Education & Experience

Educational Background and Certifications Dani’s extensive academic achievements include: Bachelor’s in Psychology from Loyola University New Orleans Master’s in Professional Counseling Psychology (MA) from Argosy University Atlanta Master’s in Criminal Justice Administration (MCJ) from Loyola University New Orleans She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas and a National Certified Counselor (NCC). Dani also holds certification through the International Critical Incident and Stress Management Foundation (ICISM) to provide Critical Incident Debriefings (CID). Her therapeutic approach integrates person-centered care, mindfulness-based therapies, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Dani is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization & reprocessing (EMDR) from ScalingUp an EMDRIA and NBCC certified and approved EMDR CE provider. Areas of Expertise Dani specializes in individual counseling for adults aged 18 and older. Her areas of focus include: Mental health challenges (mild, moderate, or severe) Substance abuse and chemical dependency Eating disorders and self-injurious behaviors Trauma recovery and stress management Anxiety and healthy relationship skills Healing from narcissistic abuse and abusive relationships Recovery from dysfunctional families Grief & bereavement Suicide recovery (Recovery when a loved one who has committed suicide) Codependency & boundary setting Going "no contact" with abusive friends, family, & relatives Negative or Adverse Experiences, PTSD, & C-PTSD ADD/ADHD, Autism, & Neurodiversity Coaching Adjustment Disorders, Stress-Related Disorders, & Work Life Balance She also leads seminars on mindfulness skills, boundary setting, and recognizing red flags of predatory behaviors. Therapeutic Philosophy and Style Dani embraces an eclectic therapeutic approach grounded in client-centered values. Her sessions are a blend of compassion, directness, and a reality-based grounded and pragmatic perspective. She encourages clients to take personal responsibility and develop practical strategies for growth and healing. She balances kindness, compassion, and empathy with wit, direct feedback, and humor.