Danielle Behrens, LPC
Practical support for midlife change and emotional struggles
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- 26 years experience
- Wisconsin LPC
- Values-based care
About Danielle
Danielle Behrens is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Wisconsin with 26 years of clinical experience. She supports adults facing midlife questions, major life changes, and persistent emotional struggles. Danielle focuses on practical steps people can use right away to feel steadier and more in charge of their choices.
She works with a broad range of concerns including depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, bipolar mood concerns, ADHD, stress, and addiction. Relationship and intimacy questions, grief, parenting strain, and career stress are also common topics in sessions. Danielle also helps with body image, sleep and eating issues, and caregiver fatigue.
Danielle uses several evidence-based approaches and adapts them to each person. She blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral techniques, Dialectical Behavior strategies, Attachment-informed work, and a client-centered stance. Sessions are conversational and focused on small, achievable changes that add up over time.
People can expect a calm, nonjudgmental space to talk through what feels stuck and to try new ways of coping. Danielle emphasizes strengthening communication skills, rebuilding routines, and clarifying values and goals. She helps people practice skills between sessions so progress carries into daily life.
Her work often centers on rebuilding a sense of purpose after big transitions. She aims to help clients increase self-compassion, manage strong emotions, and make choices that fit their life now. Those interested in starting are invited to follow the site's matching and scheduling steps to connect.
She works with a broad range of concerns including depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, bipolar mood concerns, ADHD, stress, and addiction. Relationship and intimacy questions, grief, parenting strain, and career stress are also common topics in sessions. Danielle also helps with body image, sleep and eating issues, and caregiver fatigue.
Danielle uses several evidence-based approaches and adapts them to each person. She blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral techniques, Dialectical Behavior strategies, Attachment-informed work, and a client-centered stance. Sessions are conversational and focused on small, achievable changes that add up over time.
People can expect a calm, nonjudgmental space to talk through what feels stuck and to try new ways of coping. Danielle emphasizes strengthening communication skills, rebuilding routines, and clarifying values and goals. She helps people practice skills between sessions so progress carries into daily life.
Her work often centers on rebuilding a sense of purpose after big transitions. She aims to help clients increase self-compassion, manage strong emotions, and make choices that fit their life now. Those interested in starting are invited to follow the site's matching and scheduling steps to connect.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Stress, AnxietyAddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems
Experience
26+ years
Credentials
Wisconsin
Languages
English
Therapeutic approaches and working online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most and take action toward those values even when feelings are intense. It is useful for coping with life changes, anxiety, depression, and questions about purpose. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing small behavior changes to reduce symptoms like anxiety, low mood, and sleep problems. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers concrete emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills that can help with strong emotions and relationship conflicts.Finding the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or has not helped in the past. Together they will try methods that fit the client's needs and adjust the plan over time based on what works in real life.
Session formats are not specified here, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when that suits someone's schedule. It also lets people work on skills in the context of their daily routines. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and homework for remote sessions so progress continues between meetings.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does this therapist help with?
She supports adults with depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, bipolar concerns, ADHD, stress, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, parenting strain, and career or life changes.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is conversational and practical. Sessions focus on small, doable changes, skills practice, and clarifying values to guide decisions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 26 years of clinical experience working with adults through complex life challenges and transitions.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor - LPC - practicing in Wisconsin.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with her from outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.