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I am a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner with my doctorate degree from University of Illinois at Chicago. I worked as a psychiatric nurse for over ten years and prior to this, served as a combat medic in the United States Army. I have treated ages 6 through adulthood and have experience in anxiety and mood disorders, ADHD, neurodivergent disorders, psychosis, and trauma.

My approach centers on the dynamic relationship between mind, body, and spirit. I focus on your strengths, skills, and resources to create collaborative treatment goals. We work as a team, and I provide education and support to help you make informed health decisions. You'll feel in control of your care and understand each choice we make. Sessions include supportive therapy and medication management.

I fully understand that receiving psychiatric care is not an easy step. I promise I'm not in a hurry and won't put band-aids on anything. I'll help you tease out the root cause of issues so we can address it properly. I'm here to advocate for you and walk alongside you on your journey when you're ready.

Good mental health for all has been a passion for Danielle since she became a social worker over 24 years ago. She is intensely interested in a variety of mental health issues and how the intersection of therapy and caring can change people’s lives. She is an avid reader and stays current on classic treatment modalities as well as newer ones. She wholeheartedly believes in the mind-body connection and the importance of nutrition, sleep, and exercise for brain health. Danielle seeks to collaborate with the client and together develop a strategy for treatment that will best fit their needs and goals. She is an excellent listener and strives to be an ally and partner in the client’s health. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a member of the National Association of Social Workers. Her primary goal in treatment is to help all clients live their best lives with no barriers.

Danielle completed her Master of Social Work (MSW) degree at Aurora University, in Aurora, IL. She received a Bachelor of Arts (BA) from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. Danielle worked for many years with psychiatric clients in severe crisis and distress and learned that calmness and caring went a long way in developing trust and partnership in care. Danielle utilizes multiple treatment approaches including but not limited to cognitive behavioral therapy and supportive psychotherapy with a compassion focus designed to meet measurable goals.

Everyone needs help sometimes and Danielle is confident she can assist you with gaining strength, support, and knowledge to cope with a variety of life challenges. She is looking forward to meeting you and if you are ready to do the work together, schedule an appointment with her today!