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Danielle Horn

Therapist · Michigan

Licensed LMSW - Trauma and emotional work

Danielle Horn
Credentials
LMSW
License
LMSW, Michigan · 6801117526
NPI
1992258594
Experience
4 years
Languages
English
Location
Michigan
  • Emotionally-Focused Therapy
  • Attachment-based methods
  • CBT and mindfulness

About Danielle

Danielle Horn is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) practicing in Michigan with four years of experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Danielle takes a direct therapeutic stance that aims to identify and address deep-rooted sources of distress rather than stay on the surface.

Her sessions are focused and intentional. She guides people through discovering how early experiences shaped current reactions and coping patterns. Danielle describes her work as progressive and thorough, with attention to psychodynamic trauma processing and inner child work. That means looking back to where coping strategies began and working to change them at their origin.

Danielle is clear that this approach requires commitment. Sessions may involve difficult memories and honest reflection about childhood and formative events. She frames this intensity as part of addressing long-standing patterns rather than offering quick fixes.

The work blends emotion-focused exploration with concrete techniques drawn from cognitive behavioral strategies and mindfulness. Motivational interviewing elements may also appear when people need help clarifying goals and making changes.

People who choose this path typically want to move beyond surface relief and do sustained work on core wounds. Danielle emphasizes steady progress through repeated practice and reflection. Prospective clients are encouraged to consider whether a deep, past-focused approach fits their expectations before beginning.

How her approaches work in online sessions

Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on identifying and naming powerful emotions and how they shape patterns of reacting. EFT can help when people struggle with emotions that are hard to describe or when emotional patterns keep repeating.

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at early relational experiences and how they influence current ways of relating and coping. It can be useful for understanding why certain triggers or relationship dynamics keep recurring.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers practical tools to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors in the present. CBT techniques can help reduce anxiety and depression symptoms while the deeper work proceeds.

Finding the right mix of methods is part of the process. She will work with each person to decide which approaches fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaboration helps shape session focus and pacing.

Confirm current session formats before booking. The main practical benefit of online sessions is fitting therapy into everyday life - for example making it easier to have appointments without traveling, allowing shorter check-ins when time is limited, or choosing a quieter setting that reduces distractions. These practical options can make consistent work more realistic while people pursue deeper emotional and trauma-focused therapy.

Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Experience

4+ years

Listed in

Michigan

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?

She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem issues, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include attachment issues, abandonment, body image, and communication problems.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her approach is direct and in-depth, aiming to identify root causes rather than only easing surface symptoms. She uses trauma-focused work and inner child exploration as core methods.

How much experience does she have?

She has four years of clinical experience working as an LMSW in Michigan.

What credential does she hold and where is she based?

She holds an LMSW (Licensed Master Social Worker) credential and practices in Michigan.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Does she accept international clients?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are sessions paid for?

Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I start a first session?

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