Danielle Stivers, LCPC

Danielle Stivers is a licensed clinical professional counselor in Maryland with 12 years of experience. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and life changes. She also supports those dealing with addiction, grief, parenting strain, anger, and relationship or family challenges.

She focuses on creating an open, nonjudgmental space where people can talk honestly about what’s on their mind. Sessions aim to help clients feel heard and to find practical steps they can use between meetings. Danielle combines straightforward conversation with goal-focused work to make progress feel manageable.

Danielle brings a practical, lifestyle-minded angle to therapy. She also works as a nutrition coach and personal trainer and draws on those experiences to help clients strengthen confidence and mood. She enjoys powerlifting and often talks with clients about small, sustainable habits that support mental health.

Her approach includes client-centered conversation, cognitive behavioral techniques, and solution-focused strategies. That mix is used to identify unhelpful thinking, try new behaviors, and set short-term goals. Danielle helps people break problems into smaller, usable steps so change feels realistic.

Clients can expect a direct but compassionate style that balances listening with actionable suggestions. She encourages collaboration on goals and adapts plans as needs shift. If you want someone who blends talk therapy with practical wellness ideas, she may be a fit.

How these approaches guide online care

Client-Centered Therapy is built around the person in the room. The therapist listens, reflects what she hears, and follows the client’s pace to help them find their own solutions. This approach is useful when someone needs a supportive space to sort through emotions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions interact. It uses simple exercises to test unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors, which can help with anxiety, depression, and stress. Solution-Focused Therapy emphasizes practical steps and short-term goals to create change quickly when stuck on a specific problem.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Danielle works collaboratively to decide which methods fit a person’s goals and preferences. She adjusts plans as progress is made and checks in about what is or isn’t working.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Online work can make it easier to schedule sessions around daily life, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Talk with the therapist about what will fit your routine and technical setup so sessions can be practical and useful.