Danielle (Danni) Helms, LPC, LCMHC
Helping parents find practical skills and calm
Explore online therapy options- Years in practice
- 9
- Credentials
- LPC, LCMHC
- Licensed in
- South Carolina, North Carolina
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Addictions
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
- Focus
- Anger management
About Danielle
Danielle (Danni) Helms helps people facing issues such as anxiety, depression, parenting stress, addictions, trauma, grief, and low self-esteem. She meets people where they are and focuses on practical steps to reduce overwhelm. Danni uses straightforward language and a calm, respectful approach so parents can feel heard and understood.
She adapts sessions to each person’s needs. Conversations focus on coping skills, emotional regulation, and problem solving. Danni commonly uses methods drawn from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy alongside client-centered listening and motivational interviewing.
Background and approach
Her work also addresses challenges like codependency, dissociation, domestic violence effects, panic attacks, and obsessive-compulsive behaviors. She supports people dealing with life transitions, feelings of emptiness or isolation, and questions about life purpose. Danni holds licenses as a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor - LPC, LCMHC - in North Carolina and South Carolina.
She brings nine years of experience to sessions and aims to create clear, doable plans rather than long lists of abstract goals. Sessions move at a steady pace and emphasize learning tools to manage mood, reduce conflict, and increase coping. Parents often appreciate her practical coaching on balancing care responsibilities and personal needs.
The focus is always on achievable steps and steady progress.
What Danielle works with
Everything Danielle lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Danielle helps people with.
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Eating disorders
- Parenting issues
- Coaching
- ADHD
- Codependency
- Dissociation
- Domestic violence
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-harm
- Self-love
Approaches Danielle lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches that fit parenting challenges and busy schedules
Client-centered work means the therapist listens first and follows your priorities. This approach helps when a parent needs someone to reflect concerns, validate stress, and shape goals around real-life routines.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying patterns of thought and behavior that keep problems going. It teaches straightforward exercises for managing anxiety, improving mood, and changing unhelpful reactions to family stress.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, emphasizes skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication. Those tools are useful for managing anger, intense emotions, and relationship conflicts that affect parenting.
Finding the best approach is a shared process. The therapist will talk with you about goals, try techniques, and adjust the plan based on what helps most. This collaborative stance means methods are tailored rather than fixed at the first session.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet. Video calls let you use visual cues and longer check-ins. Phone sessions work well when video would be difficult or bandwidth is low. Live chat and text-based messaging let you check in between sessions, do brief coaching, or manage quick concerns without scheduling a full call. These options make it easier to fit therapy around school runs, work hours, and household demands.
Questions people ask about Danielle
What concerns does she address?
She works with people facing anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma, grief, anger, parenting strain, low self-esteem, and related issues like OCD and panic attacks.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is direct and respectful with client-centered listening. Sessions focus on practical skills, emotional regulation, and clear action steps rather than long theoretical discussions.
What experience does she bring?
She has nine years of experience working clinically and has supported people across a variety of concerns from mood disorders to trauma and addictions.
Which credentials and region apply?
She holds LPC and LCMHC credentials and is licensed in South Carolina and North Carolina, with practice based in South Carolina.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
You can meet by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on what fits your needs.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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