Danielle Ficken, LCMHC

Danielle Ficken is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor who focuses on practical therapies that help people manage daily stress and painful emotions. She uses clear techniques to address anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and relationship or family strains. Danielle aims to make sessions straightforward and tolerable for someone juggling a busy life.

She often draws on cognitive behavioral therapy, which looks at how thoughts shape feelings and behavior. She also uses client-centered methods to listen closely and follow what matters most to each person. Motivational interviewing and solution-focused work help clients set small goals and find ways to move forward.

Danielle brings four years of counseling experience in North Carolina to her work. She describes herself as a good listener who is personable and energetic. Her background includes helping people cope with life changes and challenges like body image, control issues, and feelings of emptiness.

Many sessions focus on building clear skills people can use between meetings. Danielle uses technology to support therapy and tailors the format to the client’s communication needs. She explains steps, checks progress, and adjusts plans as concerns change.

People who prefer a conversational, goal-oriented approach may find her style helpful. She conducts counseling in English and works with adults dealing with young adult issues, social anxiety, post-traumatic stress concerns, and struggles around forgiveness and self-love.

How therapy methods translate to online care

Danielle uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors; this approach is useful for anxiety, depression, and self-esteem work and adapts well to remote sessions. She also practices client-centered therapy, which means she listens closely and follows the person's priorities to shape each session; that style supports open conversation and pacing that suits the individual.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Danielle will talk with clients about goals, try methods that fit those goals, and adjust the plan together as progress or needs change. She encourages feedback so the work stays focused and practical.

Online formats she offers include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video allows face-to-face interaction and screen-sharing for worksheets, while phone sessions can be quicker check-ins or suit lower-bandwidth situations. Live chat and messaging let people exchange thoughts in writing, fit therapy into a work break, or keep notes over time. These options make it easier to match how and when someone prefers to engage in therapy.