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Danielle Dessaso

Danielle Dessaso

LPC

Virginia

Compassionate counselor for work and life challenges

Profile summary

Credentials
LPC
License
LPC, Virginia ยท 0701012460
NPI
1588450993
Experience
4 years
Languages
English
Location
Virginia

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp.

  • Stress and anxiety
  • Self esteem growth
  • Practical coping skills

About Danielle

Danielle Dessaso is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Virginia with four years of clinical experience. She focuses on workplace wellbeing and common life stresses, and she helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, relationship struggles, low self-esteem, ADHD-related challenges, and major life changes. She speaks English and works with adults seeking clearer direction and stronger coping skills.

Danielle sees each person as the expert on their own life. She looks for strengths clients already have and builds on them. In sessions she uses practical conversation and collaborative problem solving rather than long lectures or labels. The aim is to make small changes that fit into everyday life.

Her background includes four years of professional practice in settings that addressed stress, motivation, and confidence. Danielle draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions toward useful tools and habits. She pays attention to how work, money concerns, caregiving roles, and life transitions affect mental health.

People come to her for help with body image, social anxiety, communication problems, and midlife or pregnancy-related stress. She also supports those dealing with multicultural concerns, prejudice and discrimination, or feelings of isolation and loneliness. Danielle works to create a steady pace so clients can try new approaches without feeling rushed.

Getting started involves a short matching questionnaire and scheduling through the site. Sessions are provided under a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking.

How evidence-based techniques guide online therapy

Danielle uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One common approach involves breaking problems into manageable steps and practicing new behaviors between sessions to build confidence and reduce anxiety. This helps when stress or worry gets in the way of work and everyday life.

Another key technique centers on identifying strengths and using those strengths to face current challenges. This method supports people dealing with low self-esteem, motivation issues, and relationship communication problems by highlighting what already works and expanding on it.

Finding the right approach is a team effort. The therapist discusses options with each person and adjusts methods based on the client's goals, preferences, and progress. Decisions about pacing and techniques are collaborative rather than fixed up front.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session formats offered before booking since current options are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, shorten commutes, and allow focused check-ins during breaks. It can also reduce the time commitment for follow-up conversations, helping people maintain momentum between sessions.

Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

Experience

4+ years

Credentials

Virginia

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does this therapist help with?

Danielle works with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, self-esteem issues, ADHD-related challenges, and coping with life changes. She also supports people with body image, caregiver stress, and social anxiety.

What is the therapy style and approach?

The approach is collaborative and practical, focusing on clients' strengths and small, workable changes. Sessions center on conversation, skill-building, and problem solving that fit into daily routines.

How much clinical experience does the therapist have?

She has four years of professional work experience in counseling settings addressing stress, motivation, and confidence.

What credentials and location apply to this clinician?

She holds a Licensed Professional Counselor credential (LPC) and practices in Virginia.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with this therapist?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin therapy?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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