Hi, I’m Dani, and I’m so glad you’re here! I’m a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in Washington State. I specialize in supporting people with disabilities, particularly those who are blind or have low vision, as well as individuals navigating chronic illness. I am a neurodivergent affirming therapist and an LGBTQIA2S+ affirming therapist supporting individuals as they explore identity, gender, and body image.

As a biracial and queer woman living with both a disability and a chronic illness, I bring personal understanding to my work. I’m especially passionate about supporting clients through grief, particularly the grief that comes with receiving a life-altering diagnosis and adjusting to a body that no longer works in the same way. I also serve those who have experienced medical trauma or gaslighting, often while struggling to access an accurate diagnosis and compassionate care. I pay close attention to how women, AFAB, trans, BIPOC, disabled, and low-income people are disproportionately dismissed and harmed in medical settings, and I support clients in both processing these experiences and finding ways to advocate within these systems.

I also care deeply about working with clients around the impact of ableism—both internalized ableism and the barriers created by a society that is often inaccessible and exclusionary. Creating space to explore these experiences can be an important step toward self-acceptance, self-understanding, and empowerment. I operate from the belief that disabilities are not the inherent barrier; the lack of universal access is. There is real hardship and limitations that result from navigating a world built without everyone in mind. If our systems and environments were truly inclusive, these perceived barriers may instead be seen as aspects of human diversity and the unique perspectives we each bring. My work is fundamentally about advocating for the removal of these systemic barriers to eliminate the unnecessary and imposed limitations of disability.

My social work background began when I interned at a supportive housing facility for low-income older adults, aiding them in accessing food, healthcare, and independence. From there, I interned at both a domestic violence shelter and a Suboxone clinic, providing mental health services as individuals navigated the legal system. My clinical background started in eating-disorder treatment within residential and partial-hospitalization programs, where I gained extensive experience working with medically complex cases. Over time, I noticed frequent overlap with other concerns such as OCD, body dysmorphia, gender dysphoria, neurodiversity, and the unique mental health needs of LGBTQIA2S+ clients, which helped shape the integrative therapeutic approach I use today. I am a Health at Every Size (HAES©) and fat liberation aligned therapist. My approach is anti-diet culture, supporting clients in relating to food and their body from an intuitive place.

I work collaboratively with my clients, tailoring my therapeutic approach to each person’s needs. I utilize a variety of approaches such as behavioral therapies, feminist theory, IFS, ERP, Polyvagal Theory, somatic, and emotion-focused practices. Above all, I prioritize your voice, accessibility, advocacy, and a trauma-informed approach to therapy.