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Danyel Robinson

Danyel Robinson, LCSW

Therapist in New York

Compassionate support for trauma and life stress

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Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterFamily of origin issuesFirst responder issuesIsolation / lonelinessVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Credentials

New York, California, Florida

Languages

English

  • Person-centered care
  • Trauma-informed focus
  • Practical coping skills

About Danyel

Danyel Robinson is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in New York with ten years of experience. She focuses on helping people manage depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and low self-esteem. Her practice aims to offer straightforward support during difficult times.

Her approach centers on the whole person and respects each client’s background and identity. She uses patient, person-centered listening to identify immediate needs and practical next steps. Sessions often involve building coping tools for panic, mood swings, and overwhelming stress.

Danyel draws from several evidence-based methods. She blends cognitive-behavioral techniques to address unhelpful thinking with attachment-focused work to strengthen relationships and emotional safety. She also uses EMDR and elements of dialectical behavior therapy when appropriate to process traumatic memories and teach emotional regulation skills.

Her background includes work with veterans, women, and people from diverse cultural backgrounds. She helps individuals facing issues like abandonment, adoption and foster care histories, family of origin concerns, and the emotional fallout from disasters or first responder work. Danyel aims to make therapy practical and steady, focusing on small changes that add up.

If you want a calm, structured space to explore setbacks or transitions, she helps people build self-compassion and clearer coping plans. To begin, follow the site’s Start Therapy process to match and schedule according to availability.

How Danyel blends therapy approaches online

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape trust and emotional bonds. It helps people notice patterns in relationships and try different ways of communicating and connecting.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions interact. It teaches practical strategies for changing unhelpful thinking and shifting behavior to reduce anxiety and depression.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, EMDR, helps process distressing memories that keep causing symptoms. It can be used when traumatic memories get replayed as intense emotions or panic.

Finding the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, needs, and preferences and suggest which methods to try. That plan can change as work progresses to match what is most helpful.

Confirm current session format options before booking. The practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions into a busy schedule, easier access without travel, and options that match energy levels such as shorter check-ins or sessions that do not require video. Talk with the therapist during the matching process about which session pattern would fit daily life best.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Danyel help with?

She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and self-esteem problems. She also addresses related issues like panic attacks, postpartum depression, and mood disorders.

What is her general therapy style like?

Her style is person-centered and practical. Sessions focus on listening, identifying priorities, and building coping skills that fit daily life.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has ten years of experience as a licensed clinician. That time includes work with veterans, women, and people from diverse cultural backgrounds.

What are her credentials and where is she located?

She is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, with licenses in New York and Florida, and her practice is based in New York.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the United States work with her?

She is not currently accepting international clients.

How does cost and billing work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the matching process.

What are the steps to begin therapy?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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