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Danielle Portillo
LMSW (licensed master social worker)
Michigan

In-network with

Aetna, Anthem EAP - Bank of America, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Medicare Advantage (Medicare Plus Blue), Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Oscar (Optum), Oxford (Optum), Priority Health, Quest Behavioral Health, United Healthcare (Optum), and United Healthcare Medicare Advantage

Specializes in

Cultural & Ethnic Issues, Grief, Loss, and Identity Issues

Great to meet you!

My experience in social work includes work in healing related to trauma, violence, sexual abuse, oppression, grief, adjustment, & sense of self worth. Work has included prisoner reentry programs, family housing outreach, migrant education, school social work, refugee & immigrant support, after school programs, teaching English & Interpreting, & wholistic health. I am also an artist (singer & dancer) & value many forms of communication, expression & healing.

A bit about my approach to therapy

I offer goal oriented and person-centered therapy individualized to client. I work with clients who would like to challenge their growth and get to know themselves in order become a better version of who they are. I believe that each of us has a life path and holds the capacity to authentically contribute to our world in a unique & positive manner.

What you can expect from our first session

Combining skills, experience,& creativity, I've developed an approach that looks at the whole picture of a person's life; considering the impact of relationship norms & dynamics. Outcomes of client centered goals will be source of empowerment & I will challenge you to live up to your own chosen values & goals.


Danielle's style is

Empowering
Creative
Humorous

Insurance carriers Danielle accepts

Aetna
Anthem EAP - Bank of America
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Medicare Advantage (Medicare Plus Blue)
Carelon Behavioral Health
Cigna
Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey
Oscar
Oxford
Priority Health
Quest Behavioral Health
UnitedHealthcare
UnitedHealthcare

More about Danielle

MSW (Master of Social Work) at Grand Valley State University
License type: LMSW (Licensed Master Social Worker) (Michigan)
Gender: Female
Ethnicity: Caucasian and Other Racial or Ethnic Background
Languages: English and Spanish
Works with: Infants / Toddlers, Children, Adolescents, Adults, and Seniors
More specialties: Substance Use / Addiction, Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Depression, Family Issues, Stress, Relationship Issues, Trauma, and PTSD
Modalities: Strength-Based, Trauma Focused, Play, Psychodynamic, Solution Focused Brief (SFBT), Positive Psychology, Motivational Interviewing, Interpersonal, Mindfulness-Based (MBCT), Relational, Humanistic, Experiential Therapy, Art Therapy, and EMDR

Location

3197 Logan Valley Road
Traverse City, MI 49684