Dannetta Purnell, LCSW

Licensed in Pennsylvania · 18 years in practice

Dannetta Purnell uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people manage stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, and major life changes.

License and registration

LCSW, Pennsylvania: CW016434 · expires February 2027
NPI: 1407031586 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 18
Languages: English

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About Dannetta

Dannetta Purnell uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people manage stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, and major life changes. She is a licensed clinical social worker in Pennsylvania with 18 years of experience. Dannetta speaks English and aims to create a calm, practical process for people ready to make changes.

She starts by listening to each person's story and noticing their strengths. Dannetta treats clients as the experts on their own lives and helps them build on what already works.

Background and approach

Sessions focus on small, useful steps that lead to clearer thinking and better day-to-day coping. Over nearly two decades of practice, she has guided people through anxiety, low confidence, motivation struggles, and transitions like job shifts or relationship changes. Her approach is straightforward and goal-oriented, with room for reflection and problem solving.

She works at a pace that fits each person's needs. Dannetta supports practical skill building for managing stress and boosting self-esteem. Conversations include identifying helpful habits, testing new ways of coping, and tracking progress over time.

She encourages realistic, achievable goals rather than dramatic overhauls. People who prefer flexible ways to meet can work with her through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. The aim is to make therapy fit into busy schedules while keeping the focus on steady, usable change.

Focus areas and approaches

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

Online support

Evidence-based methods for online support

Evidence-based therapeutic techniques focus on practical skills and clear steps. One common approach emphasizes learning and practicing coping skills to reduce anxiety and manage stress. These skills include breathing strategies, planning for stressful moments, and changing unhelpful thoughts to test whether they match reality.

Another useful method centers on building self-esteem through gradual experiments and goal setting. This involves identifying small actions that boost confidence, tracking progress, and adjusting goals so they stay achievable. It helps people gain momentum and notice real change over time.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and day-to-day life, and together they will choose techniques that fit. This collaborative process makes it easier to try tools that feel useful and to adapt them as needs change.

Online therapy offers practical benefits for busy lives. Video calls let people talk face to face without travel. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth or camera use is difficult. Live chat and text-based messaging allow shorter check-ins and flexible communication across the week. These options make it simpler to get consistent support while fitting therapy into a routine.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns does she address?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, motivation, and coping with life changes.

What is her therapeutic style like?

The approach is evidence-based and practical, focusing on small steps, skill building, and using a person's existing strengths.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 18 years of professional work experience supporting people through anxiety, confidence issues, and life transitions.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, licensed in Pennsylvania.

Which languages are supported and can she see clients internationally?

Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients.

In what formats are sessions offered?

Sessions are available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules.

How are costs handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What should I do to begin working with her?

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