- Stress and anxiety
- Life transitions
- Addictions support
About Danica
Danica Bokal is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida with eight years of experience in the mental health field. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, substance use and other addictive behaviors, career changes, identity questions, and trauma. Danica also notes particular sensitivity to LGBT concerns, women's issues, and men's mental health needs.
Her sessions focus on understanding what a person is going through and applying evidence-based techniques toward clear goals. She combines education about how problems work with practical therapeutic work clients can use between sessions. This mix is intended to make progress something a client can continue outside of scheduled meetings.
Danica uses a blend of approaches, drawing on methods such as acceptance and commitment strategies, cognitive behavioral tools, attachment-based ideas, client-centered listening, and skills from dialectical behavior work. She describes her style as active and directive while still listening to each person's experience.
Clients will encounter concrete tools for coping with life changes, managing cravings or addictive patterns, improving communication, and handling grief or anger. The work often includes learning new skills, testing small behavior changes, and reflecting on values and goals.
She welcomes people who want to work toward clearer direction, better daily coping, or relief from persistent symptoms. To begin, readers should confirm session options and follow the service's intake steps to schedule an initial appointment.
How therapeutic approaches work in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying what matters to a person and learning skills to act in line with those values despite difficult thoughts or feelings. It often helps with anxiety, depression, and finding direction during life transitions.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns. CBT can be useful for managing anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and certain addictive behaviors.
Attachment-Based Therapy pays attention to how early and current relationship patterns affect trust, intimacy, and communication. This approach can be helpful for relationship struggles, abandonment concerns, and attachment issues.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That might mean trying a skill-based plan for several weeks, then shifting emphasis if something else feels more useful.
Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule and reduce travel time. They can allow shorter check-ins when needed, or standard-length sessions for skill practice and deeper work. Confirm the exact session options before booking so sessions suit daily routines and technical needs.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, addictions, career changes, trauma, grief, and identity issues including LGBT concerns.
How would she approach therapy with me?
She uses evidence-based methods and blends education with therapy tasks clients can practice between sessions. The style is active and directive while listening to what the client reports.
How much experience does she have?
She has eight years of experience in the mental health field working with a range of adult concerns and life transitions.
What is her credential and where is she based?
She is a Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor (FL LMHC) and practices from Florida.
Can I see her if I live outside the US?
She accepts international clients. Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats does she offer?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify exact formats.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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