Danielle Horn, LMSW
Direct trauma-focused therapy for deep healing
- Inner child healing
- Psychodynamic trauma processing
- Individual therapy focus
About Danielle Horn
Danielle Horn is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) practicing in Michigan with four years of clinical experience. She offers a direct, intensive style of trauma-focused therapy designed to move beyond surface symptoms and address the deeper origins of emotional pain.
Her work is rooted in psychodynamic trauma processing and inner child work, with an emphasis on tracing current triggers and coping patterns back to their developmental beginnings. Rather than offering quick reassurance, she guides clients through a deliberate process of identifying where their protective strategies formed and helping those younger parts develop the safety and skills they missed.
This approach is intentionally thorough and can feel intense; Danielle frames the process as progressive and transformative, aiming to dismantle entrenched patterns brick by brick. She primarily works with individuals and concentrates on issues such as stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, self-esteem, and coping with life changes.
Danielle presents herself as an honest, no-nonsense guide who sets clear expectations about the work involved. Her practice is a fit for people ready to engage in in-depth exploration of their past and present to create lasting change, and she invites those prepared to face difficult material to begin that journey with her.
Her work is rooted in psychodynamic trauma processing and inner child work, with an emphasis on tracing current triggers and coping patterns back to their developmental beginnings. Rather than offering quick reassurance, she guides clients through a deliberate process of identifying where their protective strategies formed and helping those younger parts develop the safety and skills they missed.
This approach is intentionally thorough and can feel intense; Danielle frames the process as progressive and transformative, aiming to dismantle entrenched patterns brick by brick. She primarily works with individuals and concentrates on issues such as stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, self-esteem, and coping with life changes.
Danielle presents herself as an honest, no-nonsense guide who sets clear expectations about the work involved. Her practice is a fit for people ready to engage in in-depth exploration of their past and present to create lasting change, and she invites those prepared to face difficult material to begin that journey with her.
Areas of Expertise
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Danielle Horn have?
She has 4 years of clinical experience.
Is Danielle Horn a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the LMSW credential, which stands for Licensed Master Social Worker. License details are MI LMSW 6801117526.
In which languages does Danielle Horn provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English.
Where is Danielle Horn located?
She is located in Michigan.
How can I work with Danielle Horn as my therapist?
You can work with Danielle Horn through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Danielle Horn work with international clients?
Danielle Horn does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Danielle Horn cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Attachment and Emotion-Focused Approaches in Online Care
Danielle integrates attachment-based principles to explore how early relationships shaped emotional patterns and interpersonal expectations. This work helps identify longstanding attachment wounds and supports rebuilding a sense of safety and connection within oneself and in current relationships.She also uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) to help clients name, sit with, and transform painful emotions. EFT emphasizes understanding emotional responses as meaningful signals and teaching ways to respond to feelings that promote healing rather than avoidance.
Danielle may draw on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques to notice and modify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors that maintain distress. CBT offers practical strategies for managing anxiety, depressive symptoms, and reactive patterns alongside deeper trauma work.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Danielle works with each client to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as progress unfolds.
Online therapy offers flexible access to licensed professionals through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit consistent therapy into a busy life, connect from different locations, and continue steady progress even when in-person visits are not possible.