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Danielle Whiteside, LMFT

Relationships Trauma, Abuse Parenting issues Self esteem, Motivation Coping with life changes
Video Phone Live Chat Messaging

About me

Are you looking for a supportive space to heal, reflect, and make meaningful changes in your life, relationships, or career? You don’t have to navigate this season alone—I’m here to walk alongside you.

Life brings challenges to all of us. Some seasons feel steady, while others feel overwhelming or uncertain. Our experiences—especially relational ones—can shape how we see ourselves and how we show up with others. Therapy can be a place to slow down, gain clarity, and create lasting, realistic change.

I work from a relational and strengths-based approach, helping clients explore patterns, improve communication, and build healthier connections. I specialize in working with individuals and couples navigating relationship challenges, premarital and marital concerns, trauma, abandonment, foster care and adoption-related experiences, and identity awareness through tools like the Enneagram to better understand triggers and emotional responses.

My goal is to offer a safe, nonjudgmental environment where you can show up as yourself, lower your guard, and begin the work of healing. Together, we’ll focus on building stability, insight, and practical goals that support meaningful growth.

You’re welcome here—just as you are!

Professional experience

12 yrs in practice
Relationships Trauma, Abuse Parenting issues Self esteem, Motivation Coping with life changes

Additional areas of focus: Stress, Anxiety, Family conflicts, Grief, Anger management, Career difficulties, Depression, Abandonment, Adoption and foster care, Attachment issues, Blended family issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues

Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Gottman Method, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy

Services offered

Video
Phone
Live Chat
Messaging

License information

KY LMFT 273966

SD LMFT LMFT11627

GA LMFT MFT002264

IN LMFT 35002279A

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Danielle Whiteside. 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.

I love working with her. She listens and helps me learn more about myself. She has truly made me a better person.

Written on Feb 19, 2024 after therapy with Danielle for 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues

So far I have only had 1 session with Danielle. Instantly she made me feel so comfortable to open up. I appreciate all of her health and can’t wait for more sessions with her.

Written on Jan 12, 2024 after therapy with Danielle for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, anger management, and coping with life changes

She’s amazing and truly supports all sides of my growth!

Written on Aug 29, 2023 after therapy with Danielle for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, anger management, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue

I've only been using BetterHelp and working with Danielle for a short time, but it has been extremely helpful! She helps me identify short and long-term coping strategies and goals to make day-to-day life better and is by far the best therapist I've ever had. It makes me excited about how I can better myself in the future.

Written on Mar 26, 2023 after therapy with Danielle for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and anger management

Danielle is so attentive and wonderful at helping me communicate what’s on my mind. Someone like her is hard to find. I appreciate her willingness to listen fully and learn about me. I feel like she genuinely cares about my success and happiness. Couldn’t ask for more

Written on Feb 17, 2023 after therapy with Danielle for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, and adhd

I truly love the insight and support Danielle gives me any time that we talk. She listens and asks questions that make me really think and reflect.

Written on Nov 24, 2022 after therapy with Danielle for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and family conflicts