Danielle Van Der Verken

Danielle Van der Verken is a dedicated Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), National Certified Counselor (NCC), and Student Assistance Counselor (SAC) with extensive experience working with adolescents, young adults, and adults in both individual and group settings. With a focus on empowering women, she has spent five years in a long-term residential inpatient program, coupled with prior work in inpatient settings for adolescents and part-time experience at the intensive outpatient level of care. Currently, Danielle is committed to her role as a full-time Student Assistance Counselor, further deepening her expertise in anxiety, depression, mood disorders, trauma, substance abuse disorders, and co-occurring disorders. Her holistic therapeutic approach incorporates a variety of techniques, drawing from trauma-informed training, the Nurtured Heart approach, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Motivational Interviewing. Presently, Danielle is pursuing her certification as a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP) and aims to achieve certification in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) while applying for her LCADC. Recognizing that individuals do not have to navigate their challenges alone, Calm and Sense Therapy provides a supportive environment with over 30 licensed therapists ready to assist across various locations and through Telehealth options, making therapy accessible and welcoming to all.