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Entry 098498California / United States

Danielle Sanchez

Danielle Sanchez, LMFT

California 6 years in practice

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LMFT - addiction and trauma focus

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  • Addictions
  • Trauma and abuse
  • CBT and mindfulness

About Danielle

LMFT in California with six years of clinical experience, Danielle Sanchez focuses on addiction, mood and trauma-related concerns. She holds a Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University and uses several therapy methods to help people manage stress, relationships, and life changes.

Danielle has worked in outpatient mental health programs serving people involved with the justice system. That work included supporting individuals who were incarcerated, on probation or parole, and people who experienced long-term homelessness. She also has experience helping women who were incarcerated during pregnancy transition to community life and early parenting.

Her practice addresses a wide range of issues. These include substance and process addictions, depression and bipolar disorder, anxiety, PTSD and trauma, relationship and family problems, grief, eating concerns, anger, low self-esteem, and coping with big life changes. She also notes experience with personality disorder features, attachment and codependency issues, and sexual assault and abuse.

Danielle draws on Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Narrative Therapy. In sessions she listens for what matters most to each person and combines methods to fit the problem at hand.

Her stated goal is to help improve a person’s quality of life by working with the client’s own priorities. She encourages a practical, collaborative approach that focuses on clear steps and coping strategies rather than lengthy theory.

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How her approaches work in remote sessions

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns in close relationships and helps people recognize how past bonds affect current interactions. It can be useful for attachment issues, commitment concerns, and relationship struggles.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through specific exercises and short-term practice. It is often used for anxiety, depression, mood disorders, and coping skills training.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to help reduce reactivity and manage stress. It pairs well with CBT and can support work on anger, anxiety, and cravings.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will review your goals, preferences, and the problems you bring, and together you will decide which methods to emphasize. That collaborative step helps set clear, practical next actions for sessions.

Confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered. Online sessions can make scheduling easier and help fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises, homework, and mindfulness practices to work in remote sessions, keeping focus on what helps you move forward.

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Areas of expertise

Primary focus

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsAnger managementSelf esteem

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesCodependencyCommitment issuesDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsImpulsivityMood disordersNarcissismParanoiaPersonality disordersProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Sexual assault and abuseSmoking / vaping cessation

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

6+ years

Listed in

California

Languages

English

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Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she work with?

She works with addictions, depression and bipolar disorder, anxiety, trauma and PTSD, relationship and family problems, grief, eating concerns, anger, and related issues.

What therapy approaches does she use?

She uses Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Narrative Therapy, combining methods to fit each client's needs.

How long has she been practicing?

She has six years of professional experience since completing a master's degree in Clinical Psychology in 2018.

What credential and location are listed?

She is an LMFT licensed in California and practices from that state.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English only.

Does she work with international clients?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are sessions billed?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin a session?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.

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