Danielle Van Dusen , LCMHC

Danielle Van Dusen is a licensed mental health counselor in New Hampshire, holding the LCMHC credential which denotes a licensed clinical mental health counselor. She also maintains licensure for alcohol and drug counseling (LADCI) in Massachusetts. With 12 years of experience, she has worked across outpatient, in-home, and residential settings with children, adults, and families, bringing a range of clinical perspectives to each case.

Danielle holds a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Saint Anselm College and a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Southern New Hampshire University, with a concentration in co-occurring addiction. She is certified in Dialectical Behavior Therapy - a skill she often draws upon when supporting people facing intense emotions, self-regulation challenges, and relationship difficulties. Her work frequently addresses issues such as trauma, ADHD, addiction, depression, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, and a broad spectrum of life stressors.

Her approach is informed by trauma-aware practices and a commitment to cultural awareness and social justice. She tailors methods to each person, commonly using dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, existential therapy, and client-centered techniques depending on individual needs and preferences. Danielle offers a no-cost initial consultation and, when a referral is more appropriate, will help connect people with another qualified professional.

She aims to help individuals identify current challenges and develop practical, personalized pathways forward, meeting people where they are and supporting progress at a pace that fits their life.

Therapeutic Approaches and Flexible Online Care

Danielle frequently integrates dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and client-centered therapy into her work. DBT focuses on building skills for managing strong emotions, improving interpersonal effectiveness, and reducing self-destructive behaviors, which can be especially helpful for trauma-related struggles and emotion regulation. CBT examines the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, offering practical strategies to address anxiety, depression, and unhelpful patterns that interfere with daily functioning. Client-centered therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship in which the therapist supports the person’s own goals and self-discovery, useful for relationship issues, identity concerns, and times of life transition.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Danielle works with each person to understand their needs, goals, and preferences, and adapts techniques over time so the chosen methods fit the individual rather than forcing a single model onto every situation.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexible ways to engage in treatment. These formats make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, access care from different locations, and maintain continuity of support when in-person visits are challenging. Licensed professionals can use these modalities to deliver evidence-informed care while tailoring contact style and frequency to each person’s needs.