Danielle Viola is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor who specializes in working with clients who have Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Phobias, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Social Anxiety, Panic Attacks, and mild to moderate forms of Trauma. She started working with some of the founders of the OCD Institute at McLean Hospital in Belmont, Massachusetts, Michael Jenike, MD, and Lee Baer, PhD, using Exposure and Response Prevention techniques. Throughout her career, Danielle has worked with many populations, but has always had a special affinity for anxiety disorders, specifically OCD, which was rooted in her personal experience since childhood.

My ideal client would be willing to put in the effort required to achieve a healthy and happy mental state. Not every population I see has this mindset. I believe that by building trust and rapport and having the client witness their progress, the motivation to reach personal goals will improve. Although I am trained to work with most populations and feel comfortable doing so, my specialty lies with those suffering from anxiety. You can expect my stylized therapy to challenge your thoughts, fears, and behaviors through cognitive restructuring and behavioral therapy. I incorporate homework in the form of journaling prompts, worksheets, and keeping track of Exposure and Response Prevention exercises to help you track your progress. I have been trained in relaxation skills, including diaphragmatic breathing, progressive muscle relaxation, mental imagery, mindfulness, and Heart Rhythm Meditation. These and other coping skills will help you ease anxiety while uncovering deeper issues. Many factors contribute to mental health. Some are biologically based, while others are environmentally based. Some are a little of both.