Daniela Childers (She/her)

As the daughter of an immigrant, I grew up torn between two cultures. I acknowledge the internal pressure this creates. I love to work with clients on acknowledging their unique experiences as immigrants and children of immigrants. This includes processing: discrimination, immigration, language loss, erasure, survivor guilt, the grief of having family far away, perfectionism, and many more experiences.

I love working with clients on healing the effects of prolonged stress. In particular, I love working with women in traditionally male-dominated fields and other high-stress environments. I am here to help the recovering gifted kids and high-achievers who find themselves feeling unmotivated, exhausted, and filled with imposter syndrome. Balancing your ambition with self-compassion is possible! I help clients learn how to tap into genuine motivation and shield themselves from chronic pressure.

Many individuals seeking therapy are HSPs. To the HSP, the world around them is overwhelming. They need more time and space to process. Although gifted with incredible insight and empathy, these individuals struggle to feel strong in a fast-paced world that is designed against them. As an HSP myself, I have studied this trait and can help other HSPs begin to set boundaries, process their often turbulent inner world of emotion, and calm down their nervous system.

Narrative therapy is about owning your own story and getting to decide how you represent yourself. This approach helps clients find their voice and power. If you are struggling with your identity, self-confidence, and/or cannot get over what has happened in the past, this approach may be helpful for you.

I enjoy using play and art therapy techniques with adults and children alike. Non-traditional techniques help to give you a new perspective and some distance from the problems. This kind of therapy also helps with trauma and other experiences that are difficult to talk openly about. This is a non-structured approach that promotes a feeling of freedom and calm. It is one of the best evidence-based treatments for children's mental health issues.

I enjoy using play and art therapy techniques with adults and children alike. Non-traditional techniques help to give you a new perspective and some distance from the problems. This kind of therapy also helps with trauma and other experiences that are difficult to talk openly about. This is a non-structured approach that promotes a feeling of freedom and calm. It is one of the best evidence-based treatments for children's mental health issues.

I have a collaborative view of therapy. I will not be a distant expert observing you. We are both imperfect people doing our best and learning as we go. I believe each person already has the skills they need to flourish and my job is to help you sift through everything and figure out what works for you. I strive to validate my client's experiences and deeply understand the context of each person. This helps me guide each client to their own solutions and learn through our relationship.