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Greetings! I have been a licensed Clinical Psychologist in Florida for six years and providing psychological services for more than 15. My first experience with psychology was in high school. I remember being fascinated by the mind, psychological research, and the ways people can be similar and different at the same time. Initially, I believed that I was made for analysis and assessment. Still, During my time at Nova Southeastern University, I was encouraged to do initial practicum work in an outpatient addictions program. As it turns out, I much enjoyed the experience and providing therapeutic services. I continued involvement in both areas. As someone who enjoys learning, this initial experience broadened my mind to the many possible psychology areas and the benefits therapeutic services offer. During the remainder of my doctorate work, I provided services to individuals seeking motivation for change, coping with depression, experiencing anxiety, personality difficulties, or struggling with co-occurring addiction-related concerns. My studies further allowed me to work with individuals experiencing significant financial distress, homelessness, legal interests, and neurological deficits. I have provided services at inpatient, outpatient, community mental health, and outreach settings.
My approach to treatment can best is eclectic, holistic, and individualized. Having been trained in Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialect Behavioral Therapy, I can offer guidance from multiple theoretical frameworks. Although it can be initially uncomfortable to speak with a stranger about significant personal concerns, my goal is to provide an environment that is friendly, judgment-free, open-minded, empathetic, and feels like you are talking to a friend. I believe that together we can work towards meeting your goals and improving the way you feel. Please know, change takes time, and I will be there to assist you in problem-solving, identifying the issues impacting your quality of life, and developing tools to overcome difficulties.
Professional experience
16yrs in practice
Stress, AnxietyTrauma, AbuseCoping with life changesADHD
Additional areas of focus:Addictions, LGBT, Relationship issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Depression, Coaching, Abandonment, Antisocial Personality, Attachment issues, Avoidant Personality, BDSM, Kink, Alternative Sex Culture, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Dependent Personality, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Domestic Violence, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Eating and Food-Related Issues, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Forgiveness, Gender Dysphoria, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Jealousy, Midlife crisis, Narcissism, Personality Disorders, Phobias, Polyamory / Nonmonogamous Relationships, Post-traumatic stress, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Self-Harm, Self-love, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Sexuality, Smoking/Vaping Cessation, Social anxiety and phobia, Somatization, Women's issues
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Dr. DANIELLE DANCE. 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.
She is very patient and understands the importance of being able to communicate with her
Written on Feb 22, 2024 after therapy with DANIELLE for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, eating disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
i’ve gone through so many therapists in the last few years, yet I always felt it was missing an element of empathy and genuine understanding. as a person with adhd, and complex ptsd i needed somebody who understood that i like for space to be held for me as i heal and process, not necessarily be given advice, tasks and practices. Doc Dance, i finally know what it feels like to be understood by your therapist. she’s a generous listener, always felt the sense of understanding, empathy & support during our sessions. Her sharing of relevant and valuable life experience as well as gentle communication of liberating truths about my situation (regardless if they may be hard to say or hear) has really helped me make strides in my growth and self acceptance.
very grateful to have found her on here, truly a one of a kind person ✨
Written on Jan 03, 2024 after therapy with DANIELLE for 6 months on issues concerning depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, anger management, and compassion fatigue
Dr. Dance has been great, her approach gives a comfort that I haven't had with a previous therapist. Sessions with her feel like a conversation even on the more difficult topics. But I leave each session feeling better and with something to takeaway that continues to help.
Written on Nov 13, 2023 after therapy with DANIELLE for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, coping with life changes, and adhd
I strongly recommend Dr Dance. She has a magnificent way of understanding what I'm trying to convey when I have no idea how to myself. I'm so glad we connected through this app
Written on Oct 04, 2023 after therapy with DANIELLE for 8 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and adhd
Dr. D is fabulous, by far the best mental health care I've ever had. I've always had issues with psychologists and Dr. D isn't just another blazer, she's a whole person who comes from understanding as and real world experience. I've had a habit of frustrating my mental health team in the past and Dr. D absolutely gets me. She can follow me and help with my complex traumas. We have established patterns over the last year and I have a great roadmap of what I can expect. I feel confident with Dr. D on my side.
Written on Sep 08, 2023 after therapy with DANIELLE for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Dr. Dance is a really good therapist. Good listener, respectful of the speed we need to go. She is a no nonsense therapist, and she make me feel really heard and understood. I feel I can really confide in her, and never feel judged.
I am really lucky to have her in my life
Written on Jul 18, 2023 after therapy with DANIELLE for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Honestly the only therapist I have connected with that I feel actually cares about me and my journey. Would recommend to anyone!
Written on Jun 30, 2023 after therapy with DANIELLE for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, anger management, and compassion fatigue
She is a wonderful talented therapist
Written on Apr 29, 2023 after therapy with DANIELLE for 2 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and career difficulties
Wonderful as always!
Written on Feb 23, 2023 after therapy with DANIELLE for 1 year and 6 months on issues concerning depression, lgbt, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Best therapist I've ever had!!!
Written on Jan 26, 2023 after therapy with DANIELLE for 1 year and 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd
Dr. Dance is my rock in hard times. I always know that I can count on her to lift my spirits when things get hard and she is always there to encourage me to grow in the healthiest ways! I’m so lucky to have found BetterHelp and Dr. Dance.
Written on Jan 18, 2023 after therapy with DANIELLE for 1 year and 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
I’ve gone through probably around 7 therapists in 10 years. When I found Dr. Dance it automatically felt like the right fit for the first time in my life. Very happy.
Written on Dec 13, 2022 after therapy with DANIELLE for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, career difficulties, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
I really appreciate Dr. Dance listening to me without judgement. She makes it very easy to talk with her and she provides such useful information to help me through my anxiety.
Written on Nov 13, 2022 after therapy with DANIELLE for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, and trauma and abuse
Dr. Dance has helped me through some difficult issues. I always look forward to our sessions.
Written on Oct 18, 2022 after therapy with DANIELLE for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, and coping with life changes
A very compassionate listener and a very helpful guide. I have been working with Dr. Dance for over a year and she has been an incredibly important addition to my life. She has helped equipped me with tools that give me the confidence to take life head on. A year ago I was having emergency calls with her, now I sometimes go weeks without talking, not because I don't miss her :), but because I am so much more strong and stable than when we first started.
Written on Sep 21, 2022 after therapy with DANIELLE for 1 year and 6 months on issues concerning lgbt, relationship issues, and coping with life changes
She's very good
Listening skills are on point!
Written on Sep 09, 2022 after therapy with DANIELLE for 1 month on issues concerning addictions, lgbt, and relationship issues
Dr. Dance is understanding, supportive, and insightful. She is very knowledgeable but down-to-earth. She is also honest and straightforward in her responses. Talking to her is fun! If you’re looking for a blank slate therapist who just nods and responds to everything “tell me more about that,” then she is not the therapist for you! While keeping an appropriate professional distance, she nevertheless makes me feel like I’m chatting with a friend.
Written on Aug 05, 2022 after therapy with DANIELLE for 2 years and 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, and self esteem
It is not a therapy, it is A life changing experience with Dr. Dance.
Written on Jun 16, 2022 after therapy with DANIELLE for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Dr Dance has been extremely professional and very supportive in helping me with my mental health. She gave me excellent practical tools I can use long term to help me achieve my goals. As well as make me feel more comfortable in my own mind.
Written on Jun 15, 2022 after therapy with DANIELLE for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, and career difficulties
Doc is awesome!
Written on Jun 13, 2022 after therapy with DANIELLE for 8 months
Hands down the best therapist! She listens and let’s me express myself. She is attentive and you can tell she cares a lot. It’s so easy to talk to her and open up to her.
Written on Apr 25, 2022 after therapy with DANIELLE for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, self esteem, coaching, and adhd
Absolutely amazing! Dr. Dance has been such incredible support from the beginning. She is a great listener, is empathetic, and consistently asks the right questions that challenge me and offer the tools needed for growth. Super thankful!
Written on Feb 15, 2022 after therapy with DANIELLE for 4 months on issues concerning lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues
Dr dance has been helping me through so long and is giving me many perspective on things which is helping me through.
Written on Oct 18, 2021 after therapy with DANIELLE for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes
I've only had two sessions with Dr. Dance thus far, but she seems terrific -- very empathetic, and intelligent.
Written on Oct 12, 2021 after therapy with DANIELLE for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Having been in therapy with Danie has been as big of a life changing experience as finding out I had ADHD in the first place, every week is a new "aha" moment.
She's a great, active listener, her knowledge is wide and deep in all ADHD topics (and not only, she's a bit of a walking encyclopedia) and shares with me not only what she knows but her thinking process as well, which is the spark that enlightens the sole knowledge as she's incredibly smart, so the mind paths she articulates are deep enough that they're able to stay put in my mind, simple enough for me to understand.
Every session is rich in verbalizing feelings and thoughts, every though situation I'm facing in my life I've begun to apply the rule "what would Danie say" as a mind dialogue that helps me unlock entanglements to reach kinder, smarter reactions quicker, to both me and others, and helping me see my slightly different and messier brain as not too bad after all. Thanks for everything, Doc!
Written on Oct 06, 2021 after therapy with DANIELLE for 9 months on issues concerning addictions, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
I don't know what I would do without Dr. Dance's guidance and support. I wish I could spend every day talking with her, and with the option of messaging I know I will never feel alone or lost because she will be there to guide me when I need it! Thank you!
Written on Jul 20, 2021 after therapy with DANIELLE for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and self esteem
Dr. Dance is phenomenal. In the short time I've been doing sessions with her, I've felt so much better about myself and my mental health. She listens, she understands, she actually cares and she's real. Hard to find these days.
Written on Jul 05, 2021 after therapy with DANIELLE for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and self esteem
Dr.Dance has helped me understand, explore, and challenge the way I feel towards my life and relationships. She is very validating, and I am better able to deal with distressing situations because of the work we have done together. She is honest, open minded, and funny - a refreshing personality :)
Written on May 22, 2021 after therapy with DANIELLE for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Danie is just what I wanted and needed in a counsellor. She totally gets me and helps me feel a little less crazy. She is very knowledgeable and empathetic of my needs. Big fan!
Written on Mar 28, 2021 after therapy with DANIELLE for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
I have never had help of this sort, and I was skeptical in the beginning. But Dr. Dance is helping me understand myself and my the reason behind my behavior more, this is helping me improve in the areas I'd like.
Written on Feb 08, 2021 after therapy with DANIELLE for 2 months on issues concerning trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Dr. Danielle has been such a huge support for me as I walk the path of recuperating from extreme stress and anxiety. She has been a strong source of motivation, encouraging me to be strong, and to make the better decisions. Her constant, unbiased approach to provide me the warmth and comfort I needed is truly appreciated. I would not have had the peace of mind today had it not been for her guidance. I am full of gratitude to you, Dr. Danielle.
Written on Jan 18, 2021 after therapy with DANIELLE for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Dr. Dance is one of the few good people in the world. All she’s shown me was support, understanding, no judgement and a whole lot of compassion. I’ve grown a lot with her and I still have more growing to do. We have a great banter and interesting conversations. I wouldn’t want anyone else helping me!
Written on Nov 25, 2020 after therapy with DANIELLE for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and self esteem
Fantastic councillor. Very down to earth and relatable ♥️
Written on Nov 23, 2020 after therapy with DANIELLE for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Dr Dance is personable, professional, and helpful
Written on Aug 11, 2020 after therapy with DANIELLE for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and self esteem
Dr. Dance is very warm and open. She listens to my worries and helps to re-contextualise them. She has a wide range of approaches to therapy and has managed to tailor an approach for me as an individual.
Written on Jul 20, 2020 after therapy with DANIELLE for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
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