Therapist profile
Danita Thompson, LMSW
Michigan
Licensed LMSW - Anger and Relationships
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- CredentialsLMSW
- LicenseLMSW, Michigan / 6801081918
- NPI1417110040
- Experience30 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationMichigan
About
- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practice
- Motivational interviewing
About Danita
Danita Thompson is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) practicing in Michigan with 30 years of experience. She works with adults on anger, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, and life transitions. Her work also covers issues like grief, addiction, self-esteem, parenting concerns, and workplace stress.
She uses straightforward conversation and practical tools in sessions. Danita draws on client-centered methods to listen and reflect what matters most to each person. She blends cognitive behavioral ideas and elements of dialectical behavior therapy to help people spot patterns, shift unhelpful thoughts, and build stronger coping skills.
A mindfulness approach is part of the mix, with simple practices to reduce reactivity and improve focus. Motivational interviewing helps when someone is weighing change or struggling with commitment to new habits. These tools are presented plainly, and progress is paced to the individual's needs.
Danita describes a Christian-informed perspective that can be part of conversations when clients want that included. She notes experience supporting women, veterans, and people facing workplace and family challenges, while working directly with individuals rather than groups or families in session. The tone in her practice is practical and goal-oriented.
Her background includes three decades of direct clinical work in Michigan settings. That long experience informs how she structures sessions, sets priorities, and follows up on real-life steps between meetings.
How sessions work
How her approaches work for online sessions
Danita often blends client-centered work with cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy techniques. Client-centered work focuses on listening and reflecting so goals become clearer. Cognitive behavioral work looks at the thoughts that feed emotions and teaches practical skill changes for daily life. Dialectical behavior therapy offers skills for regulating emotion and tolerating stress without reacting immediately.Deciding which approaches to use is a collaborative process. She will talk with the client about goals, try methods that match those goals, and adjust based on what helps. That way the plan can change as progress is made and new priorities arise.
The original biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm current session options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when helpful, and reduce travel time. Some methods translate well to remote sessions, such as CBT worksheets, mindfulness practices, and short skills coaching, which can be used to practice between meetings and measure small changes over time.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues does she address?
She works with adults who snap at loved ones, hold growing resentment, or feel overwhelmed by others' anger. Anger is listed among a broader set of concerns including anxiety, depression, and relationship problems.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and client-centered. She uses listening, reflective feedback, and concrete tools from CBT and DBT to reduce reactivity and change patterns.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 30 years of clinical experience working in Michigan-based settings. That experience informs how she plans and follows up on sessions.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) practicing in Michigan.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
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