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Online therapist

Danielle Sanchez

Calm, practical support for family and life changes

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Credentials
LMFT
Experience
6 years
Licensed in
California
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Danielle

Danielle Sanchez is a licensed marriage and family therapist who brings six years of clinical experience to her work. She earned a master's degree in clinical psychology and has a background supporting people with complex social and legal challenges. Her practice centers on helping people manage mood changes, addictions, relationship strains, stress, and trauma-related concerns.

She uses straightforward, practical approaches in sessions. Conversations focus on what is happening now and what can change.

Background and approach

Danielle listens closely, helps clients name patterns, and supports steps toward healthier choices and relationships. Her experience includes supporting people through depression, bipolar disorder, grief, eating concerns, and substance or process addictions. She also works with issues such as abandonment, attachment difficulties, codependency, domestic violence, and sexual assault and abuse.

Danielle uses a mix of methods to match the person and the problem. Danielle draws on client-centered work to build trust, cognitive behavioral techniques to shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and mindfulness exercises to reduce stress and increase awareness. She also uses attachment-based ideas to look at how early relationships influence current patterns.

These tools are adapted to each person’s situation and goals. Sessions may include goal-setting, skill practice, reflective conversation, and steps to change day-to-day coping. Danielle aims to help people improve relationships, reduce distress, and find clearer ways forward when life feels overwhelming.

Therapeutic approaches and online options that fit family needs

Danielle uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people spot and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and mood disorders. She also draws on attachment-based therapy to look at how early relationship patterns affect present-day reactions and connections. Client-centered techniques are used to build a respectful, accepting space where people feel heard and better able to set goals.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Danielle will talk with clients about their problems, goals, and what feels most useful. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as progress is made or needs change.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility around work, childcare, and travel. These formats let clients continue steady work on relationships, coping skills, and behavior changes without needing to commute. The variety of options makes it easier to keep therapy consistent and to use the type of contact that fits each person’s life.

Attachment-Based Therapy

Looks at how early bonds shaped what you expect from closeness, and how that plays out now with a partner, a parent, or your own children.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Danielle address?
She works with a wide range of issues including addictions, depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and family problems, anger, self-esteem, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe Danielle's therapy style?
Her approach is practical and person-focused. She listens, helps identify patterns, and uses concrete skills and conversations tailored to each person.
What is her clinical background?
She has six years of experience and a master’s degree in clinical psychology. Much of her work has involved supporting people with complex social and legal needs.
Where is Danielle licensed to practice?
She holds the LMFT credential with California license number CA LMFT 128163 and practices in California.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are fees and billing 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 Danielle?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

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Experience
6 years
Licensed
California
Languages
English

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