Dannielle McLean, LCPC

Licensed in Maine · 3 years in practice

Dannielle McLean is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) who focuses on practical help for people facing stress, anxiety, mood swings, substance use concerns, and life changes.

License and registration

LCPC, Maine: CC5545 · expires February 2027
NPI: 1184141707 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 3
Languages: English

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About Dannielle

Dannielle McLean is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) who focuses on practical help for people facing stress, anxiety, mood swings, substance use concerns, and life changes. She writes and plans concrete steps with clients so they can build steady coping skills. The tone is direct and encouraging, aimed at people who need clear guidance and support.

Dannielle draws on approaches that teach skills you can use between sessions. She emphasizes changing unhelpful thought patterns, practicing relaxation and grounding, and building self-compassion.

Background and approach

Sessions include routine skills practice to manage anxiety, cravings, and mood instability. Motivational techniques are part of her work. She helps people identify what matters to them and increase the drive to follow through on goals.

That can mean breaking big changes into small, realistic steps and keeping momentum with regular contact. Treatment plans focus on building resiliency and improving daily functioning. Dannielle supports clients as they develop new routines, reduce stress reactivity, and strengthen relapse prevention when substance use is involved.

Progress is tracked through achievable goals and session feedback. She has three years of professional experience and practices in Maine. Sessions are conversational and skill-focused, with time set aside each visit for practice and review.

The style is straightforward and supportive, aimed at people ready to make steady, measurable changes.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Dannielle lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
Bipolar disorder
Depression
Coping with life changes
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Eating disorders
Sleeping disorders
Parenting issues
Anger management
Self esteem
ADHD

Approaches Dannielle names

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Online support

How evidence-based approaches work online

CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It breaks problems into manageable steps and is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related difficulties. DBT, or Dialectical Behavior Therapy, teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills to manage strong emotions and reduce reactivity. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative way to explore ambivalence and strengthen commitment to change by setting realistic, personally meaningful goals.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences and choose methods together. Sessions often mix skill practice, goal planning, and brief check-ins so the plan can be adjusted over time based on what helps most.

Online formats offer flexibility and make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. Video calls provide face-to-face interaction for full conversations and skills coaching. Phone sessions work when bandwidth is limited or a camera is not desired. Live chat and text-based messaging allow shorter check-ins, written coaching, and ongoing support between sessions. These options help people stay consistent with therapy while adapting to daily demands.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does she help with?

Dannielle works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar symptoms, addictions, trauma and abuse, sleep and eating issues, parenting strain, anger, low self esteem, ADHD, relationship and family concerns, and coping with life changes.

What style of therapy does she use?

Her approach blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, mindfulness techniques, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused methods to teach practical skills and goal planning.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has three years of professional experience working in clinical settings and focuses on developing coping skills and motivation for change.

Where does she practice and what credential does she hold?

She practices in Maine and holds the credential LCPC, which stands for Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor.

Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?

International clients are not accepted at this time; sessions are offered in English for people located in the United States.

In what formats are sessions offered?

Sessions are available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and communication preferences.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

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