About Daniel
Dr. Daniel Cifarelli helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and the effects of trauma and abuse. He also focuses on concerns related to chronic pain, illness, disability, guilt and shame, life purpose, and post-traumatic stress.
Dr. Cifarelli holds a Licensed Professional Counselor credential and practices from West Virginia. He trained first in medicine, then completed master’s degrees in Clinical Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling.
That background shaped his interest in how physical illness and mental health interact.
How Daniel works
He draws on that perspective when someone brings pain or medical issues into sessions. His approach centers on the person in front of him. He uses client-centered techniques to follow what matters most to each person.
He also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot and shift unhelpful thoughts and Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for managing strong emotions. Sessions are practical and goal-focused. People work on skills for anxiety relief, ways to rebuild confidence, and steps to process traumatic memories.
He offers straightforward tools and structured exercises alongside open conversation. Outside of work he enjoys live music and spending time with family and his dog. He encourages clients to aim for balance between work, relationships, and self-care.
That everyday focus often shows up in the goals he helps people set.
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What Daniel works with
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Training and background
| Register | LPC |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 4 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | West Virginia |
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Approaches that guide online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on following the person's concerns and priorities. It centers each session on what the individual wants to address and encourages reflection and self-direction. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people identify patterns of thought that increase distress and teaches concrete steps to change those thoughts and related behaviors to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist works collaboratively to choose methods that match a person's goals, needs, and preferences. That might mean trying CBT techniques for anxiety, adding DBT skills when emotions feel overwhelming, or using a client-centered frame to guide what to focus on next.
Online therapy offers several practical benefits. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation without travel, phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited, and live chat or text-based messaging can fit quick check-ins or busy schedules. These flexible formats help people keep continuity of care and use strategies in the moments they need them.
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