Danielle (Danni) Helms, LPC, LCMHC
Compassionate counselor helping people find practical change
Details
| Name | Danielle (Danni) Helms |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LPC, LCMHC |
| Based in | South Carolina |
| Licensed in | South Carolina, North Carolina |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 9 |
About Danielle
Danielle (Danni) Helms is a licensed counselor who helps people facing addiction, trauma, anger, low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, grief, and stress. She works with parents and individuals struggling with eating issues, parenting strain, ADHD, and feelings of emptiness or isolation. Danni speaks plainly and aims to make the first step toward change feel manageable.
Danni uses a conversational style that centers the person in front of her. She listens first, then helps name patterns that get in the way.
Background and approach
Sessions focus on practical skills and clearer choices rather than jargon. Many clients come away with clearer goals and small steps they can try between meetings. Her work draws on Narrative Therapy and client-centered approaches to help people rewrite hard stories about themselves.
She also uses cognitive behavioral strategies and mindfulness to challenge unhelpful thoughts and to build emotional coping skills. Dialectical Behavior Therapy tools are brought in when people need stronger distress tolerance or emotion regulation skills. Danni has nine years of clinical experience and holds licenses in both South Carolina and North Carolina as an LPC and LCMHC.
She frames therapy as a collaborative process and adapts plans to each person's needs. Her approach is practical and respectful. She focuses on what a person wants to change and supports them through small, steady steps.
If someone is unsure where to begin, she helps map a simple path forward.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Addictions, Trauma and abuse, Anger management among the things Danielle works with, alongside the areas below.
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Eating disorders
- Parenting issues
- Coaching
- ADHD
- Codependency
- Dissociation
- Domestic violence
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-harm
- Self-love
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Danielle among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Danielle among the ways she works.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Listed by Danielle among the ways she works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Danielle among the ways she works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Danielle among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Danielle among the ways she works.
- Somatic Therapy: Listed by Danielle among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Danielle directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Danielle directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How narrative and skills-based therapy work online
Online work with Danni often blends Narrative Therapy with client-centered listening. Narrative Therapy helps people name the stories that shape how they see themselves and then try on alternative stories that feel more hopeful. Client-centered work means sessions begin with listening and building a shared plan based on what matters to the person.She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and patterns. CBT is practical and goal-focused, and it can help with anxiety, depression, panic, and obsessive behaviors by teaching concrete strategies to test and shift thinking.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose techniques that fit their goals and daily life. That may mean a mix of storytelling work, thought-challenging exercises, mindfulness practice, and DBT-based skills for emotion regulation.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions let people work more like an in-person visit, phone sessions can be easier with lower bandwidth, live chat and text work well for brief check-ins or when someone prefers writing. These options offer flexibility for work, family, or different energy levels while keeping therapy practical and focused.
Common questions about this listing
What concerns does Danni help with?
She supports people dealing with addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, grief, eating issues, parenting strain, ADHD, and related struggles such as codependency and shame.
How does she approach therapy?
Danni blends Narrative Therapy with client-centered listening, CBT, DBT, and mindfulness skills. She focuses on practical tools and helping people reframe unhelpful stories about themselves.
What is her clinical background?
She has nine years of experience working with individuals and has helped people build coping skills for mood, trauma, and addiction-related concerns.
Where is Danni licensed and based?
She is licensed in South Carolina and North Carolina and holds the credentials LPC and LCMHC. Her profile lists South Carolina as the location.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, and she is able to work with international clients.
What session formats are offered?
She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and communication preferences.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Danni?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
Contacting this therapist
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