Dr. Danielle Hurt , LPCC

Dr. Danielle Hurt is a Kentucky-licensed mental health professional with 12 years of experience supporting people through challenging life moments. As an LPCC - Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor - she has worked with a wide range of individuals and believes in meeting each person where they are while drawing on their existing strengths to create change.

She approaches therapy with the conviction that each person is the expert on their own life and that strengths already present can be used to move past obstacles. She helps clients remember they are the authors of their own stories and works alongside them to identify goals, build coping skills, and strengthen resilience.

Taking the first step toward a more fulfilling life often requires courage, and Dr. Hurt positions herself as a supportive collaborator in that process. She guides people as they clarify the story they want to tell and supports practical steps toward the changes they wish to make, all while honoring each person’s unique experience and perspective.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Dr. Danielle Hurt draws from client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and dialectical behavior therapy in her online work. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathy and unconditional positive regard - the therapist follows the client’s lead, helping them tap into their own insights and strengths to address life challenges. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which is often useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) offers practical skills for managing intense emotions, improving interpersonal effectiveness, and increasing distress tolerance, making it helpful for emotion-driven difficulties.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Dr. Hurt collaborates with each person to determine what methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they adapt techniques and priorities as progress unfolds so the approach remains relevant and useful.

Online therapy with Dr. Hurt can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules and varied preferences. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, fit sessions into daily life, and access licensed professionals from different locations.