Licensed clinical social worker recordNorth Carolina
Dannette Vest, LCSW
North Carolina
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Relationships and Trauma
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Delaware
- LCSW, licence Q1-0001447
- Licensed in Nevada
- LCSW, licence 12843-C
- Licensed in North Carolina
- LCSW, licence C017047
- Licensed in Arizona
- LCSW, licence LCSW-23654
- NPI
- 1609289123
- Experience
- 13 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- North Carolina
These details come from information Dannette 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
- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and PTSD
- Couples communication
About Dannette
Dannette Vest is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in North Carolina with 13 years of clinical experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationships, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. She also addresses adoption and foster care concerns, blended family issues, caregiver stress, and communication problems.
She practices with straightforward, evidence-informed methods. Sessions focus on understanding patterns, learning practical coping skills, and making small changes that fit daily life. Conversation is direct and collaborative so people can decide what works for them.
Dannette uses techniques drawn from Cognitive Processing Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, the Gottman Method for couples, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for insomnia, depression, and anxiety. She mixes these tools to match the problem at hand, whether that is post-traumatic stress, relationship conflict, or feeling stuck after a life change.
In sessions she helps people name unhelpful thoughts, try new ways of responding, and practice skills between meetings. She pays attention to family-of-origin patterns, cultural concerns, and financial or caregiver stress that affect mental health. The focus is on clear goals and doable steps.
People who want practical, grounded support around relationships, trauma, or major life transitions will find a clinician who emphasizes skill-building and honest conversation. To begin the process clients use the site questionnaire and schedule a first appointment.
BHow sessions work
Evidence-based approaches used in online sessions
Dannette draws on Cognitive Processing Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy as core tools. Cognitive Processing Therapy focuses on processing traumatic memories and shifting unhelpful beliefs that keep symptoms active. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people clarify values and build small actions that move them toward the life they want.She also uses Motivational Interviewing and elements of the Gottman Method to address relationship patterns and readiness for change. Motivational Interviewing supports clearer decisions when motivation wavers, and Gottman-informed work targets communication habits that cause conflict.
Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work. The therapist and client review needs, goals, and preferences and pick techniques together. This collaborative process may include trying different methods and adjusting the plan based on how well the approaches fit.
Session format options are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into daily life by reducing commute time and allowing appointments between work or family commitments. Some formats also let people use audio-only conversations when a shorter check-in or lower bandwidth is needed. Licensed professionals will help arrange times and formats that work with a client's routine.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
13+ years
Listed in
Delaware, Nevada, North Carolina, Arizona
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include adoption and foster care, blended family issues, caregiver stress, and post-traumatic stress.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses evidence-based techniques in a practical, collaborative way. The work centers on understanding patterns, building skills, and setting clear goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 13 years of clinical experience working with adults and couples on trauma, anxiety, depression, and relationship concerns.
Is she a licensed clinician in my state?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Her licensure is listed as NC LCSW and AZ LCSW and her profile location is North Carolina.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers