- Attachment-informed
- Goal focused
- Mindfulness based
About Danielle
Danielle Sanchez is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in California with six years of clinical experience. She earned a Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University in 2018. Danielle has spent much of her career in outpatient programs supporting people with complex needs after involvement with the criminal justice system and periods of homelessness.
She works in straightforward, practical ways that respect each person's experience. Sessions focus on current problems and steps to make life easier. Danielle uses approaches that put the client’s goals first and adapt as needs change.
Her background includes work with people facing addiction, mood disorders, trauma and past sexual abuse, grief, and relationship or family strain. She has supported pregnant women who were incarcerated to transition back into community life and motherhood. This experience informs her emphasis on planning and real-world coping skills.
Danielle draws on attachment-based ideas to look at close relationships and patterns that repeat over time. She also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to help shift unhelpful thinking and mindfulness to reduce intense emotional reactions. Motivational interviewing supports change when someone is unsure about moving forward.
Clients can expect a collaborative tone in sessions. Danielle frames the work as a partnership where the client is the expert on their life and she helps identify practical steps. To begin, prospective clients follow the site’s Start Therapy process to complete a short questionnaire and schedule a session.
How therapeutic approaches guide online work
Attachment-based work examines how close relationships shape current reactions and helps people notice recurring patterns in relationships. It can be useful when trust, abandonment fears, or attachment issues make connecting or asking for help hard. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical techniques to change patterns that keep problems going, which can help with anxiety, depression, and impulsive behaviors. Motivational Interviewing is a conversational method that helps people weigh options and find internal reasons to change, often useful for addictions and ambivalence about new behaviors.Figuring out the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has and hasn’t worked before. Together they pick strategies and adjust them over time so the plan fits the person's life and progress.
Confirm the current session options before booking so you know what formats are available. Online therapy can help fit care into a busy life by reducing travel, making scheduling easier, and allowing for shorter check-ins when needed. It also makes it easier to continue regular sessions while managing work, family, or other responsibilities.
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Experience
6+ years
Credentials
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Danielle address?
She helps people with addiction, depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and family problems, eating and mood disorders, and related concerns such as codependency and abandonment.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
The approach is collaborative and practical. Sessions focus on the client's goals and use adaptable techniques to find what helps most.
What is her clinical background?
She holds a Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University and has six years of clinical experience, including work in outpatient mental health programs serving people involved with the justice system.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working together?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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