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Dankel Paine, LPC

Compassionate LPC supporting growth and recovery
  • Stress and anxiety
  • Addictions recovery
  • Parenting support

About Dankel Paine

Dankel Paine is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing with five years of clinical experience across Texas and Michigan. She focuses on helping people manage stress and anxiety, navigate addictions and recovery, process trauma and abuse, and address parenting challenges and life transitions. Drawing on a blend of evidence-informed methods, she tailors conversations and treatment plans to each person's unique needs, emphasizing respect, sensitivity, and compassionate support.

Dankel aims to create a collaborative space where practical coping strategies meet deeper exploration of attachment, family dynamics, and relational patterns when relevant. She works with individuals facing issues such as communication problems, codependency, grief, and body image concerns, adapting techniques to match clients' goals and circumstances. Beginning therapy is often an act of courage, and she positions herself as a steady partner in that process, helping clients set attainable goals and build skills for a more fulfilling life.

Areas of Expertise

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Dankel Paine have?

Dankel Paine has five years of professional experience working as a therapist.

Is Dankel Paine a licensed therapist?

Yes, she holds the credential LPC which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor. License details: MI LPC 6401225111, TX LPC 90352.

In which languages does Dankel Paine provide therapy?

She provides therapy in English.

Where is Dankel Paine located?

She is located in Texas.

How can I work with Dankel Paine as my therapist?

You can work with Dankel Paine through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Dankel Paine work with international clients?

Dankel Paine does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Dankel Paine 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, 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.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support



Dankel integrates Attachment-Based Therapy to explore how early relationships influence current emotions and patterns. This approach helps people understand feelings of abandonment, attachment concerns, and relationship struggles by looking at how past bonds shape present behavior. She also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which prioritizes the client's perspective and fosters a nonjudgmental, empathetic environment where individuals set the pace and focus of their work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a practical component of her work that identifies unhelpful thoughts and builds concrete skills for managing anxiety, stress, and addictive behaviors.

Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the collaborative process. Dankel works with clients to assess needs, preferences, and goals, adjusting methods over time so therapy remains aligned with what the client wants to accomplish.

Online sessions allow the same therapeutic approaches to be delivered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules and varied comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain consistency in care, access support from home, and choose the communication style that best fits each person's life.

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