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Danielle Stivers, MD, LCPC

Practical therapy for anxiety and life changes

12 years in practice · based in Maryland · sessions in English · online sessions

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About Danielle

Danielle Stivers is a licensed clinician in Maryland who helps people manage stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, and depression. She guides clients through life changes and the challenges that come with grief, trauma, addiction, and relationship strain. Her approach is straightforward and rooted in everyday language so parents can quickly grasp what to expect.

Danielle keeps sessions open and nonjudgmental. She encourages people to talk through what they are feeling and to try concrete steps between visits.

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Background and approach

She blends talk therapy with practical tools so clients can practice new skills at home. Her background includes 12 years of professional experience in mental health. In addition to clinical work, Danielle has training and hands-on practice in nutrition coaching and personal training.

She often brings exercise and wellness habits into the work when clients want that focus. Therapy with Danielle tends to focus on small, manageable goals. She uses methods that help people rethink unhelpful thoughts, try new behaviors, and build on strengths they already have.

Sessions are collaborative and paced to each person's needs. People who want flexible options can meet by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. Danielle supports clients who want to address issues like anger, caregiving stress, attachment concerns, career decisions, and life purpose in a practical way.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely and accepting each person without judgement. It helps people feel heard and build trust so they can talk about anxiety, self-esteem, or relationship worries.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and try different responses. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes because it teaches practical skills to change patterns.

Solution-Focused Therapy zeroes in on goals and small steps that move someone forward. It is helpful when a person wants clear, short-term strategies for problems like stress, motivation, or communication issues.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work together with each client to pick methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaboration may include blending approaches or shifting strategies over time based on what helps most.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls let people have face-to-face conversations from different locations. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and can fit into a short break. Live chat and text-based messaging let clients check in between sessions or use shorter, frequent touchpoints. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent around work, parenting, and other responsibilities.
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Questions people ask

What concerns does she help with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem struggles, and coping with life changes, plus relationship, grief, trauma, addiction, and parenting issues.
What is her style in sessions?
Sessions are direct and nonjudgmental. She focuses on talking through feelings and trying small practical steps between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
She brings 12 years of professional experience in mental health work and related wellness coaching.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds MD and LCPC credentials and practices in Maryland.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
Therapy is available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to therapist availability.

What this therapist works with

Experience
12 years
Licensed
Maryland
Languages
English

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