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Danita Thompson, LMSW
Michigan
LMSW clinician - anxiety and relationships
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness practice
- Motivational Interviewing
About Danita
Danita Thompson is an LMSW - Licensed Master Social Worker in Michigan with 30 years of clinical experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, and self-esteem issues. Danita’s practice also addresses life transitions, grief, trauma and abuse, addiction, and workplace challenges.
She uses practical, skills-based methods to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and change habits that cause distress. Sessions are conversational and action-oriented, with concrete steps between meetings. Clients can expect to build coping strategies for anger, impulsivity, isolation, and emotional regulation.
Danita integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy along with client-centered techniques to keep sessions focused on current problems and workable solutions. She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy and mindfulness practices when emotion regulation and distress tolerance are priorities. Motivational Interviewing and solution-focused strategies are used for goals like recovery from substance use or making career changes.
Her background includes long-term clinical work with adults facing relationship strain, parenting pressures, commitment issues, divorce and separation, and veterans’ concerns. Danita pays attention to practical life goals such as career direction, life purpose, and rebuilding after loss.
She offers therapy in English and does not accept international clients. Fees vary by location and services use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Danita commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice patterns of thinking and try different responses. CBT sessions focus on concrete skills and step-by-step behavior changes useful for anxiety, depression, and relationship problems.She also uses Client-Centered Therapy in a practical way, listening to priorities and helping clients set goals that matter to them. When emotion regulation is a central issue, Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques such as distress tolerance and emotion regulation skills are used to manage intense feelings and reduce impulsive behaviors.
Finding the right mix of approaches is collaborative. Danita will discuss goals and preferences early on and adjust methods as needed. Clients and therapist decide together which techniques to focus on over time.
Session formats are not specified in the original biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. It can also let people use mindfulness or skills practice between meetings in real-life settings. Talk with Danita about practical scheduling needs and what session length or format would fit day-to-day life.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with most often?
She focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, relationships, self-esteem, and life changes, plus related issues like grief, trauma, and addictions.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new responses. Sessions include practical exercises and homework to change patterns between meetings.
What is her clinical background and experience?
She is an LMSW with 30 years of clinical experience working with adults on emotional, relational, and workplace challenges.
Where does she practice and what credential does she hold?
She practices in Michigan and holds the LMSW credential as stated.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with clients outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are costs and payments handled?
Fees vary with location and services use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to start therapy?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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