Dani Castleberry, LCSW

Licensed in California · 10 years in practice

Dani Castleberry helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, and major life changes.

License and registration

LCSW, California: 95022 · expires June 2026
NPI: 1053706853 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 10
Languages: English

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About Dani

Dani Castleberry helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, and major life changes. She writes treatment plans to fit each person's needs and focuses on practical steps people can use between sessions. Dani has ten years of professional experience and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.

She works with people who want clearer communication, stronger self-love, and tools to manage post-traumatic stress symptoms. Conversations are guided by respect, sensitivity, and compassion.

Background and approach

In sessions she listens for what matters most to the person in front of her. She then suggests simple strategies to reduce anxiety, cope with difficult memories, or rebuild confidence. Sessions can include short exercises, goal-setting, and check-ins tailored to daily life.

Many people come for help making sense of life changes or improving how they talk with others. Dani aims to provide straightforward feedback and practical homework that fits a busy schedule. The tone is warm, calm, and focused on what the client wants to change.

Starting therapy often feels hard, but Dani treats the first steps as part of the work. She supports people through small steps toward clearer thinking, better coping, and a more sustainable sense of self-worth.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Dani lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Online support

Evidence-based approaches and flexible online care

Many of the common evidence-based techniques used for anxiety, trauma, and depression focus on changing unhelpful patterns and building small skills. One approach helps people learn ways to manage strong feelings through paced breathing, grounding exercises, and short behavioral experiments to test worries. Another approach looks at how memories and stressful events affect day-to-day thinking and builds step-by-step strategies to reduce distress and improve coping. These methods help with panic, low mood, intrusive memories, and increasing confidence in everyday situations.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped in the past. Together they try methods that fit the person's life and adjust the plan as progress or needs change.

Online therapy offers several practical benefits for people balancing busy lives. Video calls let conversations feel close to in-person work. Phone sessions work well when video is not possible or bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for short check-ins, processing between sessions, or getting support without scheduling a full call. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, caregiving, or travel schedules while keeping the focus on steady progress.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Dani commonly address?

She supports people struggling with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem issues, depression, and coping with life changes.

What is her general approach in sessions?

Sessions focus on listening first, then offering practical strategies, short exercises, and goal-setting tailored to daily life and the client's priorities.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She brings ten years of professional work experience helping people with anxiety, trauma, mood concerns, and life transitions.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

Dani is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW - licensed in California and practices with that credential.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English only.

What session formats are available?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.

How does cost and billing work?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I start working with her?

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