Danielle Bonner , LICSW, LISW-CP

Danielle Bonner is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with more than two decades of experience. She practices from a straightforward, collaborative stance and helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns. Danielle also supports clients navigating parenting strains, LGBT issues, trauma and ADHD-related challenges.

She uses practical, evidence-informed approaches to guide conversations and skill building. Sessions focus on clear goals, daily strategies, and moments of reflection so people can manage symptoms and move forward. Danielle keeps language plain and meetings interactive rather than lecture-style.

Her background includes long-term outpatient therapy, work as a DBT facilitator, and life coaching. Over 23 years she has helped people with complex histories such as trauma, intimate partner violence, and child abuse and neglect. She has experience addressing mood disorders, bipolar features, anger, and problems with attention and impulse control.

Danielle adapts her approach to each person. She blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and client-centered techniques to match needs. The emphasis is on skills that fit everyday life and relationships.

Clients in North Carolina can expect a direct but empathetic clinician who values dignity and respect. Conversations aim to untangle what matters most, set realistic steps, and support recovery from losses and life changes.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy focuses on helping people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then move toward actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is a skills-based approach that looks at how thoughts, feelings and behaviors interact. It helps with anxiety, depression, stress, and problems like ADHD by teaching practical tools to change unhelpful patterns.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy combines emotion regulation, distress tolerance and interpersonal skills to help people who struggle with intense emotions and relationship conflicts. It can be helpful for anger, impulse control, and managing strong mood swings.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to pick or combine methods that match goals and preferences. That process can include trying different techniques and adjusting the plan based on what feels most helpful.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for face-to-face conversation and taught skills, phone can fit a shorter check-in or low bandwidth situations, and messaging or live chat are convenient for brief updates or between-session coaching. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent around work, caregiving, and daily life.