Danielle Nielson, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, MO

Licensed

Online Counseling

(51 reviews)

LCSW Danielle Nielson

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

Mental health conditions are real, common and treatable.

And recovery is possible.

Danielle Nielson is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

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Licensing: LCSW Years in Practice: 5 State: Missouri

Thank you for checking out my profile, and congratulations on taking the next step improving your quality of life! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Missouri. I completed by BSW at Missouri Western State University in 2013, my MSW from Park University in 2015, and my clinical supervision in 2020. In my time as a social worker I have worked in foster care, domestic violence, and outpatient mental health. I previously worked as an outpatient therapist 8-5 Monday through Friday, but I noticed something- so do a lot of other people. By providing services through BetterHelp, I can help those who have been left out of traditional therapy due to the struggle of scheduling therapy during work hours. This also applies to those of you who are parents- I am a single mom to two amazing kids... so I know about the work/ parent/ self-care balance.

My passion is teaming with individuals to help them identify triggers that are negatively impacting their quality of life, and then identifying and developing skills for managing those triggers. Whether it is trauma, behavioral, or mental health, I believe therapy is a great tool to help bridge the gap between where life is now and where you would like to see life go. I have experience with CBT, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing, all which showcase themselves in my warm, strengths based approach. I believe therapy is a partnership, and that success is best found when both of us are committed to the goals you identify for yourself! Thank you for considering me as your partner in this journey.

About online counseling

Online counseling allows you to receive care from an online mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Issues: Family conflicts Trauma and abuse Parenting issues Coping with life changes Stress Anxiety LGBT Relationship issues Grief Eating disorders Anger management Self esteem Career difficulties Bipolar disorder Depression Compassion fatigue ADHD
Languages Spoken: English

Services offered

Professional, confidential, and judgment-free

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Danielle never ceases to amaze me, always finding just the right questions to really get me to uncover the reasons behind my reasons.

Danielle is a great listener and asks thoughtful questions to provide guidance about next steps.

danielle’s a supportive and attentive therapist

I like having sessions with Danielle. She is a qualified professional and a nice person to talk to and gain better clarity on things. Thanks so much!!

Danielle listens and asks all the right questions, a testament to her incredible powers for clarifying complicated and involved issues so that you can tackle the necessary step by step. It’s a pleasure every single session.

She has been extremely helpful in my journey of overcoming my past and finding my voice and learning how to stand up for myself. She has been incredible!

Such a lovely person, she’s so understanding, caring and supportive , i feel like our sessions has really helped me and she also has an amazing sense of humor:)

Danielle has an easy going and kind personality that instantly disarms you while inviting one to open up freely.

Danielle is so real, funny and helpful. I feel relaxed in sessions with her. A true help

Danielle, is a wonderful therapist, and she is very helpful. I look forward to my visit with her weekly and she always seems to help me get back on track.

In my individual sessions with Danielle Nelson was warm and compassionate. I felt she really listened to me and my issues…I would definitely recommend her as a psychotherapist.

She’s the best. I’ve been working with her now for the last 5 months or so, I’ve never felt better about myself or been more confident in who I am. Thankful for her engagement and expertise week over week.

Danielle is fun to talk with! On days where I don’t know what to talk about she’s able to help me think about even the little things that I can work on. She has great perspective and is a lot like me so it’s easy to talk to her. She’s always kind and understanding and a great therapist if your looking for something casual and not demanding. She goes with the flow :)

Danielle has been amazing. She lets me speak but still offers great advice. I feel very lucky to have her as my therapist. She makes me feel heard and I appreciate that.

Danielle consistently helps me see both the bigger picture and the minutiae in a fresh way, leading interesting discussions that help me draw conclusions that bring about concrete steps to changing long stuck mindsets.

Danielle is honest, caring, compassionate and insightful. She offers excellent advice and listens with care.

Quick to pick up on the real issues, solution oriented. Professional. Would highly recommend for short therapy for a specific problem.

I come from a rural town and didn’t want a therapist that I would probably run into at the grocery store. After getting matched with Danielle though…girl…no one else! She’s it! She’s so insightful and holds space for me and she gives me great advice. It feels like I’m talking to a close friend that just knows her shit.

Danielle is absolutely wonderful. She is a very skilled therapist and very compassionate and easy to talk to and trust. I look forward to our sessions and she has helped me tremendously to take actionable steps in working through things. I highly recommend her. She is very caring and approachable.

Danielle is a lovely person and a very professional therapist. She has caring attitude and builds trustworthy relationship during her session. During the session time with her, you feel you’re in a safe space to process feelings and emotions, and that may give enough energy to either build up something new in your life, or, possibly get a fresh perspective on some familiar aspects of your routine. Danielle is supportive with her advises. I can’t say enough how much I grateful that I was matched with her. Thank you so much, Danielle!

Danielle us an excellent therapist. Candid sincere and empathetic knows CBT and DBT.

Danielle is great at listening and providing advice and support.

It feels like talking to a friend and that’s exactly what I’m needing right now.

Attentive and caring!

Danielle is great to work with. She Is personable, response quickly, and cares about the people she's helping. I would definitely recommend working with Danielle.

An amazing therapist who doesn’t shove her views down you’re throat. She is excellent at coaching on how to talk yourself through you’re problems.

Working with Danielle is a breeze. She’s highly responsive and highly insightful. I would recommend her to all seeking a therapist.

I will always say Danielle has SAVED me. I am currently going through a divorce and her empathy and knowledge and guidance has allowed me to see that I am not damaged and that I am worthy.

I don’t know where I would be without Danielle. She has gotten me through so much.

I have been with Danielle for a few months now, and she makes therapy very easy. I know that on the other end of this phone, she dissect the things that I say with ease and offers me wonderful words and encouragement. She asked me triggering questions that help me elaborate my own thoughts and it has really helped. To have someone relate to you through their own personal experiences, is very rewarding

Danielle is a true professional, caring, listening, knoledgeable. Always punctual, aleays following through, eager to help!!!! Best therapist I had so far!

Amazing human. Really cares about what you have to say. Great follow up questions in regards to what you are saying. Makes me feel safe and comfortable sharing

I am so grateful for Danielle! She is so real and kind. She has been one of the most helpful therapist I’ve ever worked with.

Danielle seems to have a busy schedule but still fits me and my needs into it! She is compassionate and never judges even when I judge myself. She works with me and keeps me feeling like I have a friend. I am enjoying this session with her!

Danielle has been so helpful. She asks the right questions to get me thinking and offers solutions for all the issues I have brought up. I originally started better help to talk about grief, but Danielle has helped me tremendously with the struggles of becoming a new mom as well as grief. I always leave the session feeling like I have new ideas to improve my life!

Danielle has been so helpful in giving me the tools I need to support my well-being during what is a very chaotic time in my life. I’m so grateful for her help.

My therapist is fantastic and so far she has met all of my needs

I’ve been working with Danielle for a few months now. I was unsure how I would do in therapy since I had never been and especially since it was online. But all I have to say is I am blessed to have her. She has helped me overcome something that ate away at me for 9 years. She is always making me laugh, and reminds me that I am doing great. I’ve made HUGE strides so far with her and I’m so beyond thankful for her. Thank you Danielle for talking to me like a person, I have no fear in sharing anything with you. You are blunt and honest but in such a good way, and even when I’m having weeks where I don’t write in, you still remind me that I am a rockstar. When we have sessions when I am not in a bad mood or just am unsure about things you assume me that no problem or concern I have is invalid. Thank you for always assuring me that my problems and concerns are valid no matter how big or small.

She's been amazing so far. Very sweet and caring. Listens really well. She's what I really needed

She’s great, very easy to talk to and be vulnerable with.

Danielle is really smart, warm, and responsive. She can quickly understand issues and get to the heart of the matter. She has a really independent and strong perspective that I appreciate.

I love Danielle. She always keeps it real and is great at listening and making suggestions. I always feel better after chatting with her.

I've only had two sessions with Dr. Nelson. So far her suggestions on how to deal with the things I share with her have helped. She's also easy to talk to because she knows how to listen. I honestly wish our sessions were longer as I've been having such a positive experience, but I understand there are others who need her expertise. I've been booking weekly.

It has been great working with Danielle! She is a great listener and the life sessions feel like talking to a good friend, while still being professional. I have only been in therapy for a few weeks but I can see improvements in my life already. She has helped me get a new perspective after a stressful life change and has given me great advice to get my life back on the right track.

Danielle is a thoughtful, kind and personable therapist. She is very easy to talk to, but she is also very professional and always ensures you are equipped with the tools you need. Highly recommend!

danielle has been nothing but fantastic so far, although we’ve only been together for a month or maybe even less, she’s very compassionate, has a great personality and makes me feel at home.

Danielle is so great!! I’ve been with her for almost 6 months, and the progress has been made in personal, professional and even self-image. She’s been great at holding myself accountable when I need to be, and also giving great perception of when it could be another persons problem. She’s helped me work on many task that have elevated myself and the way I communicate to others. However, she’s also helped me learn self-acceptance in the things I can’t and when to know you’ve done your best and that’s all you can ask. I love how in depth her message responses are, to our video sessions weekly. All in all, Danielle is great and if you’re looking for someone to help guide you, but let you fly in your own, she’s it. I’m incredibly grateful for her and the work we’ve done together.

Danielle has been great so far for my first few weeks of Better Helps. She has checked in on me multiple times and has guided me through a rough patch. Thank you Danielle!!

I have been working with Danielle for awhile now. And all I can say is she’s great. She listens. She engages. She cares. Danielle is so easy to open up to that it’s as easy as talking to a friend. I have never opened up to a therapist like I have her. I am so grateful I found her.

I love Danielle. She is great at listening to me and giving different options of things that can help me. I appreciate her insights. She is great, I highly recommend

Danielle has been great at giving me new perspectives, advice and new ideas on how to handle situations. She is also very easy to talk to!

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