Education
AS degree in Alcohol & Drug Counseling, Rochester Community & Technical College
Bachelor of Social Work, Walden University
Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor
About
Danielle chose to enter this field after beginning her own recovery journey. She understands firsthand how overwhelming and isolating early recovery can feel—and how powerful it is to be met with compassion instead of judgment. That lived experience fuels her passion for helping others build lives they don’t need to escape from.
She has worked in outpatient and community-based settings, supporting adults with complex needs, including relapse cycles, criminal justice involvement, housing instability, and deep-rooted shame. Danielle’s approach is trauma-informed, strengths-based, and collaborative. She believes that recovery isn’t just about substance use—it’s about rebuilding identity, creating safety, and moving from survival into something more sustainable.
Her style is authentic, direct, and encouraging. Danielle meets clients where they’re at and works alongside them to define what healing looks like in their world—whether that means abstinence, harm reduction, or reconnecting with a sense of purpose. She’s known for validating the hard stuff, challenging when needed, and helping clients see the possibility in themselves even when they can’t yet feel it.
In her free time, Danielle enjoys spending time with her kids and close friends, being outdoors, finding the funny in everyday moments, and playing golf whenever she gets the chance.
Specialties
- Substance Use
- Harm-Reduction
- Person-Centered Care
- Motivational Interviewing
- Trauma-Informed Care
- CBT
