Hello, my name is Danielle (she, her, hers).
I believe that even severe mental health challenges can be viewed as imbalances and that our overall wellness is informed by our ability to engage in healthy behaviors and relationships. Many challenges, both internal and external, can interfere with wellness. I believe that healthy relationships are fundamental to our fulfillment as human beings and that often this starts and ends with our relationship to ourselves.
I am a licensed mental health counselor (LCMHC) based in New Hampshire and also maintain licensure for alcohol and drug counseling (LADCI) in Massachusetts. I have been providing counseling services for the past 10 years and am lucky to have worked in many diverse settings with children, adults, and families including outpatient, in home, and residential levels of care. I have a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Saint Anselm College and Master of Science Degree from Southern New Hampshire University in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, with a concentration in co-occurring addiction.
I have worked with individuals and families facing many challenges, including relationship issues, trauma, ADHD, addiction, depression, and anxiety. I am certified in Dialectal Behavior Therapy (DBT). I am passionate about addressing systemic barriers to care through social justice work and maintain an ongoing education focused on trauma-informed practices and cultural awareness.
The approaches I use vary greatly depending on the person I am working with and their preferences, but most often these might include dialectal behavioral therapy (DBT), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, existential therapy, and client-centered therapy.
Whatever you may be struggling with, and whatever your comfort level is in talking about it, my goal is to help you identify current challenges and a path forward that works for you. There are no fees for initial consultation and if I am not able to address what you are struggling with, I may be able to point you in the direction of someone who can.
I hope I can be of help and look forward to working with you!
Additional areas of focus: Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, Adoption and foster care, Attachment issues, BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture, Body image, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Control issues, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Drug and alcohol addiction, Family of origin issues, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Immigration issues, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Men's issues, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Personality disorders, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and discrimination, Self-harm, Self-love, Sex addiction, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexuality, Traumatic brain injury, Women's issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
NH LCMHC 2235
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Danielle Van Dusen. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Danielle has been an invaluable help in turning my life around and giving me a brighter way to look at the world and the way I move through it. Her sessions are a great balance of critical/clinical expertise with LOTS of down-to-earth humor. Just what I could hope for in a therapist.
Written on Feb 13, 2024 after therapy with Danielle for 2 years and 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, bipolar disorder, and adhd
Danielle is the most kind and understanding person I have ever had the pleasure of talking to. She really puts things into perspective for me and encourages me to think largely when it comes to my feelings.
Written on Sep 27, 2022 after therapy with Danielle for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and adhd
Danielle has been the best therapist I have had so far. She listens really well and relates to things I talk to her about in a way that makes it feel as if I’m talking to a friend, not just a therapist.
Written on May 17, 2022 after therapy with Danielle for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, grief, anger management, and coping with life changes
Pretty cool gal
Written on Apr 19, 2022 after therapy with Danielle for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd
She is amazing. Forward thinking while rooted in what works. Compassionate and confident, nurturing and challenging. 5 stars
Written on Apr 08, 2022 after therapy with Danielle for 1 month on issues concerning addictions
Danielle is such a wise soul. She is empathetic and understands me to my core!! She has so many resources to share that have been really helpful and has opened my eyes to a lot of different things that I hadn’t considered. I greatly appreciate her time and would highly recommend her to anyone!
Written on Jan 04, 2022 after therapy with Danielle for 7 months on issues concerning eating disorders