Danielle Dessaso, LPC

Danielle Dessaso is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Virginia with four years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress and anxiety, relationship challenges, shifts in motivation, low self-esteem, and major life changes, helping clients build practical tools and clearer perspectives to navigate difficult moments. Danielle emphasizes a strengths-based perspective, recognizing that each person is the expert on their own story and already possesses resources that can support growth and healing.

Her approach is collaborative and affirming - she encourages clients to take the courageous step of beginning therapy and supports them as they explore goals, develop coping strategies, and strengthen confidence. Danielle aims to create a therapeutic partnership that helps people manage symptoms, improve communication in relationships, and adapt to transitions with greater resilience. Prospective clients in Virginia who are seeking a focused, compassionate counselor will find that she combines professional training with a practical, empowering stance to guide each person toward meaningful progress.

Evidence-Based Techniques Offered Remotely

Danielle uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on reducing symptoms of stress and anxiety through practical strategies and step-by-step skills. These approaches aim to help clients identify patterns that contribute to distress and learn concrete ways to manage difficult thoughts and bodily reactions.

She also emphasizes skills-building for coping with life changes and improving self-esteem, teaching tools that support motivation, emotional regulation, and day-to-day functioning. In addition, Danielle incorporates interpersonal work that addresses relationship dynamics and communication challenges to help clients navigate connection and conflict more effectively.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Danielle works with each client to determine which techniques best fit their needs, goals, and personal preferences, adjusting methods over time as progress is made.

Online therapy with Danielle is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for scheduling and the ability to engage from home or another convenient location. These options make it easier to maintain consistency in care while balancing work, family, and other responsibilities.