- Collaborative guidance
- Practical skills
- Focus on relationships
About Danielle
Danielle Cummings is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in Indiana with eight years of experience. She frames therapy as a shared journey and invites people to bring their stories and goals into sessions. Her approach emphasizes connection, empathy, and practical steps toward change.
Danielle draws on a range of clinical methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based work, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and client-centered practices. She has experience seeing people across a wide age span and with concerns such as addiction, trauma, mood disorders, anxiety, and relationship struggles. Codependency and family of origin issues are part of her focus areas.
She describes the therapeutic relationship as collaborative. Danielle uses active listening and questions that help people notice patterns. Sessions can include skills practice, mindfulness exercises, and work on communication and boundaries.
Danielle’s background includes a Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy/Professional Counseling from Johnson University in Knoxville, Tennessee. She has worked in community mental health settings and with diverse populations. That experience informs a down-to-earth style and an emphasis on practical supports.
Outside of work she values family life, nature, and time with her partner and children. She also mentions past international living experiences that shape her cultural awareness. People who want a compassionate guide and clear tools for everyday challenges may find her approach useful.
How chosen approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It is useful for anxiety, depression, life transitions, and issues like codependency because it emphasizes value-based action over getting stuck in thoughts. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on relationship patterns that formed early in life. It helps people recognize how attachment styles affect current relationships and supports building healthier connections and boundaries. Finding the right approach is part of the work. Danielle will collaborate with each person to select methods that fit their goals, needs, and preferences. That conversation can begin during initial sessions and change as progress is made. Many people find online sessions easier to schedule around work, school, or family commitments and to maintain consistency. Online therapy can make it simpler to keep short check-ins, work through skill practice between meetings, or meet without travel time. Confirm the specific session options when you book so you know what formats are available for scheduling.Areas of expertise
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Experience
8+ years
Credentials
Indiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Danielle commonly address?
She supports people facing addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, anxiety, relationship problems, self-esteem issues, and codependency among other concerns.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is collaborative and compassionate with an emphasis on connection. She blends practical skill-building with compassion and reflective listening.
What kind of experience does she have?
She has eight years of clinical experience, including work in community mental health and with a wide age range of people.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) licensed in Indiana.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.
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