Dani Garrett, LCMHCA
Dani Garrett (she/they) is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate based in the state of North Carolina and a Nationally Certified Counselor. Dani received their undergraduate degree in Psychology and Religious Studies, as well as a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. She specializes in working with adolescents and adults that may be experiencing chronic stress, trauma, PTSD, anxiety, identity and self-esteem challenges, depression, and spiritual concerns. Dani is also trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).
Dani’s experience as a Registered Yoga Instructor, as well as a Mental Health Counselor and trauma specialist, helps to inform her holistic approach with clients. Her vision as a clinician is to help clients meet themselves with self-compassion, understanding, and strength during challenging, as well as, yes, joyous times too. Dani aims to provide a collaborative healing process with her clients that is built upon the foundation of a strong therapeutic relationship and mindful awareness.
Dani believes that everyone has a unique journey to take in therapy and they honor this belief by tailoring each treatment plan to the client’s specific needs. Dani practices on the spectrum of existential-humanistic counseling which places an emphasis on the client’s personal experience and natural drive towards growth. She holds the belief that each person can find psychological flexibility and meaning in the face of difficult times with the right kind of support. While existential-humanistic counseling is less about technique and more about attitude, Dani chooses to integrate Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) interventions, Gestalt techniques, mindfulness, somatic experiencing, breathwork, yoga, and meditation. Dani is passionate about helping others to fully tap into their human experience by embracing our ability to heal not just through talk therapy, but through the awareness of our five senses, our ability to move our bodies, and to breathe as well. Dani is incredibly honored to help you tap into these resources and to be a part of your growth.