- Years in practice
- 12
- Credentials
- MD, LCPC
- Licensed in
- Maryland
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Self esteem
- Focus
- Depression
About Danielle
Danielle Stivers is a licensed clinician in Maryland with 12 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, and depression. She works with adults coping with life changes, addiction concerns, grief, parenting challenges, and relationship strain. Danielle aims to create an open, nonjudgmental space where people can say what they are feeling and explore practical steps forward.
Her style is straightforward and collaborative. Sessions focus on clear goals and small, doable changes.
Background and approach
She draws on cognitive behavioral ideas to identify unhelpful thinking and on solution-focused techniques to build on what is already working. Danielle also uses client-centered methods that emphasize listening and understanding before offering suggestions. Outside the counseling room she combines her background in nutrition and fitness with mental health work.
That mix helps people use exercise and healthy habits to lift mood and confidence. She offers a pragmatic approach for parents who are juggling stress, anger, or worries about family dynamics. Conversations often include problem-solving, communication practice, and planning for manageable routines at home.
Danielle encourages people to treat change as a step-by-step process. She supports building small wins that add up to better coping, clearer priorities, and more confidence in daily life.
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.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
Approaches Danielle lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How her approaches work online and in sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person's experience. The therapist offers empathy and encouragement while clients lead the conversation, which helps with feelings of isolation, low self-worth, and parenting stress.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts, feelings, and behaviors together. It teaches practical skills to challenge unhelpful thoughts and to try small behavioral changes that reduce anxiety or lift mood.
Solution-Focused Therapy emphasizes finding what already works and doing more of it. Sessions often set short-term, specific goals and track small wins that build confidence and momentum.
Choosing the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will talk with each person about their needs and goals and will try different methods to see what fits best. That collaborative process helps tailor the work to real-life parenting and stress challenges.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences. Video works well for in-depth conversations and demonstrations; phone calls can be easier when bandwidth is limited or during a short break; live chat and messaging are useful for quick check-ins or for people who prefer not to be on camera. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day and to keep momentum between appointments.
Questions people ask about Danielle
What concerns does this therapist help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem problems, parenting concerns, addictions, trauma, grief, anger, ADHD, bipolar issues, and relationship or family tensions.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and practical. She listens first, then helps set clear goals and small steps to try between sessions.
What kind of experience does she bring?
She has 12 years of professional experience in mental health work and blends counseling with a background in nutrition and fitness.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds an MD and is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) practicing in Maryland.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English only. International clients are not accepted at this time.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be conducted by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started if I want to work together?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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