- Years in practice
- 5
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- North Carolina
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Addictions
- Focus
- Relationship issues
About Danelle
Danelle Locklear is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in North Carolina who helps people facing parenting challenges, stress, anxiety, and substance concerns. She focuses on practical strategies that fit each person's life. Her style is warm and straightforward, aimed at helping a person move past obstacles and toward goals.
She draws on a client-centered approach that puts the person’s strengths first. That means conversations start with what matters to the client and build from there.
Background and approach
She also uses cognitive behavioral tools to identify unhelpful thoughts and shift day-to-day behaviors. In sessions she blends problem-solving with mindfulness and motivation work. Mindfulness techniques help with emotional regulation and sleep problems.
Motivational interviewing supports people who are ready to change behaviors like substance use or unhealthy patterns. Danelle has five years of clinical experience as an LCSW and additional experience in school social work and substance services. Her background includes work with grief, trauma, relationship concerns, ADHD, and chronic health issues.
She aims to meet people where they are and create realistic steps forward. Sessions are conversational and goal-focused. Typical visits include setting clear short-term goals, practicing new coping skills, and checking progress.
She helps people prioritize what will make the biggest difference in daily life and parenting demands.
What Danelle works with
Everything Danelle lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Danelle helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Attachment issues
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family problems
- Guilt and shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Postpartum depression
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches Danelle lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Therapeutic approaches for online parenting and coping support
Client-centered therapy focuses on the person rather than a diagnosis. It begins with understanding a person's strengths and goals and builds a plan around what matters most to them. This approach is helpful for parenting concerns, grief, and relationship strain because it meets people where they are.Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It teaches simple skills to spot unhelpful thinking and try new behaviors. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, sleep or eating problems, and mood regulation challenges.
Mindfulness techniques help people notice stress and emotion without getting swept away. Brief mindfulness practices can improve sleep, reduce rumination, and support coping during moments of overwhelm. These tools pair well with motivational interviewing when someone wants to change habits like substance use.
Choosing the right mix of approaches is a team effort. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and try methods that fit the client's life. Plans are adjusted over time based on what helps most, so the process stays collaborative and flexible.
Online sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and skill work. Phone sessions can be a lower-bandwidth option and fit into a work break. Live chat and text are useful for brief check-ins, homework prompts, or when typing feels easier than talking. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into busy parenting schedules and daily routines.
Questions people ask about Danelle
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and family concerns, grief, trauma, parenting challenges, sleep and eating problems, anger, self-esteem, ADHD, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is client-centered and practical. She uses conversational problem-solving, cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused methods to set achievable goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She holds an LCSW and has five years of clinical experience as an LCSW, alongside longer work in school social work and substance services.
Where is she based and what credential does she hold?
She practices from North Carolina and is listed with the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients schedule sessions?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What formats are available for sessions?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging depending on what suits the client's needs.
How are costs and scheduling handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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