She’s the best never fire this woman xoxo
Danielle McDonald, LCSW
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Danielle is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- 5.0 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with Danielle. View 4 reviews
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in New York
Recent reviews
Love her. She’s so flexible and sweet and well educated, does her best to give you as much as she can in those 45 minutes!
More about Danielle
- 17 years' experience
- Female
- LCSW
Welcome to BetterHelp! My name is Danielle McDonald, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Certified School Social Worker (CSSW) practicing near Buffalo, New York. I graduated from the University at Buffalo School of Social Work with my Masters degree in 2006 and have been working in the field for 17 years. During my career I have worked in a variety of settings, including inpatient and outpatient mental health treatment and substance abuse counseling. This experience has enabled me to work with many different populations including children, teenagers, young adults and adults.
My experience includes working with individuals with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, self-esteem, career challenges, substance use issues, and major life changes including learning how to adjust to new normals. I believe that the therapeutic alliance is one of the most important aspects of counseling, and is a very important catalyst for the change and growth that you would like to see. I am very easy-going and have a collaborative approach to therapy. I love to build relationships with others using empathy, listening and humor. Clients tell me I am a mindful listener, compassionate, and engaging.
In my practice, I tend to primarily use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client Centered Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy, but often adjust my technique to meet the needs of my client. I am flexible and willing to utilize the mode of communication that you are most comfortable with. In the beginning of counseling, I will discuss with you the needs or concerns that brought you to seek out therapy. From there we will work together to identify the goals that you would like to achieve.
It takes a lot of strength and courage to take these first steps and I look forward to working with you!
Specialties
Stress
Anxiety
Addictions
Self esteem
Depression
Coping with life changes
LGBT
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Parenting issues
Anger management
Career difficulties
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Attachment issues
Blended family issues
Co-morbidity
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Dependent personality
Divorce and separation
Family problems
Fatherhood issues
First responder issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Impulsivity
Men's issues
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Money and financial issues
Mood disorders
Phobias
Post-traumatic stress
Pregnancy and childbirth
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Smoking / vaping cessation
Social anxiety and phobia
Women's issues
Workplace issues
Young adult issues
Treatment Approaches
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Licenses
Danielle McDonald's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1891269965.
- LCSW · New York · 080182 · Expires June 2027
About online counseling
- Affordable.
- Pay a low flat fee.
- Convenient.
- Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
- Available now.
- There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.
Online counseling allows you to receive care from a 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.
Reviews for Danielle McDonald
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
She’s the best never fire this woman xoxo
Love her. She’s so flexible and sweet and well educated, does her best to give you as much as she can in those 45 minutes!
She's great! Super friendly, always flexible on availability and I really appreciate her!
I have been to a few therapists and Danielle is one of the best
Frequently asked questions
Does Danielle McDonald offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Danielle McDonald works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Danielle McDonald speak?
Danielle McDonald speaks English.
How many years of experience does Danielle McDonald have?
Danielle McDonald has 17 years of experience.
Where is Danielle McDonald licensed to practice?
Danielle McDonald is licensed to practice in New York.
Does Danielle McDonald accept clients outside of the United States?
No, Danielle McDonald does not accept clients outside of the United States.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
What treatment approaches does Danielle McDonald offer?
Danielle McDonald offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy.
How can I communicate with Danielle McDonald?
Danielle McDonald can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Danielle McDonald?
Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.
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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.