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Danielle Merker

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Accepts

Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Oscar (Optum), Oxford (Optum), Quest Behavioral Health, and United Healthcare (Optum)

Specializes in

Anxiety, Family Issues, Identity Issues, and Women's Issues

Great to meet you!

Rooted in attachment theory and taking a relational and psychodynamic view, Dani believes deeply that psychotherapy is a mix of science and magic; combining evidence-based practices with deep empathy to foster healing and exploration.

A bit about my approach to therapy

Dani has been trained in trauma focused cognitive behavioral therapy, peri-natal mood disorders, in addition to mindful meditation, breath work and yogic philosophy. Dani has clinical interests in psychedelics, integration and relational psychodynamics. Her expertise in child development, relationships, and family of origin conflict help people gain deeper insight into who they are and who they want to be.

What you can expect from our first session

Passion for the experiences of others and the ways we can move closer to empathy and clarity continue to help guide her work and give her both personal and professional satisfaction. Our vulnerabilities and authentic responses reveal an inner strength that can help us walk upright and clear-headed in a sometimes confusing and lonely world.


Danielle's style is

Inquisitive
Warm
Energetic

Insurance carriers Danielle accepts

Aetna
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Carelon Behavioral Health
Cigna
Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey
Oscar
Oxford
Quest Behavioral Health
United Healthcare

More about Danielle

MSW (Master of Social Work) at Fordham University
License type: LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (New York)
Gender: Female
Ethnicity: Caucasian
Languages: English
More specialties: Stress, Cultural & Ethnic Issues, Grief, Loss, Maternal Mental Health, Relationship Issues, Trauma, PTSD, and Infertility
Modalities: Motivational Interviewing, Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), Attachment Based, Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Psychodynamic, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Strength-Based, and Humanistic

Location

36 Plaza Street East Suite 1A
Brooklyn, NY 11238