania
- LCSW, licence CW024331
- NPI
- 1326809815
- Experience
- 7 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Pennsylvania
These details come from information Danielle supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- CBT methods
- Motivational Interviewing
- School-based experience
About Danielle
Danielle West is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Pennsylvania with seven years of experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem, and depression. She also focuses on attachment issues, body image, codependency, communication problems, and related concerns.
Danielle spent several years working in a school setting supporting students who struggled with emotional regulation and externalizing behaviors. That work included offering parents practical strategies to support a child’s behavior and learning. She also concentrates on issues many young women face during life transitions and can incorporate faith values into sessions if a client requests that.
Her style is straightforward and practical. Sessions often involve talking through current problems, identifying small steps forward, and using cognitive behavioral techniques to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Motivational Interviewing is used when people want help building momentum toward a personal goal.
Clients can expect an open, nonjudgmental approach and a focus on clear tools they can try between sessions. Danielle pays attention to how family of origin, control issues, guilt and shame, and social anxiety show up in daily life. She works with clients to develop communication skills and healthier patterns of relating to themselves and others.
People who value a clinician familiar with school-based challenges or who want straightforward strategies may find her approach useful. The first step is a short matching questionnaire on the site to schedule an initial session and see if the fit feels right.
BHow sessions work
How Danielle Uses CBT and Motivational Interviewing Online
Danielle commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. In practical terms that can mean tracking thought patterns, testing small behavior changes, and practicing new ways of coping with anxiety or low mood. CBT is often used for stress, depression, social anxiety, and body image concerns.She also uses Motivational Interviewing to help people clarify goals and build motivation. That approach focuses on brief, guided conversations that highlight a person’s strengths and reasons for change. It can be useful when someone feels stuck or unsure how to begin moving toward a goal.
Deciding which approach fits best is part of the work. Danielle will collaborate with clients to choose techniques that match their goals and daily routines. She adjusts the plan as needs and preferences become clearer.
The biography does not specify session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments around work, school, and family responsibilities and can reduce travel time. Some methods translate well to shorter check-ins or weekly sessions and make it simpler to practice skills between meetings.
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Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem issues, and depression. Additional focus areas include attachment issues, body image, codependency, and communication problems.
How would you describe her therapeutic approach?
She uses practical strategies grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing. Sessions focus on identifying problems, setting small goals, and practicing skills between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has seven years of professional experience working in behavioral health settings, including several years in schools supporting students and families.
Is she licensed and where?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Pennsylvania.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to know which formats are available.
How does billing or cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Check the subscription details for pricing in your area.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site.
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