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Danelle Kiziah

Therapist · North Carolina

Therapist for stress, identity, and recovery

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Danelle Kiziah
Credentials
LCMHC
License
LCMHC, North Carolina · 18321
NPI
1992654990
Experience
3 years
Languages
English
Location
North Carolina
  • Focus on communication
  • Practical coping skills
  • Affirming support

About Danelle

Danelle Kiziah is a licensed clinical mental health counselor who helps adults and young adults manage stress, anxiety, self-esteem, and identity concerns. She also supports LGBTQ+ people through life transitions and emotional healing. Her style is straightforward and compassionate, aimed at making conversations feel manageable even when emotions run high.

She focuses on practical skills people can use between sessions. That includes clearer communication, healthier boundaries, and ways to cope with overwhelm or mood shifts. Codependency and relationship patterns are part of what she addresses when they get in the way of a person's goals.

Her work often includes processing grief, trauma, and changes from separation or loss. She pays attention to impulsivity, obsessive thoughts, and panic symptoms when they interfere with daily life. Sessions are meant to help people notice patterns and try small, workable changes.

With three years of experience as an LCMHC - Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in North Carolina, she blends attentive listening with practical next steps. The aim is steady progress rather than quick fixes. Clients who want an affirming, non-judgmental space for growth tend to find her approach helpful.

She encourages people to bring what they are already doing and work from there. Together they identify goals, test new habits, and track what changes feel useful. The focus is on building self-love, improving communication, and finding purpose over time.

How therapeutic approaches translate online

Many of the techniques she uses are evidence-based and focus on practical change. One common approach emphasizes skill-building for anxiety and stress management - teaching breathing, pacing, and behavior strategies to reduce overwhelming symptoms and improve daily functioning. Another approach concentrates on communication and boundary work to help people reduce codependent patterns and express needs more clearly.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to what matters most, review goals, and try methods that fit the client's situation. If an approach does not feel helpful, they adjust plans together until they find something that works better.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow check-ins during a lunch break or between other commitments. It can also let people focus on skill practice at home and use brief check-ins to keep momentum between longer sessions.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Additional focus areas

CodependencyCommunication problemsDivorce and separationFamily problemsGuilt and shameImpulsivityLife purposeMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualityYoung adult issues

Experience

3+ years

Credentials

North Carolina

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she commonly address?

She helps with stress, anxiety, self-esteem, and identity concerns, including work with LGBTQ people and grief. Codependency and communication problems are also listed among her focus areas.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her approach is practical and compassionate, focusing on clear communication, boundaries, and skills you can use between sessions. She aims to make emotional topics feel easier to manage.

What background does she bring to sessions?

She has three years of professional experience working with adults and young adults on mood, trauma, and life transitions. Her work emphasizes steady progress and real-life changes.

What credentials and region apply to her practice?

She holds the LCMHC credential and practices in North Carolina. The listing uses the credential exactly as provided.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the United States work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are costs handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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