Therapist profile
Danelle German, LISW
Ohio
LISW - Addictions and Family concerns
Continue with DanelleWhere Danelle stands
- Credentials
- LISW
- License
- LISW, Ohio / I.2607823
- NPI
- 1871000984
- Experience
- 8 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Ohio
About
- Addictions support
- Trauma and grief
- Codependency topics
About Danelle
Danelle German is an Ohio licensed independent social worker (LISW) with eight years of clinical experience. She works with people facing depression, addiction, grief, trauma, and family challenges. She also addresses concerns linked to codependency, communication problems, abandonment, and caregiver stress.
In sessions she focuses on practical steps clients can use right away. Conversations look at coping skills, clearer communication, and ways to set personal limits. Therapy is paced to the client's needs and attention is given to what feels doable between meetings.
Danelle draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide work on moods, out-of-control patterns, and recovery from painful events. She helps people name patterns that keep them stuck and then try small changes to test new ways of relating. Progress is tracked through what clients actually try and notice in daily life.
She pays attention to how family roles, past losses, and stressful caregiving can shape current behavior. Sessions may include practicing boundary language, managing urges tied to addiction, and planning next steps after a loss. The focus is on skills that reduce overwhelm and increase choice.
Clients can expect straightforward feedback and collaborative problem-solving. Danelle encourages clear goals and regular check-ins on what is or isn’t working. To begin, clients use the site matching process and schedule an initial session to outline priorities and set a plan.
How sessions work
How evidence-based approaches translate to online sessions
Many evidence-based techniques focus on changing how people think and act. One approach targets coping skills and behavioral choices to reduce symptoms of depression and urges linked to addiction. It helps by teaching concrete strategies to test in everyday situations.Another approach concentrates on processing trauma and loss in manageable steps. This method breaks difficult memories into smaller parts and supports gradual exposure and new ways of making sense of what happened. It is often useful for grief and trauma-related distress.
Figuring out which approach fits is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and then try methods that match the client’s needs. That choice is reviewed and adjusted based on what the client notices and reports between sessions.
The practical benefits of online therapy include easier scheduling and the ability to fit sessions into a busy day. When considering formats, confirm the therapist's current options before booking. Online work can make regular check-ins and skill practice simpler to maintain alongside daily responsibilities.
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Ohio
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with depression, addiction, trauma and grief, and family-related concerns. Codependency and communication issues are also listed focus areas.
What is her approach in sessions?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and focuses on practical skills. Work centers on trying small changes and tracking what helps in daily life.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has eight years of experience as a clinician. That experience covers addiction, trauma recovery, grief work, and family concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LISW - Licensed Independent Social Worker - licensed in Ohio. Her practice is based in Ohio.
Does she offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats does she provide?
Session formats are not listed in the biography. Confirm current session options before booking to know whether phone or video is available.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on the region listed in the account.
How do I start working with her?
Select the "See online therapy options" button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That process begins the intake and planning conversation.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.