Danielle Bonner, LICSW, LISW-CP

Danielle Bonner is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker who brings 23 years of experience to outpatient therapy and life coaching. She practices with a direct, kind style that focuses on practical steps. Danielle helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, parenting challenges, and trauma and abuse histories.

She works from a blend of approaches. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people notice and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy adds skills for emotion regulation and coping when feelings run high. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy supports building a values-based life while learning to sit with hard emotions.

Danielle describes her counseling as realistic and interactive. Sessions are conversation-driven and focused on concrete goals. She adapts the plan to match each person’s needs rather than using a one-size-fits-all template.

Her background includes many years as a DBT facilitator and outpatient therapist. She has supported people affected by intimate partner violence, child abuse and neglect, and other forms of trauma. She has also worked with concerns such as OCD, ADHD, bipolar mood issues, and substance use.

Danielle holds licensure in multiple states including Alabama, and she practices in North Carolina. She works with issues around grief, self-esteem, intimacy, compassion fatigue, and complex family stress. Her long experience shapes a practical, goal-minded approach.

How her approaches guide online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take small, meaningful steps even when feelings are hard. It’s often used for anxiety, depression, and life changes where values-based action matters.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and routines and replacing them with more helpful habits. It is practical and action-oriented for problems like anxiety, depression, and mood instability.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches specific skills for managing intense emotions, improving relationships, and reducing impulsive reactions. It can be useful when stress or strong feelings interfere with daily life.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss your goals and preferences, try methods that fit your needs, and adjust the plan as you work together. Expect open talk about what helps and what doesn’t so the work stays relevant.

Session options are not listed in the biography, so please confirm current online formats before booking. Many people find online sessions easier to fit into busy days, reduce travel time, or allow shorter check-ins when needed. Talk with the therapist about what works best for scheduling, pacing, and the kinds of activities you want to try.