Dr. Daniel Cifarelli, LPC

Dr. Daniel Cifarelli helps people coping with stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and the effects of trauma and abuse. He also supports people dealing with post-traumatic stress, guilt and shame, life purpose questions, and challenges linked to chronic pain, illness, or disability. He is based in West Virginia and works in English. He trained first in medicine and later completed master’s degrees in Clinical Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling. That background shaped his interest in how physical illness and life events affect mood and functioning. He brings four years of counseling experience to his work. In sessions he uses straightforward methods. He draws on client-centered therapy to follow what matters most to each person, and he uses cognitive behavioral techniques to address thought and behavior patterns that keep problems alive. He also incorporates dialectical behavior therapy skills for emotion regulation and trauma-focused approaches when past injury is central. His style is practical and collaborative. He helps people set clear goals and practices skills between sessions. He encourages balance among work, family, and friendships as part of recovery. Outside of work he enjoys live music and spending time with family and his dog. Those personal interests inform his belief that everyday connection and enjoyable activities support healing.

How his approaches translate to online work

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening closely and following each person’s priorities. In practice that means the therapist reflects understanding, asks what matters most, and helps shape goals that feel useful for daily life. Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, breaks down unhelpful thoughts and behaviors into manageable steps. It is often used for anxiety and depression and includes homework like trying new behaviors or tracking thoughts between sessions. Dialectical behavior therapy, DBT, teaches concrete skills for managing strong emotions and improving relationships. It is helpful when intense mood swings, distress tolerance, or rebuilding routines are central concerns. Finding the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will talk with the person about symptoms, goals, and how they prefer to work, then adjust methods if something isn’t helping. Collaboration helps ensure the plan fits the person’s life and priorities. The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm available options before scheduling. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It can also let people keep working on skills between sessions in their normal environments. Licensed professionals tailor the mix of techniques and practical arrangements to each person’s needs.