About Daniel
Dr. Daniel Cifarelli helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, and trauma. He also supports people dealing with issues around self-esteem, LGBT concerns, chronic illness or pain, guilt and shame, and life purpose.
He is an LPC and works from West Virginia, and speaks English. He trained originally in medicine before completing master’s degrees in Clinical Rehabilitation and in Mental Health Counseling. That background shapes a practical outlook on how medical problems and mental health interact.
Background and approach
He has four years of clinical experience as a licensed professional counselor. In sessions he focuses on clear, short-term goals and teaches skills people can use between appointments. He draws on cognitive behavioral methods to identify unhelpful thinking and on dialectical behavior ideas to handle strong emotions.
Trauma-focused strategies are used when past events continue to affect daily life. People can expect a collaborative style where the therapist listens first and then suggests steps. He emphasizes balancing work, relationships, and personal interests as part of recovery.
He also brings understanding of challenges faced by the LGBT and medically disabled communities. Outside of practice he enjoys time with family and his dog, and attends live concerts. That everyday perspective informs a down-to-earth approach in sessions focused on practical change and steadier daily functioning.
How certain approaches translate to online care
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, acceptance, and helping people find their own answers. Online sessions let a therapist reflect back concerns and priorities while the person sets goals and pace.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches concrete skills to change them. In video or text sessions this looks like identifying unhelpful thoughts, practicing new behaviors, and using worksheets between appointments.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches skills to manage intense emotions and improve relationships. A therapist can introduce DBT skills during calls and coach their use in daily life through brief messages or chat check-ins.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work together with the person to choose which methods match their goals, needs, and preferences, and adjust the plan as progress is made. This collaborative tone helps tailor tools to each situation.
Online formats offer flexibility for busy schedules and different comfort levels. Video calls are useful for face-to-face interaction and teaching exercises. Phone sessions work when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging allow quick check-ins, homework support, and ongoing skill practice between sessions.
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- Experience
- 4 years
- Licensed
- Pennsylvania, West Virginia
- Languages
- English
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