I am a licensed therapist with over 15 years experience.  I approach my work with clients from a trauma-informed perspective and bring a strong sense of compassion that is rooted in the belief that everyone’s pain is valid.  

I work extensively with grief and all of the complex emotions that can come up around any kind of loss or unwanted change.  Grief is a deeply personal and unique experience for everyone.  I work to help my clients feel seen and supported in their grief journey and never judged to be further along or somewhere other than exactly where they are.  

I specialize in helping my clients to understand and repair childhood wounds, heal from narcissistic parents and partners, relationship difficulties, anxiety, depression, grief, recovering from perfectionism and parenting.  A large focus of my practice is helping my client’s to develop self-compassion to better understand themselves, their reactions and their relationships.  I work to help people form a kinder and more loving relationship with themselves and to let go of self-criticism and move towards a place of love and self-acceptance.  

Therapy can be a deeply personal and rewarding experience and I believe that it is essential for you to feel comfortable, safe and understood by your therapist. I offer a free 15-minute phone consultation so that you can decide if I am a good fit for you.  I am currently only offering online session via phone or zoom.

– Individual Grief Therapy for Children, Teens, and Adults

-Family Grief Therapy

In Person in Newport Beach or Via Telehealth Anywhere in California

Grief changes us—but even in loss, there’s room for hope and meaning.

My approach blends attachment theory, psychodynamic insight, and a strengths-based perspective, using modalities like ACT to support growth and healing. When working with grief, I draw from the dual-process model which recognizes that life and loss are deeply intertwined—and that it’s possible to move between moments of mourning and moments of living. Your experiences shape you, but they don’t define you. Together, we’ll make room for both your grief and your growth.

This work is personal to me. My own experiences with grief and therapy are what led me here, and they give me a lived understanding of what it’s like to rebuild after loss–not from a textbook, but from my own life. I’m not here to lead from a distance. I’m here to be with you through the work, honoring your process while drawing from what I’ve learned in my own journey.

If you’re feeling lost, isolated, or unsure where to start in navigating grief, I want you to know you don’t have to figure it all out alone. I’d be honored to walk alongside you. Text, call, or email me, and we will take that first step together.

(949)919-0529

danielle@coastalminds.org

Licensed Clinical Social Worker /Certified in Grief Counseling

18 years of experience in helping individuals and families navigate the complex emotions of grief and loss.

Compassionate, evidence based support to those coping with death of a love one, life transitions and prolonged complicated grief. My approach is rooted in empathy, trauma informed care and an understanding of the grieving process. I work with individuals, couples and groups to create safe and supportive space to promote healing, resilience and hope.

• Individual Counseling – Support for grief, anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, and personal growth

• Life Counseling – Guidance for career decisions, academic challenges, and life transitions

• Assessment & Diagnosis – Mental health evaluations and treatment planning

• Psychoeducation – Mental health education and skill-building resources

Grief Groups

Individual and Couples Therapy

Career Counseling

LGBTQ+ Affirmative

Mindfulness and Guided Meditation

Short and Long Term Therapy or Coaching

Speaking Engagements

Consulting