- Person-centered approach
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness practices
About Danelle
Danelle Locklear is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in North Carolina with five years of clinical experience. She works with adults dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship strain, trauma, depression, grief, and guilt and shame. Danelle also helps people who struggle with sleep, eating concerns, parenting questions, ADHD, and life changes.
She takes a person-centered approach, focusing on clients' strengths and practical steps forward. Sessions tend to look at what a person already manages well and build on those skills. Danelle may use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness techniques when those methods fit a client's goals.
Before offering clinical therapy, she spent many years in school social work and substance use support, which informs how she talks with people about family dynamics and addiction. That background means she is used to helping people untangle roles, responsibilities, and repeated patterns.
In a typical session with Danelle, clients can expect clear, action-focused conversation. She works with concrete goals such as reducing symptoms, changing unhelpful thinking, improving communication, or finding better daily routines. Motivational Interviewing and solution-focused ideas guide conversations about change.
People who come for help with guilt or shame often explore how those feelings affect relationships, parenting, work, and self‑worth. Danelle supports practical steps toward calmer days and clearer choices, while attending to the strong emotions that sit under those behaviors.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person's strengths and priorities. It involves listening, reflecting, and helping clients set concrete goals that feel relevant to their life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, using practical exercises and short homework to shift unhelpful patterns and reduce distress. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing skills to reduce reactivity and improve moment-to-moment awareness.Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will collaborate with clients to choose which methods fit their goals and preferences. That might mean starting with person-centered conversation, adding CBT tools for immediate symptom relief, or practicing mindfulness to manage strong feelings like shame.
The therapist's biography does not specify session formats, so confirm the available online options before you book. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into busy days, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people use video or phone when that suits their energy and bandwidth. These practical benefits help therapy fit into everyday life without requiring major scheduling changes.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with related to guilt and shame?
She works with guilt and shame alongside issues like addiction, relationship problems, trauma, depression, grief, and parenting stress.
How would she approach feelings of persistent guilt?
She uses a person-centered style, often combining Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and motivational techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and develop practical coping steps.
What is her professional background and experience?
She has five years of clinical experience as an LCSW and prior work in school social work and substance use services that inform her approach.
What credential and state licensure does she hold?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in North Carolina.
Does she work in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment and cost work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are needed to begin working together?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.