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Dr. Dañel Whitehead

Therapist(She, Her, Hers)
4 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Stress management, Relationship issues
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Clinical Supervisor with a PhD. I work with adults who look like they have it all together but feel overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure who they are underneath the roles they play. I'm warm, and I'm also direct: I'll listen closely, and I'll tell you the truth. I focus on anxiety, depression, stress, life transitions, relationships, and self-esteem.

My approach to therapy

My approach is collaborative and practical. I draw mainly on CBT, along with DBT, ACT, SFT, and EFT, and I tailor the mix to you. We identify the patterns behind what you're feeling, like people-pleasing, overthinking, or self-doubt, then build coping skills and boundaries you can use in real life, not just in session.

What you can expect from me

Your first session is a conversation, not an interrogation. I'll ask what brought you in, what you've already tried, and what you want to be different. You don't need to have it figured out or tell your whole story at once. By the end, we'll have a shared sense of your goals and a plan for the next few sessions.

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Challenging, Open Minded, Direct

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    4 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at Wayne State University, PhD (Doctor of Philosophy) at Amridge University
  • License type
    LICSW (Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker) (Alabama), LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (Colorado, Virginia, Tennessee, Mississippi), LMSW (Licensed Master Social Worker) (Michigan)
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Ascension, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Curative, Oscar, Oxford, United Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Stress management, Relationship issues
  • Therapy methods
    Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults
  • Languages
    English