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Danae Ganos, LCSW

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Danae 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 Danae. View 20 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Illinois

Recent reviews

She’s fantastic

Reviewed November 2024

Danae is great. She is a n excellent listener. She suggests helpful resources and tools to gain better understanding and insights. I highly recommend her as a therapist.

Reviewed September 2024

More about Danae

  • 24 years' experience
  • Female
  • LCSW

Hello,

My name is Danae Ganos. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing and able to work with clients who are in the state of Illinois during the times of their sessions. I received my Bachelor's degree from Judson University and my Master's degree from Loyola University in Chicago. I have over 23 years of professional work experience in both community mental health and private practice settings.

My areas of expertise include: developing coping skills to manage anxiety and depression, moving through grief and loss, healing from abuse and trauma, dealing with transition, managing stress, and codependency.

I am also well-versed and comfortable in working with multiple other issues such as family-of-origin, communication, self-love, isolation and loneliness, guilt and shame, recovery after divorce or separation, and women's issues.

My treatment approach varies somewhat depending upon the issues being addressed, but most frequently I find client-centered and cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) to be the most effective. I strongly encourage clients to make use of homework assignments in-between sessions. I have found that most of the real work of therapy happens in between sessions when practicing what is learned during session takes place.

It takes a lot of courage to take that first step in reaching out for help on a journey of growth and change. I believe that every person has many strengths that will help them in overcoming challenges along the way. If you think that working with me is a good fit, I look forward to listening to you, to learning your story, and to walking alongside you as you continue to move closer towards wholeness and health.

"The world breaks everyone and afterwards many are strong at the broken places." ~ Earnest Hemingway

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Trauma and abuse Grief Depression Coping with life changes Codependency Communication problems Divorce and separation Family of origin issues Guilt and shame Isolation / loneliness Self-love Women's issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Licenses

Danae Ganos's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1336212661.

  • LCSW · Illinois · 149.005037 · Expires November 2025

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 Danae Ganos

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

Overall rating:

5.0

20 reviews

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Clients mention: Great Fantastic Understanding Helped Helpful Recommend Thank you Great listener Amazing Calm

She’s fantastic

Reviewed November 2024

Danae is great. She is a n excellent listener. She suggests helpful resources and tools to gain better understanding and insights. I highly recommend her as a therapist.

Reviewed September 2024

I really like her She has given me good ideas and seems to understand my situation

Reviewed July 2024

She’s great!

Reviewed April 2024

I like my therapist. I feel she is very concerned about me

Reviewed March 2024

Danae is wonderful. She is warm, caring, gentle and oh so pleasant. And a fantastic therapist who has helped me immensely. My journey has been easier with Danae’s gentle guidance, encouragement and warmth. I will forever be thankful for joining Better Help and receiving Danae as my therapist when I did in my life.

Reviewed February 2024

Very patient, great listener and gently challenges you where you need it

Reviewed January 2024

Danae has been great - understanding and helpful

Reviewed December 2023

Danae Ganos is very understanding and patient. She helps me get down to the bottom of things I can quite make out, and helps me with problems I face.

Reviewed August 2023

She is so kind, calm, gentle and knowledgeable. I am so blessed to have her in my life. Anything bad or good happens in my life first Danae comes to mind, she’s like a pillow that I know I can lay & rest my head on with so many thoughts running in my mind because I know when I message Danae she responds so attentively, with the best response. I am so happy to have her in my life.

Reviewed August 2023

Danae is incredibly kind and easy to talk to. She is really great to work with and I would 100% recommend!

Reviewed July 2023

Danae has been an absolute pleasure! She has helped me navigate myself though a very challenging time in my life!

Reviewed July 2023

Just getting started but so far so good. Encouraging beginning

Reviewed June 2023

Great!

Reviewed March 2023

I'm enjoying my time with my therapist so far I'm getting more comfortable with her and I'm appreciative of her and thank you all

Reviewed February 2023

She Amazing

Reviewed December 2022

Danae is a fantastic partner in navigating this field of mental difficulties.

Reviewed December 2022

She is always a great reflective listener who allows you space and reassures you the safety of the space you are speaking in. She is also very cognizant of her language and is very professional.

Reviewed November 2022

I have only had a few sessions with Danae but I am also excited when we have our sessions. She listens well and provides great feedback and insights in a nurturing way. Thank you Danae!

Reviewed November 2022

Very kind, considerate and a great listener

Reviewed November 2022

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Frequently asked questions

Does Danae Ganos offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Danae Ganos 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 Danae Ganos speak?

Danae Ganos speaks English.

How many years of experience does Danae Ganos have?

Danae Ganos has 24 years of experience.

Where is Danae Ganos licensed to practice?

Danae Ganos is licensed to practice in Illinois.

Does Danae Ganos accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Danae Ganos 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 Danae Ganos offer?

Danae Ganos offers clients Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).

How can I communicate with Danae Ganos?

Danae Ganos 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 Danae Ganos?

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.