Who is Danielle?
I’m a proud Overland Park, Kansas native with a soft spot for the mountains. A former soccer player turned slow-living enthusiast. I love rainy-day reading, long walks with my husband, and sweet moments with our chocolate lab, Ford. I’m also a big fan of Chiefs football and a cozy night in.
As a therapist, I want my clients to feel seen, supported, and cared for. When you walk in, you don’t need to have it all figured out. I’ll meet you where you are, without judgment, expectations, or pressure. Our work together gives you the chance to breathe, feel grounded, and start to heal.
Whether you’re navigating anxiety, feeling overwhelmed in relationships, carrying past hurt, or living under the pressure to perform, we’ll move at a pace that feels right for you. Our work will be a space to slow down, get curious, and understand what you’re carrying so you can feel more grounded in yourself and more connected to others. If faith is meaningful to you, we can thoughtfully weave that into our work in a way that feels safe, personal, and true to who you are. And if not, that’s okay too.
I earned my Bachelor's degree in Psychology with a focus on Clinical and Counseling Psychology from Colorado State University, followed by a Master's in Counseling with a specialization in Marriage, Couple, and Family Therapy from MidAmerica Nazarene University. I'm a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC 04117) in Kansas.
I use a strengths-based approach to help clients explore how their experiences, relationships, and emotions shape the way they feel and think. I draw from evidence-based modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), EMDR, and trauma-informed care.
The Meaning of Heartwood
Heartwood is the strong, central core of a tree, offering stability and resilience, helping the tree endure. Like the heartwood of a tree, you have a deep, enduring core that can support you through life's storms. When you reconnect with that inner strength, you begin to heal, grow, and transform.
This is the foundation of the space I aim to create.