Danielle Sterry, LPCA

Therapist for Teens & Adults | Therapy for trauma, OCD & Depression

In-person Therapy in Ridgefield, CT

Telehealth Across Connecticut

You don’t have to have everything figured out before asking for help.

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When life feels like one difficult thing after another, it can be hard to see where you have any control.

Maybe you're overwhelmed by circumstances you didn't choose, exhausted from trying to hold everything together, or finding yourself relying on coping strategies that create more problems than they solve.

You don't need someone to tell you to think positively or try harder. You need someone who can help you make sense of what's happening, recognize where you have choices, and figure out what to do next.

That's what we'll work on together. I'll help you identify patterns in your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, understand why they've developed, and practice different ways of responding. Sometimes that means building coping skills. Sometimes it means having an uncomfortable conversation, challenging an old belief, or taking a small step toward something you've been avoiding.

I'll be compassionate, but I won't just nod along and tell you what you want to hear. I'll ask questions, offer perspective, celebrate your progress, and gently challenge you when I think it could help. And we'll approach the difficult stuff without shame or judgment while using evidenced based therapies.

You don't have to change everything about your life to start feeling more capable of navigating it.

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Meet Danielle!

My clients describe me as genuine, insightful, and relatable.

I believe trust is the foundation of good therapy, and I don't expect it to happen overnight. Some people come into therapy ready to share everything. Others need time to feel comfortable opening up, especially when life has given them plenty of reasons to keep their guard up. I'm comfortable meeting you wherever you are in that process.

My background in substance use treatment has taught me that people are often navigating much more than what's visible on the surface. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, OCD, or complicated life circumstances, I want to understand the whole picture—not just the symptoms that brought you into my office.

I'm also trained in treating obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) using evidence based therapy approaches like exposure and response prevention (ERP) and inference-based cognitive behavioral therapy (I-CBT). I know how difficult it can be to talk about intrusive thoughts, especially when they feel confusing, frightening, or embarrassing. My goal is to create a space where we can approach those experiences with curiosity rather than judgment, while working toward meaningful change.

I take a practical, strengths-based approach to our work together. We'll make room to talk about what's difficult, recognize the strengths you might have trouble seeing in yourself, and develop ways to manage challenges without getting caught in cycles of shame or self-criticism.

I genuinely enjoy working with clients who are willing to stay curious about themselves, even when the process feels uncomfortable. You don't need to arrive with the right words or all the answers. I'll bring my commitment, perspective, and clinical skills, and we'll work together to make progress that feels meaningful to you.

  • Motivational interviewing

    Cognitive Behavioral Therapy | CBT

    Dialectical Behavioral Therapy | DBT,

    Suicidal Risk Assessment

    Trauma-informed care

    Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing | EMDR

    Human Trafficking

  • Western Connecticut State University | MS Clinical Mental Health 2024

    Western Connecticut State University | BA Psychology 2018

  • LPCA- 46.007549

  • After work, I love to spend quality time with my dog, Junebug. When I can I like to go hiking, and doing karaoke or catching a play with friends and family. I try to practice what I teach by maintaining a balanced lifestyle. For me that includes, going to the gym, traveling, and exploring new restaurants.

Specialties

Adults

Trauma

Addiction & Coping

Set up an appointment and we will work out the rest together.

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