Self Esteem, Depression, Anxiety, Life Transition, Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
Accepted insurance & self-pay
About Danielle
Danielle Ott is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Virginia and a Nationally Certified Counselor with the National Board of Certified Counselors. Danielle provides therapy and counseling to adults, teens, and couples who are seeking counseling for depression, anxiety, life transitions, self-esteem issues, and challenges regarding religion, spirituality, and the church.
Danielle completed undergraduate degrees at Valencia College in Orlando, Florida, and Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia. She also completed her Master of Arts in Professional Counseling at Liberty University where she graduated with distinction.
Danielle approaches each client from both a cognitive behavioral and emotion-focused approach, believing that both thoughts and emotions are equal components to successful healing. Danielle creates a safe environment that is conducive for each client to work towards their goals at their own pace.
After working with numerous clients, Danielle understands that each person faces unique challenges and requires equally unique attention and treatment. If you’re looking for someone that will work alongside you on your personal goals in an understanding and genuine way, Danielle would love to help.
"As a cognitive behavioral and emotion focused provider, I understand that who you are now and who you want to be in the future, are probably not as far apart as you think. "
Get to know Danielle
Why did you decide to become a counselor?
To help people. Our problems can feel very overwhelming when we are in them. I wanted my clients to know there is a way out, and to help them get there.
What types of clients do you work with best?
Motivated clients who are willing to not take themselves too seriously.
What type of clients are you most excited to work with?
People who are at the point where they are willing to try almost anything to get where they want to go. Seeing that surge of motivation to get better is so exciting for me as a counselor.
What’s one thing you wish all clients knew?
They are more capable than they know!
Why did you choose to practice at Thriveworks?
Thriveworks has locations all over! I love that no matter where our clients are, they are not far from help.
What inspires you?
The way that my kids look up to me.
What can clients expect in their first session with you?
You can expect me to ask you the "why" of counseling, as well as what your goals are. You can expect me to tell you that I see SO much hope in you, because I have yet to find someone who was beyond hope. And you can expect me to provide a warm, safe space for you to take off the act and just be YOU.
What do you want to accomplish with an individual in their first session?
I want each person to have their questions about counseling to be answered, for me to know what the goals are moving forward, and for us to know when we are meeting next.
What do you do for fun/on your time off?
Take way too many pictures of my family and our dog, work on renovating my home, and get outside!
What’s one thing about you that defines you (non-professional)?
My complete adoration for chips and salsa.....and my husband and kids :)
Other areas of focus
Education and training
- Years in practice
- 4 years
- Graduating institute
- Liberty University
- Graduating degree
- Master of Arts in Professional Counseling
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