Beyond Talk Therapy

Support for self-understanding and change

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Relational, embodied, and gently active

I believe self-understanding and change can come from tuning into the many aspects of ourselves, not only our thoughts and words. There will be talk in session, but also there will be invitations for experiential practices that go beyond conversation, like tuning into body sensations or sitting mindfully with a thought or feeling and noticing what unfolds from there. All along the way, I will be someone in your corner cheering you on, offering options on what we can focus on together, and being a genuine, engaged person in the room.

Meet Dani

Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (she/her)

I care about therapy being a secure, nonjudgmental space where clients can comfortably “try on” new ways of being to see what fits. My style is warm, collaborative, compassionately accountable, grief-positive, and (when appropriate) playful.

I hold a “take what you want and leave the rest” approach to therapy tools, guided by what works best for you. I’m experienced in supporting clients with anxiety, grief or sudden loss, relationship challenges, childhood trauma, and life transitions. My work is about creating space to listen deeply and connecting to your authentic self, often through mindfulness, somatic practices, relational check‑ins, and guided reflection.

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Who I support

I work with clients who are experiencing grief, anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, and relationship issues and anyone longing to feel more fully themselves in the world.

Adults

Supporting adults in finding empowerment, healing, and self-compassion while navigating life’s challenges and reconnecting with themselves.

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Teens

Helping teens cope with stress, build self-esteem, and manage emotions while growing, healing, and finding their place in the world.

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Grief

Supporting individuals in processing grief, cultivating resilience, and finding meaning while navigating loss and life’s transitions.

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Colleague endorsements

  • "Dani is a caring, skilled therapist. Her somatic approach with adults doing attachment work in embodied ways is both gentle and effective. Dani meets her clients where they are with empathy, compassion and the capacity to support their healing."

    – Leila Samrad, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

  • "I wholeheartedly endorse Dani. With compassion, she creates a supportive environment, fostering self-understanding and life skills. Her curiosity drives a collaborative, playful atmosphere, empowering clients for positive changes through empathy and humor."

    – Jenny Werba, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPCC

  • “Dani engages her clients with genuineness and sincerity. Drawing from mindfulness and somatics (Hakomi) as well as relational psychodynamics, her approach is straightforward, earnest, and gregarious. Her work truly comes from-the-heart!”

    – Ryan LaPlant, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT

  • "I'm always impressed with how much Dani gives her clients in a session. Dani's clarity, clinical expertise and deep compassion for her clients, are just part of what makes her an incredible therapist. I highly recommend Dani!"

    – Monica Tucker, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT

  • "Dani is a warm and highly empathic therapist who takes a relational and collaborative approach with her adult & teen clients. Dani is always on my trusted referral list for adults and teens."

    – Devon McConnell, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate

Ready to take the next step?

offering in-person in San Francisco & telehealth throughout California

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