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Danielle Sanchez

Danielle Sanchez, LMFT

Therapist in California

Supportive LMFT focused on practical change

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6 years of experience listed

LMFT professional credentials

English languages

  • Collaborative approach
  • Focus on self esteem
  • Goal oriented

About Danielle

Danielle Sanchez is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California. She earned a Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University in 2018 and has six years of clinical experience. Danielle focuses on helping people who are coping with addiction, mood struggles, trauma, relationship strain, and low self esteem. She presents herself as a collaborator who helps clients work toward clearer goals and better day-to-day functioning.

Before joining independent practice, Danielle worked in outpatient programs serving people with complex needs, including those involved in the justice system and individuals facing homelessness. She has supported people through pregnancy while incarcerated, helping with community reentry and the transition to parenting. Those roles shaped her practical approach to problem solving and relapse prevention.

In sessions she mixes several approaches to match a person’s situation. She uses client-centered methods to follow a person’s lead, narrative techniques to reframe life stories, and cognitive behavioral tools to change unhelpful thoughts and habits. Mindfulness practices and motivational interviewing are also part of her toolkit when they fit a client’s goals.

Danielle describes the therapeutic relationship as a partnership. She works with each person to set realistic steps for change. Her aim is to improve quality of life and help people manage stress, grief, mood changes, and relationship conflicts.

She conducts therapy in English and works from California. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking by using the site’s Start Therapy flow.

How her approaches translate to online work

Danielle often draws on cognitive behavioral therapy to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. CBT provides clear steps and homework that fit well with remote conversations and between-session practice.

She also uses attachment-based ideas to look at how early relationships shape current patterns. Those conversations can help with relationship struggles, abandonment concerns, and codependency by tracing patterns and testing new ways of relating.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Danielle works together with clients to choose techniques that match their goals and preferences. Sessions start with practical planning and then adjust the mix of skills, reflection, and problem solving as needed.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when schedules demand, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals can use video, phone, or other session types depending on what is available and what suits a person’s needs.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsAnger managementSelf esteem

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyLGBTTrauma and abuseGriefEating disordersBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesCodependencyCommitment issuesDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsImpulsivityMood disordersNarcissismParanoiaPersonality disordersProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Sexual assault and abuseSmoking / vaping cessation

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

6+ years

Credentials

California

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Danielle commonly address?

She works with a wide range of concerns including addictions, depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, relationship and family issues, grief, eating concerns, bipolar disorder, anger, and self esteem difficulties.

What is her general therapy style?

She takes a collaborative, practical approach that follows the client’s lead while also offering skills and strategies. Sessions often combine talking about experiences with clear steps for change.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Danielle has six years of clinical experience since graduating with a master’s degree in clinical psychology in 2018 and has worked in outpatient programs supporting people with complex needs.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, practicing in California.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the U.S. work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are session costs handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Use the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.

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