Danielle Nielson , LCSW

Danielle Nielson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Missouri who combines clinical training with real-world experience to support individuals and families. She completed a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) at Missouri Western State University in 2013 and a Master of Social Work (MSW) at Park University in 2015, followed by clinical supervision completed in 2020. Her background includes work in foster care, domestic violence services, and outpatient mental health settings, giving her a broad perspective on complex family and trauma-related needs.

Previously employed as a full-time outpatient therapist, Danielle noticed that traditional weekday schedules can leave many people without access to care. To address that gap she expanded her practice to offer services outside of typical work hours, aiming to reach those balancing employment and family responsibilities. As a single mother of two, she brings practical understanding of the work-parent-self-care balance to her clinical work and often draws on everyday life and cultural touchstones, including literature, as conversational pathways to healing.

Danielle’s therapeutic focus centers on identifying triggers that reduce quality of life and developing concrete skills to manage those responses. She works with concerns such as trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, parenting challenges, grief, and stress. Her approach features Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing delivered in a warm, strengths-based manner. Danielle views therapy as a collaborative partnership and emphasizes shared commitment to the goals clients set for themselves.

Therapeutic approaches and online sessions

Danielle integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and client-centered techniques into her online practice. ACT helps clients clarify personal values and take meaningful action despite difficult thoughts or feelings - it is often useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and building practical skills to reshape them, which can be effective for anxiety, depression, and stress management. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and collaboration, creating a supportive space where clients lead the goals and pace of change.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process; Danielle works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors interventions over time, combining elements from different approaches when that best serves the client.

Delivered online, her work offers flexible access through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to schedule sessions around work, parenting, and other commitments, and to maintain continuity of care when life changes. Online formats allow licensed professionals to offer consistent therapeutic support while adapting to each client’s practical needs.