Therapist profile
Danielle Mickla, LCSW
Florida
Florida LCSW - Anxiety and Addictions
Continue with DanielleWhere Danielle stands
- Credentials
- LCSW
- License
- LCSW, Florida / SW20439
- NPI
- 1205523768
- Experience
- 5 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Florida
About
- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Codependency concerns
About Danielle
Danielle Mickla is a Florida licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with five years of clinical experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, low self-esteem, and substance-related concerns. Her work also includes support for coping with life changes and compassion fatigue.
Danielle frames clients as the experts on their own stories. She looks for personal strengths that can be used to move through difficult moments. In sessions she encourages practical steps that can make daily life feel more manageable. She acknowledges that reaching out for help takes courage and is often the first useful change.
Her approach focuses on clear, goal-oriented conversation and building skills people can use between meetings. She talks through patterns that keep someone stuck and helps people try different ways of responding. For those dealing with addictions or codependency-related patterns, she addresses behaviors and choices that affect relationships and wellbeing.
Danielle's experience includes working with grief and hospice-related concerns and supporting people affected by sexual assault and abuse. She also helps with panic attacks, social anxiety, and smoking or vaping cessation. Her practice pays attention to motivation and confidence so people can take realistic next steps.
Sessions are conducted in English and reflect her practice in Florida. Prospective clients should confirm current session formats before booking. To begin, people are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How sessions work
Evidence-based approaches for behavior and coping online
Danielle works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear skills and real-life changes. Cognitive approaches help people notice and change unhelpful thinking patterns that feed anxiety, low mood, and people-pleasing behavior. These methods teach practical strategies for managing panic, reducing worry, and shifting decisions that keep someone stuck.Behavioral techniques are used to build new routines and responses. This includes paced exposure for social anxiety or panic and stepwise plans for reducing substance use or stopping smoking or vaping. The focus is on small, measurable steps that can be practiced between appointments.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Danielle will collaborate with each person to identify which techniques fit their goals, symptoms, and daily life. She adjusts plans based on what is working and what needs to change so sessions stay relevant and practical.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, require less travel, and allow focused check-ins during a lunch break or after work. Ask about session length and subscription details when you complete the matching questionnaire so you can plan what will work best.
Areas of focus
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Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, addictions, depression, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue. Additional areas include codependency concerns, drug and alcohol addiction, and panic.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and focuses on practical, goal-oriented conversation. Sessions aim to identify strengths and try different responses to recurring problems.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of professional work experience as a clinician. That background includes grief, end-of-life counseling, and addiction-related work.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Florida LCSW and practices in Florida. The credential listed is LCSW.
In what language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with her from another country?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact fees are provided during the matching and scheduling process.
How do I begin the process?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
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.