Hello,
My name is Danae Ganos. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing and able to work with clients who are in the state of Illinois during the times of their sessions. I received my Bachelor's degree from Judson University and my Master's degree from Loyola University in Chicago. I have over 23 years of professional work experience in both community mental health and private practice settings.
My areas of expertise include: developing coping skills to manage anxiety and depression, moving through grief and loss, healing from abuse and trauma, dealing with transition, managing stress, and codependency.
I am also well-versed and comfortable in working with multiple other issues such as family-of-origin, communication, self-love, isolation and loneliness, guilt and shame, recovery after divorce or separation, and women's issues.
My treatment approach varies somewhat depending upon the issues being addressed, but most frequently I find client-centered and cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) to be the most effective. I strongly encourage clients to make use of homework assignments in-between sessions. I have found that most of the real work of therapy happens in between sessions when practicing what is learned during session takes place.
It takes a lot of courage to take that first step in reaching out for help on a journey of growth and change. I believe that every person has many strengths that will help them in overcoming challenges along the way. If you think that working with me is a good fit, I look forward to listening to you, to learning your story, and to walking alongside you as you continue to move closer towards wholeness and health.
"The world breaks everyone and afterwards many are strong at the broken places." ~ Earnest Hemingway
Additional areas of focus: Codependency, Communication problems, Divorce and separation, Family of origin issues, Guilt and shame, Isolation / loneliness, Self-love, Women's issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
IL LCSW 149.005037
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She’s fantastic
Written on Nov 05, 2024 after therapy with Danae for 1 year and 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, and coping with life changes
Danae is great. She is a n excellent listener. She suggests helpful resources and tools to gain better understanding and insights. I highly recommend her as a therapist.
Written on Sep 19, 2024 after therapy with Danae for 3 months on issues concerning relationship issues, and grief
I really like her She has given me good ideas and seems to understand my situation
Written on Jul 18, 2024 after therapy with Danae for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, grief, and coping with life changes
She’s great!
Written on Apr 17, 2024 after therapy with Danae for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
Danae is wonderful. She is warm, caring, gentle and oh so pleasant. And a fantastic therapist who has helped me immensely. My journey has been easier with Danae’s gentle guidance, encouragement and warmth. I will forever be thankful for joining Better Help and receiving Danae as my therapist when I did in my life.
Written on Feb 02, 2024 after therapy with Danae for 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes
Very patient, great listener and gently challenges you where you need it
Written on Jan 03, 2024 after therapy with Danae for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd