Danita Thompson
LMSW
Practical support for anger and life stressors
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- Person-centered care
- Skill-based strategies
- Faith-informed approach
About Danita
Her style centers on the person in front of her. She uses Client-Centered Therapy to follow what matters most to the client and to build trust. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps unpack patterns of thinking and behavior that fuel anxiety, depression, and impulsive reactions. Dialectical Behavior Therapy and mindfulness practices are added when clients need tools for emotion regulation and staying present.
Danita works with people facing grief, trauma, workplace challenges, and life changes. She also supports those dealing with addiction, bipolar mood concerns, attention difficulties, and intimacy issues. Her background includes helping clients think through parenting stress, family problems, and questions about life purpose.
She describes her viewpoint as compassionate and faith-informed; clients who value a Christian perspective may find that helpful. Danita prefers a collaborative process where goals are set together and progress is measured in small, doable steps.
Practically, she helps people develop coping skills, build self-love, and practice forgiveness. Many clients leave sessions with clear next steps for managing anger, reducing isolation, and improving workplace or relationship functioning.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
30+ years
Credentials
Michigan
Languages
English
How therapeutic approaches shape online care
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and tailoring sessions to what the client says matters most, helping people feel understood and build trust. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which is useful for anxiety, depression, anger, and workplace stress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy provides concrete skills for regulating intense emotions, managing impulsivity, and improving relationships.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Danita will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences. She checks in regularly and adjusts the plan so strategies are practical and feel doable in everyday life.
Confirm current session options before booking since formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also help maintain continuity of care during life transitions and support ongoing skill practice between appointments.
At a glance
- Listed location
- Michigan
- Experience
- 30+ years
- Credentials
- LMSW
- Languages
- English
- License (Michigan)
- LMSW · No. 6801081918
- NPI
- 1417110040
As listed by the therapist. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.
Frequently asked questions
What issues does Danita commonly address?
She helps people with anger, stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family problems, grief, trauma, addictions, parenting strain, and questions about life purpose.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her approach is collaborative and practical, combining person-centered listening with skill teaching from CBT, DBT, and mindfulness practices.
What is her professional background?
Danita brings thirty years of clinical experience working with adults on mood, behavior, and relationship challenges.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds an LMSW and practices in Michigan.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does pricing and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
Before you start
- Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
- Check that the location and license details above fit where you live.
- If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.