Danielle Van Alst

(She/Her)

Accepting Clients

I’m an LMHC committed to empowering clients to heal, grow, and thrive through collaborative, strengths‑based therapy.

Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in Massachusetts

Free Initial Consultation

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Free 15-minute call, no obligation.

Services

  • Individual
  • Couples

About My Clients

I support women navigating anxiety, depression, grief and loss, body image concerns, eating disorders, menopause, life transitions, stress, and burnout. I work with those who feel overwhelmed or disconnected, offering a compassionate, strengths‑based space to heal, regain clarity, and reconnect with themselves.

My Background and Approach

My work blends evidence‑based therapies with mindfulness‑based practices to help clients understand patterns, regulate emotions, and build resilience. I also integrate holistic and spiritual perspectives, creating space for deeper self‑connection, meaning, and healing. My goal is to offer a compassionate, grounded environment where women can reclaim their voice, restore balance, and reconnect with their inner strength.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I believe healing is deeply connected to creating a more compassionate and equitable world. My work is rooted in feminist, queer‑affirming, anti‑racist values, and I view therapy as a political act, one that challenges systems that harm women, trans and queer communities, and all marginalized identities. I’m committed to body liberation, civil rights, and social justice, and I bring a holistic, mindful, and spiritually open approach to the therapy room. I support clients who want a therapist who shares progressive values and believes in collective liberation, community care, and the right of every person to live with dignity, safety, and authenticity.

Techniques I Use

Specialties

Feminist Therapy Holistic Therapy Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)

Other Techniques

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Attachment Theory
  • Coaching
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Couples Counseling
  • Culturally Sensitive Therapy
  • Depth Therapy
  • Existential Therapy
  • Feminist Therapy
  • Holistic Therapy
  • Humanistic Therapy
  • Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Psychological Testing and Evaluation
  • Solution Focused Brief Therapy
  • Person-Centered (Rogerian)
  • Internal Family Systems
  • Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)
  • Relationship Counseling
  • Neuro-Linguistic Therapy

Issues I Treat

Specialties

Anxiety Body Image Issues Women's Issues

Other Issues

  • ADHD Therapists
  • Aging Concerns
  • Anxiety
  • Body Image Issues
  • Burnout
  • Career Counseling
  • Chronic Pain or Illness
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Eating Disorders
  • Gender Identity Therapy
  • Grief or Loss
  • Infertility
  • LGBTQ-Friendly Therapists
  • Marriage Counseling
  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Pregnancy and Postpartum
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self-Esteem
  • Spirituality
  • Women's Issues

Qualifications

License
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, State of Massachusetts · #10002461
Years in practice
3 years

Insurance Plans Accepted

  • Out of Network
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Optum
  • United Healthcare
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health
  • Tufts
  • Fallon
  • Blue Cross blue Shield of Massachusetts
  • Carelon
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of MA Medicare Advantage
  • Mass General Brigham Health Plan

I offer online counseling in the following states:

Hours & Availability

New clients welcome
Currently accepting new clients
Telehealth
Available

At A Glance

  • Experience: 3 years of practice
  • Rate: $125 - 150/session

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