Danielle Pientka (She/Her)

LCSW-C
Accepting Clients

My name is Danielle and I am a clinical social worker. I live in Western Howard County on the small hobby farm where my practice is located.

Clinical Social Worker in Woodbine, MD

Services
  • Individual
  • Couples
  • Family
  • Child
  • Adolescent/Teen
  • Group

About My Clients

I accept clients ranging from ages 3 to adults. I have experience working with children and adults with symptoms of depression, anxiety, ADHD, ODD, and behavior problems. I also have experience working with children and teens in foster care and juvenile services.

My Background and Approach

I offer play-based interventions, including animal assisted therapy, but I also incorporate CBT, art, and other methods as appropriate. I love working on my farm because we can sit outside on a beautiful day, or take a walk in the horse field. I am gentle, direct, and playful when talking to clients. I like to teach others how to practice good mental health, and I love incorporating practice into sessions. I am not super analytical in my therapeutic approach. I have worked with a mixture of children, teens, and adults for my career, and I try to be casual and relatable as a result.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I consider myself neurodiversity affirming, and generally believe that therapy should help people tease out their strengths and build on them- as well as to help relieve any symptoms that are uncomfortable for them (or if the consequences are uncomfortable). I love working alongside animals and in nature. I believe that equine-assisted and animal-assisted activities are invaluable in working through challenges.

Techniques I Use

Specialties
Animal Assisted Therapy (AAT) Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP) Experiential Therapy
Other Techniques
  • Attachment Theory
  • Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP)
  • Experiential Therapy
  • Play Therapy
  • Animal Assisted Therapy (AAT)

Issues I Treat

Specialties
ADHD Therapists Anxiety Depression
Other Issues
  • ADHD Therapists
  • Anger Issues
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment
  • Child Issues
  • Depression
  • Grief or Loss
  • Marriage Counseling
  • Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)
  • Parenting
  • Self-Esteem
  • Teen Issues
  • Women's Issues

At A Glance

  • Experience: 21 years of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $150 - 175/session

Reach out to Danielle