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LPC, LCMHC

Danielle (Danni) Helms, LPC, LCMHC

  • Experience9 years
  • LocationSouth Carolina
  • Focus areasADHD, Addictions, and Trauma and abuse
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Danielle

Danielle (Danni) Helms is a licensed therapist practicing in South Carolina who focuses on helping people navigate challenges such as addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, low self-esteem, depression, stress, anxiety, family concerns, grief, eating struggles, parenting questions, coaching needs, and ADHD.

Background and approach

She draws on nine years of clinical experience to tailor conversations and plans that match each person’s circumstances and goals. Danielle approaches clients with respect, sensitivity, and compassion as she supports steps toward greater functioning and well-being.

Her work emphasizes collaboration and practical tools drawn from evidence-based methods. Danielle integrates client-centered principles with approaches like cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, mindfulness practices, and motivational interviewing to address emotional regulation, coping skills, and motivation for change.

She adapts her style to meet individual needs, offering guidance that balances validation with strategies to create measurable progress. Danielle encourages those ready to explore change to take the first step toward a more fulfilling life.

Approaches for Online Growth and Regulation

Danielle often blends client-centered work with cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy to address the issues clients bring into online sessions. Client-centered therapy focuses on understanding each person’s experience and building a trusting therapeutic relationship, which helps people feel heard and guides the direction of treatment. CBT offers concrete tools to identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, useful for anxiety, mood concerns, and compulsive habits. DBT emphasizes skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and improving interpersonal effectiveness, which can be especially helpful for intense emotions and relationship challenges.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Danielle will work with clients to explore goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful - adapting methods over time so therapy aligns with progress and emerging needs.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for varied schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care, practice skills between sessions, and access therapeutic support from different locations while coordinating around daily responsibilities.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Danielle commonly address?
She works with a broad range of issues including addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem, depression, stress, anxiety, family problems, grief, eating difficulties, parenting challenges, coaching needs, and ADHD.
What is her general therapeutic style?
The approach is collaborative and compassionate, combining client-centered care with practical, skill-based strategies to help clients manage emotions and pursue personal goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has nine years of professional experience working with clients across a variety of concerns and life stages.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds LPC and LCMHC credentials and practices in South Carolina. Licensing details include SC LPC 7326 and NC LCMHC 12693.
Does she work with clients who live outside the United States?
International clients are accepted and she offers services in English.
Which session formats are available?
Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with her?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

AddictionsTrauma and abuseAnger managementSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsGriefEating disordersParenting issuesCoachingADHD

Additional focus areas

CodependencyDissociationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily problemsGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSelf-love

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic Therapy

Experience

9+ years

Licensed

South Carolina, North Carolina

Languages

English