Dr. Daniel Cifarelli, LPC

Dr. Daniel Cifarelli helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and problems with self-esteem. He also addresses concerns related to LGBT identity, chronic illness or pain, guilt and shame, life purpose, and post-traumatic stress. He is Dr. Daniel Cifarelli and he works from a practical, problem-solving stance.

He trained first in medicine and later completed master's degrees in Clinical Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling. That mix of medical and counseling study shapes how he looks at symptoms and life challenges. He brings four years of clinical experience to sessions.

Sessions focus on clear goals and small, doable steps. He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, trauma-focused work, motivational interviewing, and client-centered practices. In plain terms that means learning skills to manage strong emotions, testing unhelpful thoughts, and practicing new ways of coping between sessions.

He aims to make therapy straightforward and collaborative. People can expect a balance of talking, learning skills, and trying new behaviors in daily life. He encourages attention to work-life balance and relationships as part of recovery.

Dr. Cifarelli holds an LPC credential and practices in West Virginia. He sees people from varied backgrounds and also supports clients who are medically disabled. Outside work he enjoys live music and time with family and his dog, which he says helps remind people to prioritize balance.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, helps people spot and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress by teaching concrete skills to test thoughts and build new habits. DBT, or Dialectical Behavior Therapy, focuses on emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improving relationships through practical skills practice. It can help when emotions feel overwhelming or when old coping methods cause more harm. Trauma-focused therapy concentrates on processing painful memories and reducing their ongoing impact, using paced techniques to lessen symptoms and improve daily functioning.

The therapist works collaboratively to find which approach fits best. He consults with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences and then blends methods as appropriate. Finding the right fit is treated as a process that may shift over time based on what helps most.

Online therapy offers several practical benefits. Video calls allow face-to-face work and role-play, while phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging support brief check-ins, skill coaching, and frequent contact between sessions. These formats provide flexibility for people who travel, have medical limits, or need shorter touchpoints during a busy week.