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Danielle Sanchez

Danielle Sanchez

LMFT

Compassionate, practical therapy for life challenges

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsAnger managementSelf esteem

Also works with

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesCodependencyCommitment issuesDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsImpulsivityMood disordersNarcissismParanoiaPersonality disordersProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Sexual assault and abuseSmoking / vaping cessation

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

6+ years

Credentials

California

Languages

English

Licenses listed

As listed on the therapist's profile. You can check a license with the state licensing board and an NPI in the national registry.

  • Mindfulness practices
  • Relational focus
  • Skill building

About Danielle

Danielle Sanchez is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who aims to help people manage stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship problems, and other life challenges. She trained in clinical psychology and brings six years of post-degree experience working in community mental health settings in California. Danielle speaks English and works with adults facing a range of concerns. Before moving into private practice, she spent years in outpatient programs serving people with complex histories. That work included supporting individuals who had been incarcerated, on probation, or experiencing homelessness, and helping pregnant women reenter their communities and prepare for motherhood. Those roles shaped a practical, flexible style of care. Danielle adapts her approach to each person. She uses mindfulness practices to help people notice patterns and reduce reactivity. She draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to address unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Attachment-based and client-centered ideas guide her focus on relationships and the therapist-client connection. Sessions tend to be conversational and goal-oriented. Danielle centers the person in the room and works collaboratively to set achievable steps. She helps people build skills for emotion regulation, communication, coping with loss, and managing cravings or mood swings. Overall, her work aims to improve daily functioning and quality of life. People who prefer straightforward language and practical skills often find this approach helpful. To begin, follow the site steps to start the matching process and schedule a session.

How therapeutic approaches guide online care

Danielle uses mindfulness-based practices to help people notice thoughts and physical reactions without immediate judgment. Mindfulness can help with stress, anxiety, cravings, and emotional overwhelm by building awareness and small moment-to-moment choices.

She also draws on attachment-based ideas that focus on how past and current relationships shape feelings and behavior. This approach can be useful for people dealing with trust, abandonment, codependency, or repeating relationship patterns.

Finally, client-centered work puts the person’s experience and goals at the center of sessions. That means conversations are shaped by what matters to the client and progress is collaborative rather than prescriptive.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Danielle will talk with the client about needs, goals, and preferences and then try methods that seem to fit. Together the therapist and client check what helps and adjust strategies over time.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm current session options before booking. The practical benefits often include fitting sessions around work or family life, reducing commute time, and choosing a quieter setting for focused conversation. Online work can also make shorter check-ins or weekly skill practice easier to maintain as part of everyday life.

These summaries are based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp. Listing mindfulness as an approach does not mean a therapist holds a formal mindfulness training or certificate.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Danielle address?

She works with a wide range of concerns including addiction, anxiety, depression, trauma and relationship or family problems.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her practice is collaborative and practical, mixing mindfulness, cognitive-behavioral tools, and client-centered conversation to set concrete steps forward.

What is her professional background?

Danielle earned a master’s in clinical psychology and has about six years of clinical experience, including community outpatient work with people facing complex life circumstances.

Where is she licensed and based?

She is a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and practices in California.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with Danielle?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist’s availability.

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