Danyale Johnson, LMHC

Danyale Johnson is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in New York. She focuses on helping people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, mood swings, grief, relationship struggles, addictions, or major life changes. Her style is warm and straightforward, and she aims to make sessions calm and practical for worried parents and adults.

Danyale draws on more than 11 years in the field. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Saint Joseph and a Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling from Brooklyn College, City University of New York. Those steps shaped her interest in how thinking and behavior affect everyday life.

In sessions she listens first and then works with each person to build useful skills. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, client-centered methods, and Motivational Interviewing to address unhelpful thinking, clarify goals, and encourage change. The work is collaborative and paced to the client's needs.

Practical tools are a steady part of the process. Clients can expect thought-challenging, goal setting, and strategies to manage moods, cravings, or difficult moments. Danyale also draws on experience supporting adults with developmental disabilities when relevant to treatment.

The aim is steady progress rather than quick fixes. She helps people practice new habits between sessions and checks in on what works. If a parent or caregiver is worried and wants a clear plan, she focuses on doable steps and continued support.

Using CBT and Collaborative Talk Therapy Online

Client-centered therapy focuses on understanding each person's experience by listening without judgment and reflecting what matters most. This approach helps people feel heard and clarifies goals so change can start from their own values.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts affect behavior and mood. It uses exercises like thought records and behavioral experiments to remove barriers to daily functioning, and it can help with anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems.

Motivational Interviewing helps people find their own reasons to change. It works well when someone feels stuck or unsure about making changes related to addiction, habits, or health goals.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to pick methods that match their goals, preferences, and what feels doable. Sessions adapt over time as progress is made.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for in-depth conversations and skill practice. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is low or when someone needs a focused check-in. Live chat and text messaging suit brief check-ins, quick problem-solving, or continuing work between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, parenting, and daily life while keeping the focus on practical change.