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Danielle Allen, 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 50 reviews
Great news, Danielle is accepting new clients!
She is normally fully-booked.
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Pennsylvania and Maine

Recent reviews

Danielle is very professional, compassionate And listens very well. I couldn’t ask for a better therapist

Reviewed November 2024

I have only had one session but she made me feel safe. That’s what I need right now,

Reviewed November 2024

More about Danielle

  • 18 years' experience
  • Female
  • LCSW

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in both Pennsylvania and Maine and have been working with clients struggling with mental health issues for over 18 years! I have worked with many different populations over the years and specialize in treating individuals with depression, anxiety, stress issues, aging issues, and other life changes! I also have worked as a hospice social worker and have run grief and loss, support groups!

My counseling style is compassionate and warm, and I believe in treating everyone with respect! I also focus more on a collaborative style which allows you to be in control of the pace and focus of your sessions, while also offering feedback and alternative ways of thinking and problem-solving. I tend to use several approaches while working with individuals, such as cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, and problem-solving approaches. I believe that every individual can make changes and their lives and I aim to empower them to meet those goals!

Therapy can be a big step for individuals and change can be scary, but the results are very rewarding!

I offer video, phone, and live chat as options for our sessions and I can be flexible to meet the hours that you need for your busy schedule so that sessions do not have to be an added stressor to your life.

I look forward to working with you and helping you to live the life that you deserve and that you desire!

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Relationship issues Self esteem Depression Coping with life changes Family conflicts Grief Career difficulties Compassion fatigue Aging and geriatric issues Attachment issues Blended family issues Caregiver issues and stress Codependency Commitment issues Communication problems Control issues Divorce and separation Emptiness Family problems Forgiveness Guilt and shame Hospice and end-of-life counseling Isolation / loneliness Life purpose Midlife crisis Mood disorders Panic disorder and panic attacks Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Self-love Social anxiety and phobia Women's issues Workplace issues Young adult issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Solution-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Danielle Allen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1174544597.

  • LCSW · Pennsylvania · CW016669 · Expires February 2025
  • LCSW · Maine · LC21702 · Expires September 2026

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, also known as teletherapy, is a method of delivering mental health services through digital means such as video conferencing, phone calls, or messaging platforms. It can be an ideal option for individuals who have difficulty accessing traditional therapy due to geographical distance, time constraints, or personal preferences like privacy and comfort. Many people find it easier to open up from the familiarity of their own space.

Teletherapy has been found to be highly effective, with studies showing that it can produce similar outcomes to in-person therapy, particularly for issues like anxiety, depression, and PTSD. The flexibility and accessibility it offers make it a valuable alternative to conventional therapy settings.

Reviews for Danielle Allen

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

5.0

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Danielle is very professional, compassionate And listens very well. I couldn’t ask for a better therapist

Reviewed November 2024

I have only had one session but she made me feel safe. That’s what I need right now,

Reviewed November 2024

I’m very grateful to be working with Danielle Allen. I’m going through a very difficult time. She’s been great.

Reviewed November 2024

I had my initial session with Danielle last week . I found her to be extremely kind and compassionate while understanding my needs. She gave me applicable advice to follow which has been successful. I look forward to continuing my sessions with Danielle.

Reviewed November 2024

She is great. Very personable and caring.

Reviewed November 2024

Danielle is so accommodating and is very informative to lay out everything beforehand. She gives me all the resources and options possible

Reviewed September 2024

She’s very respectful and kind. She always has a way to help me through my issues.

Reviewed June 2024

She’s amazing.

Reviewed May 2024

Thankful of your wonderful online services. Danielle is very professional and and expert, helped me through some tough times.

Reviewed November 2020

Great therapist, nonjudgemental, always has an asnwer on how to deal with whatever situation youre in, responds fast, very knowledgable and understanding.

Reviewed November 2023

Danielle has really help me in finding my true self. She’s encouraging and real when I need it the most!

Reviewed September 2023

Danielle has been a huge help with my mental health issues.

Reviewed September 2023

Wonderful person to talk with! So helpful and supportive!

Reviewed July 2023

Danielle is amazing. I’m so grateful for her, her quick responses and her ability to help me get where I have to go.

Reviewed June 2023

Danielle is the nicest, funniest, therapist and I am SO lucky to have been matched with her. She's helped me conquer a lot of anxiety and fears and I can't wait to work with her more and become a better version of me :)

Reviewed June 2023

Danielle is great! This is my first experience with therapy and I would recommend her to any of my friends. She’s been very communicative and responsive to my messages. When we have our video chats it’s like I’m talking to a friend. She’s very open minded and I’m not nervous to share what’s been going on in my week with her.

Reviewed May 2023

Danielle has been a wonderful support to me. She's so sweet and kind, I immediately felt comfortable talking with her. Danielle is also super flexible and knowledgeable. She become such a huge help to me and I actually look forward to my therapy sessions now.

Reviewed May 2023

Being new to therapy, Danielle is comforting and easy to talk to. I feel like she listens and provides supportive and relevant feedback. Make your own judgement, she is worth the time.

Reviewed May 2023

I find better help and my therapist very helpful! And the fact that I can do it from home makes it very convenient! I was matched with a therapist that is a great fit right from the start!

Reviewed March 2023

Although I haven’t met with Danielle more than once, from the very beginning, I felt as though she understood me she was very open. She asked questions and she was willing to work with me and I appreciate that.

Reviewed March 2023

I have recommended to many people!

Reviewed February 2023

She is a kind and supportive therapist. She really listens to what you have to say and give great advice. She great with responding to messages.

Reviewed February 2023

I had a therapist a few years ago that was amazing & I never thought anyone else would be as good as her. I was wrong! Danielle Allen has exceeded my expectations & then some. Even though we only message through the app I feel like I can tell her anything and she knows me pretty well. I would like to be able to talk on the phone or video chat, but I understand her time constrictions. She has helped me so much over the past few months I don’t even know how to thank her enough.

Reviewed November 2022

Danielle keeps me going on some of my hardest days. When I feel like I'm lost, she helps me find myself again.

Reviewed November 2022

Danielle is warm and compassionate. She provided me with a judgment free space to talk through some things that i have carried around with me for many years. She has helped me realize my worth, and supported me through difficult dilemmas in my life. She also provided me with weekly thought provoking resources and journal prompts tuned to topics that I am looking to work on. I would 100% recommend her to anyone who is working on themselves, and looking yo use therapy as a tool to self betterment and social betterment.

Reviewed November 2022

I love the progress I have made with her.

Reviewed September 2022

She was amazing!! Nothing against her I just had another therapist and schedule was way too Busy!

Reviewed August 2022

I am so thankful I met Danielle. She is kind, compassionate, and really listens to me. She has gone out of her way to send me plenty of resources that have helped me. She carefully makes suggestions and chooses resources that are directly related to my needs, not just general ways to deal with anxiety. She responds quickly to any questions or concerns.

Reviewed July 2022

Danielle is incredibly supportive and kind. I'm so thankful she's my therapist!

Reviewed June 2022

Danielle Allen is very sweet and friendly. She is easy to talk to, and listens intently before offering advice. Talking to her is like talking to a good friend, she is always happy to help!

Reviewed April 2022

Danielle is great. Our sessions are helpful and I feel like I’m talking to a friend.

Reviewed March 2022

Danielle is so kind and really listens to me. She helps me comes to realization that are gam-changing and that I would have never been able to get to on my own.

Reviewed March 2022

Amazing lady!

Reviewed March 2022

Danielle is amazing! She and I seemed to click as soon as I met her. I very much look forward to our sessions! She’s a wonderful listener and gives the best guidance! I’m glad she’s in my corner and cheering me on to being a better version of myself!

Reviewed January 2022

I'm thankful for Danielle as she is always ready to listen to me and she gives great advice and support!!

Reviewed December 2021

She’s great!

Reviewed December 2021

She really takes her time to explain things and listens to you. I really enjoy her approach to situations and issues. She has a skill to engage when she listens . Very respectable and provides the type of confidence I need to grow.

Reviewed December 2021

Danielle goes above and beyond for her clients. She is kind, gentle, honest and she truly cares for her clients . I would highly recommend her!

Reviewed November 2021

She is very kind and caring. Puts in a lot of effort and truly makes me feel cared about.

Reviewed November 2021

As someone new to counseling in general, I love my sessions with Danielle. She does a wonderful job supplying tools for me to use outside our live sessions so that I can explore on my own schedule. She is an active listener during our live sessions asks great questions to prompt our talks!

Reviewed August 2021

Danielle is a smart, compassionate, insightful and caring therapist. She is friendly and kind and she really listens. She makes herself available beyond what I would have expected and always offers not only things to think about but actual suggestions for things that I can do right now to work on my goals. She offers support when I need it and goes above and beyond anything I have ever experienced with any other therapist. I feel very fortunate to have been matched with Danielle!

Reviewed August 2021

Danielle is very attentive and on top of my feelings and understanding what I need to work on

Reviewed June 2021

Danielle is always there to listen and help me. Just knowing she's right there, helps me to feel calmer when I get upset.

Reviewed June 2021

To say it all in a few words, I didn't know what a good therapist was like until we started our sessions together. She is fun, asks the right questions, engaging, and everything else you'd want from a therapist. Highly recommend her services!

Reviewed June 2021

Danielle has a knack for tuning into the main triggers of the issue and confronting it or finding new ways to address them and how to manage the stress/anxiety from whatever that may be! I appreciate that about her!

Reviewed April 2021

Danielle has been great so far, we haven't been talking long but from what we have it's been a great experience!

Reviewed April 2021

I have just started BetterHelp not that long ago and so far she has been amazing help. It’s always good to have someone I can message for advice when I need it. She has been a great support and I’m excited to get the help I need through her.

Reviewed March 2021

Though I have only been working with Danielle for two weeks now - I can already see and feel a difference in my well-being. She listens without judgment or bias and provides great worksheets and journal prompts for me to work on by myself. I am an introvert and have difficulty letting people know when I am suffering and through the worksheets and journal prompts I am able to express myself in ways I didn’t think possible. I look forward to continuing our therapist / client relationship together !!

Reviewed February 2021

Danielle has been very understanding and kind. She listens and offers support when I need it. She's been very helpful!

Reviewed February 2021

Danielle has been great. We do video conferences weekly, but I also like to send a message when feeling something intensely between sessions and she replies with helpful advice and sometimes pertinent readings.

Reviewed November 2020

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Frequently asked questions

Does Danielle Allen offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Danielle Allen 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 Allen speak?

Danielle Allen speaks English.

How many years of experience does Danielle Allen have?

Danielle Allen has 18 years of experience.

Where is Danielle Allen licensed to practice?

Danielle Allen is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania and Maine.

Does Danielle Allen accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Danielle Allen 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 Allen offer?

Danielle Allen offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Danielle Allen?

Danielle Allen 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 Allen?

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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