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Danielle Horn

Danielle Horn, LMSW

Michigan

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Licensed LMSW - Trauma and Young Adult concerns

  • Attachment-based work
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Emotion-focused methods

About Danielle

Danielle Horn is a Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW, practicing in Michigan with four years of clinical experience. She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Danielle focuses on getting into the root of a person’s distress rather than offering quick fixes.

Danielle uses a direct and thorough style. She emphasises deeper trauma processing and inner child work to understand how early experiences shaped current coping and triggers. Sessions aim to trace present symptoms back to their origins and build more adaptive responses over time.

Her approach blends attachment-focused ideas with cognitive and emotion-oriented methods. That means looking at patterns in relationships, noticing unhelpful thoughts, and giving space to strong emotions so they can be understood and integrated. Mindfulness and motivational techniques are also used to support practical change between sessions.

Clients can expect conversations that move beyond surface feelings to examine past moments that still influence daily life. The work can be intense and requires willingness to discuss childhood and formative experiences. Danielle notes upfront that this style is not intended as a quick solution but as a longer-term effort to address core wounds.

She frames therapy as a collaborative effort where the therapist guides and the client does the heavy work of change. People who are ready to dig into the source of their distress and face uncomfortable memories will find a clear, goal-focused approach. Sessions are conducted in English and follow the professional scope of an LMSW in Michigan.

How Danielle’s approaches translate to online work

Danielle draws primarily on attachment-focused work and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to guide sessions. Attachment-based ideas involve looking at how early relationship patterns shape current reactions and connection styles, which helps with relationship anxiety and self-worth. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and building concrete skills to manage symptoms like anxiety and depression.

She also uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy elements to help people sit with strong feelings and understand the messages behind them. That approach supports trauma-related work by giving words to painful emotions and practicing new ways of relating to oneself and others.

Choosing the right method is a collaborative process. Danielle will help the client decide which approaches to try based on their goals, history, and what feels workable. The plan can be adjusted over time as needs change and as progress is observed.

Session logistics should be confirmed before booking because specific formats are not listed in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule by removing travel time and allowing shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people join from different locations within the same state, which can help keep appointments consistent while balancing work, school, and other commitments.

Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

4+ years

Listed in

Michigan

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What problems does she help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem issues, depression, and coping with life changes.

What is her general therapy style?

She uses a direct, thorough approach that focuses on deeper trauma processing and inner child work rather than brief symptom relief.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has four years of experience working as a clinician in Michigan.

What credential does she hold and where does she practice?

She is an LMSW and practices in Michigan.

Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?

She does not accept international clients at this time; sessions are conducted in English.

What session formats are available?

Session formats are not specified in the biography; confirm current session options before booking.

How are costs handled?

Cost varies with location and therapy uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What do I do to begin working together?

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