Danica is a dynamic and compassionate Associate Marriage and Family Therapist dedicated to helping create lasting positive change in children, adolescents, and young adults. Danica recognizes how early intervention in a child’s life can be an integral foundation for increasing self-acceptance, autonomy, and resilience. Through a holistic approach, Danica strives to work collaboratively with her clients to guide them in overcoming what is causing them to feel the most stuck. She specializes in treating anxiety, depression, trauma, perfectionism, and regulation issues. In addition, Danica has helped many clients explore and gain insight into gender identity, attachment, and family issues.
Danica’s diverse educational and professional background instills confidence in her ability to address a wide range of client needs. She received her B.S. from Oberlin College and her M.A. in Counseling Psychology, with a Concentration in Marriage and Family Therapy, from Dominican University of California. During her graduate studies, she completed a traineeship at her alma mater, providing individual therapy to college students. Her post-graduation work in the Novato public school district with children and adolescents from various cultural backgrounds further honed her skills. It sparked her passion for working with clients who are part of the younger population.
In her therapeutic practice, Danica harmoniously integrates Psychodynamic, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Narrative, and Mindfulness-based orientations to work towards goals that are individual to the client. When working with children, Danica utilizes play and art therapy to allow the child to express their thoughts, feelings, and experiences that they may not be able to convey with words. Danica enjoys working closely with parents or caregivers to foster improved communication and further support the therapeutic process at home.
Outside of her professional work, Danica is an empathetic and caring individual who believes in therapy’s benefits. Her interests, such as crocheting, creating digital artwork, yoga, and playing board games with friends and family, reflect her creative and nurturing nature.