About Dani
Dani Castleberry helps people manage stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, and major life changes. She uses a compassionate, down-to-earth approach to make therapy feel approachable. Dani is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, practicing in California with ten years of experience.
She focuses on practical conversations and simple tools that people can use between sessions. Dani adapts the pace and topics to each person's needs. She aims to build skills for coping, improving self-worth, and handling upsetting memories.
How Dani works
Dani treats communication problems and post-traumatic stress with attention to how daily habits affect mood. She works with clients on building self-love and better routines. Sessions include clear goals and next steps so progress is visible.
Her style is respectful and sensitive. Dani listens first and then helps people try different ways to respond to stress. She encourages small changes that add up over time.
People who reach out will be invited to shape their plan. Dani explains options and adjusts approaches as needed. The goal is a more fulfilling life that feels manageable day to day.
What Dani works with
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Training and background
| Register | LCSW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 10 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | California |
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Online support options
Evidence-based approaches and online options
Many evidence-based therapeutic techniques focus on practical skills and processing difficult memories. One common approach teaches coping skills for stress and anxiety, such as breathing strategies, grounding exercises, and step-by-step plans for managing panic or worry. These techniques help people regain control over daily reactions and reduce overwhelm.Another helpful method targets trauma and post-traumatic stress by gently working through upsetting memories and the ways they affect current behavior. This approach pairs careful emotional processing with skills to handle triggers and improve day-to-day functioning. A focus on self-esteem and self-love looks at patterns of self-criticism and builds kinder, more realistic self-talk.
Finding the best approach is a team effort. The therapist will discuss options, try methods that fit the person's goals, and adjust the plan as progress is made. Clients help shape the work based on what feels useful and manageable.
Online therapy offers flexibility and convenience through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video calls let people meet face to face from different locations. Phone sessions work well when internet or bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging allow shorter check-ins and fits that can slide into a busy day. These formats make it easier to keep therapy consistent and to use skills where they matter most.
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