Danielle Van Dusen, LCMHC

Danielle Van Dusen is a licensed clinical mental health counselor (LCMHC) practicing from New Hampshire. She uses practical, evidence-informed approaches like cognitive behavioral therapy to help people manage symptoms and make changes that fit their lives. Danielle writes and talks plainly in sessions so parents and busy people can follow along and act between meetings.

Her work spans many common and complex concerns. She helps people facing anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, addiction, trauma and abuse, grief, stress, and relationship or intimacy problems. She also addresses sleep difficulties, parenting strain, self-esteem, career questions, and issues tied to adoption, attachment, and family of origin.

Danielle brings about 12 years of experience in diverse settings to her practice, including outpatient and residential care. She holds a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and has a background that includes work with co-occurring addiction and alcohol and drug counseling in nearby Massachusetts. Her experience informs straightforward strategies that focus on behavior and thinking patterns.

Her style is collaborative and grounded. Sessions may include skills practice, goal setting, problem-solving, and mindfulness exercises. Danielle aims to help people identify immediate steps they can take and longer-term goals that feel realistic.

She also pays attention to social and cultural factors that shape people’s lives and continues learning about trauma-informed care and cultural awareness. Danielle describes herself as someone who will listen, offer concrete tools, and help map a path forward tailored to each person's needs.

How CBT, DBT, and client-centered work online

Danielle commonly integrates cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and client-centered methods in online sessions. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing small behavior changes to reduce symptoms like anxiety, depression, or sleep trouble. Dialectical behavior therapy emphasizes teaching coping skills for emotions, distress tolerance, and improving interpersonal effectiveness when emotions feel overwhelming. Client-centered therapy centers on listening, reflecting, and supporting a person's own goals so they feel heard and can choose the next steps.

Choosing the right approach is a team effort. Danielle will talk with each person about their needs and goals and try methods that match those priorities. Together they review how techniques feel and adjust the plan so it fits the person's life and preferences.

Online therapy offers many practical benefits. Video calls let people work face-to-face when travel is difficult. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be a good option for shorter check-ins. Live chat and text-based messaging support quick check-ins, journaling prompts, and ongoing skill practice between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule and to continue building skills consistently.