Danielle Cummings , LMFT

Danielle Cummings brings eight years of clinical experience to her work with individuals, couples, families, and groups, offering a thoughtful and compassionate approach to healing and growth. She draws on a Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy and Professional Counseling from Johnson University in Knoxville, TN and practices as an LMFT - a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Indiana. Her background in community mental health has given her experience working with a broad age range, from early childhood through older adulthood, and with many presenting concerns including addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, anxiety, relationship struggles, parenting challenges, and issues related to identity and self-esteem.

Danielle values deep connection and presence, approaching each person with empathy, intuition, and a commitment to understanding their unique story. She has lived and traveled in multiple places, with Shanghai, China noted as a meaningful experience, and she seeks to meet clients from diverse socioeconomic, cultural, racial, ethnic, and spiritual backgrounds. Outside of clinical work she is grounded by a long-term partnership and parenting two children, and by the companionship of three dogs that bring everyday moments of acceptance and warmth.

In session she blends evidence-informed methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, mindfulness practices, solution-focused strategies, and systemic perspectives to tailor care to each individual or family. Whether addressing long-held wounds from childhood, navigating grief or life transitions, or seeking practical tools for present-day relief, Danielle frames therapy as a collaborative journey where the client is regarded as the expert on their own life.

Approaches That Shape Online Care

Danielle often integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) into her work, a practice that helps people clarify their values, accept difficult thoughts and feelings, and take committed steps toward a meaningful life. ACT can be helpful for worries about purpose, persistent distress, and patterns that interfere with goals. Attachment-Based Therapy is another central influence, focusing on how early relationships shape current bonds and emotional responses; this approach can support healing from relational trauma, trust issues, and attachment concerns across family and romantic relationships. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, offering practical tools for managing anxiety, depression, and stress-related symptoms.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Danielle works with each person to explore which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting strategies over time so therapy remains relevant and responsive. Clients are involved in setting the direction of care and deciding which techniques feel most useful.

Online therapy provides flexibility - sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone appointments, live chat interactions, or ongoing text-based messaging - making it easier to access support around work, family, and other commitments. These formats allow licensed professionals to offer consistent, adaptable care that can fit into a client’s everyday life while maintaining the therapeutic relationship and progress.