Danielle Horn, LMSW
Deep, narrative-informed trauma work
Details
| Name | Danielle Horn |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LMSW |
| Based in | Michigan |
| Licensed in | Michigan |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 4 |
About Danielle
Danielle Horn is a Licensed Master Social Worker who practices in Michigan. She offers direct, focused therapy that aims to dig beneath surface symptoms. Danielle speaks plainly and works to uncover the roots of emotional pain so people can move forward.
She uses narrative approaches alongside attachment and mindfulness ideas to look at how life stories shape present struggles. Sessions often include talking about past events and how they still affect feelings and behavior now.
Background and approach
The work is steady and aimed at helping a person notice repeating patterns and new choices. Danielle leans into trauma-related work when it’s needed, guiding people through memories and the feelings that come with them. That can mean gently tracking how early experiences shaped coping strategies.
The goal is not quick fixes but clearer understanding and practical next steps for change. Her background includes four years of clinical experience in social work settings. As an LMSW - Licensed Master Social Worker - she brings a social work lens to problem solving and care planning.
Danielle integrates evidence-informed tools such as cognitive behavioral techniques and emotionally-focused interventions. People often seek her help for stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, and coping with life changes. Other focus areas include attachment concerns, abandonment, body image, and trauma and abuse.
Sessions are offered in English and are provided through a range of online formats.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem among the things Danielle works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Attachment-Based Therapy: Listed by Danielle among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Danielle among the ways she works.
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT): 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.
- Psychodynamic Therapy: Listed by Danielle among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Danielle among the ways she works.
- Trauma-Focused 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 attachment work translate to online care
Danielle often blends Narrative Therapy with Attachment-Based ideas to help people understand the stories they tell about themselves and how early relationships shape current feelings. Narrative Therapy focuses on identifying recurring themes in a person’s life story and opening up new, more helpful ways to describe oneself. Attachment-Based work looks at how early bonds influence trust, connection, and reactions to stress, helping people notice patterns in relationships. She also uses elements of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot unhelpful thoughts and try small experiments that change behavior. Choosing the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences, then adjust methods as needed so the plan fits the client’s everyday life. Online sessions make this kind of work more flexible. Video calls support face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone wants a simpler check-in. Live chat and text-based messaging allow shorter check-ins, ongoing reflection between sessions, and a way to share progress without scheduling a full appointment. These options help people fit therapy into busy routines and maintain consistent momentum toward change.Common questions about this listing
What concerns does Danielle address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes. Additional areas include attachment issues, abandonment, body image, and related concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is direct and thorough, often digging into past experiences to understand present patterns. She combines narrative work with attachment and mindfulness-based ideas.
What experience does she bring?
She has four years of clinical experience working in social work settings and with trauma-focused approaches. That experience informs her steady, process-oriented approach.
What credentials and location are on file?
She holds an LMSW, which stands for Licensed Master Social Worker, and is based in Michigan.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients connect with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How are costs handled and how do I get started?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on therapist availability.
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