Danielle Fixler, MSW, LCSW

As a psychotherapist, I am honored and constantly humbled by the opportunity to accompany people on their path to positive change and growth. I have particular passion and experience working with trauma, depression and anxiety, sexuality, reproductive health, transitions into a caregiving role, dual diagnoses, and grief and loss. I also enjoy working with professionals, caregivers, parents, and people in the helping professions who benefit from support related to self-care and balance. I seek to empower my clients to identify and embrace their uniqueness, strengths, and values, and to utilize this knowledge to overcome internal and external challenges.

My practice is based in a person-centered approach, which requires the therapist to be present, curious without judgement, flexible, genuine and compassionate. Feeling safe, respected and heard is incredibly important to successful therapy. I am an active therapist who will listen, encourage, gently push and challenge clients to keep pursuing what is meaningful and important to them.

I earned my Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from The University of Vermont. I completed my Master’s degree in Social Work from Loyola University Chicago, with a specialization in mental health and a sub-specialization in Geriatrics. I approach all of my therapeutic relationships from a trauma-informed perspective, while utilizing evidence-based modalities that include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical and Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Narrative Therapy. I pull from mindfulness strategies in many of my therapeutic interactions, as I feel this is incredibly helpful in minimizing anxiety and improving overall emotional regulation. I continue to seek out continued education and training to better serve my clients and grow as a psychotherapist.

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Pronouns

she/her/hers

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Selected training and affiliation

Member of Postpartum Support International
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) training
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) training
Trainings in trauma-informed treatment methods
Training in motivational interviewing in the treatment of substance use disorders

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Key beliefs

When we stop attaching negative meaning or judgement to our emotions they become less painful and consuming.
We all have the capacity to re-learn the negative messages we once internalized and gain acceptance of our own unique sense of self. This can be done regardless of age or background.

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More about me

I attended the University of Vermont for my undergraduate degree. I absolutely love the beauty, people and food of Vermont.
I adore spending time with friends and family, but I also find serenity in alone time, dogs and puzzles.