About

Hello my name is Dawniel (donYell) and I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I have over 16 years of experience working with adults, families and children. I have experience working with a wide range of challenges and concerns including anxiety, depression, mood disorders, relationship issues, life transitions, and other various life challenges as they arise. My approach is personalized and interactive. I believe in treating others with dignity, respect, and compassion. My approach is eclectic with a strong focus strengths and treating the whole person. I like to combines cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, and some psychodynamic counseling. Together we will create an individualized treatment plan to meet your unique needs. I earned my B.A. In Psychology from the University of California, Davis. I also have a Masters in Counseling Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy, a second masters degree in business management and my doctorate is in organizational development. It takes courage to seek a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. When you are ready to take that step I am here to support and empower you. I look forward to working with you!

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Basic Data

Entity Type: Individual; Sole Proprietor

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

White

Client Focus

  • Children (6 To 10)
  • Preteens/Tweens (11 To 13)
  • Adolescents/Teenagers (14 To 19)
  • Adults

Therapy Specialties

  • Anxiety
  • Bipolar
  • Career Counseling
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Family Conflict
  • Life Coaching
  • Parenting
  • Postpartum
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Stress
  • Trauma And PTSD

Treatment Orientation

  • Coaching
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Eclectic
  • Humanistic
  • Psychodynamic

Modality

  • Couples
  • Family
  • Individuals

Education

  • University of Phoenix, Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy
  • University of California, Davis (Bachelor's)
  • Alliant International University, Fresno Campus, PsyD in Organizational Development
  • Alliant International University, San Diego Campus, Master's in Business Management

Years in Practice

16 years

Languages

  • English

Faith

  • Christian

Healthcare Provider Taxonomy

  • Code: 106H00000X
  • Grouping: Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
  • Classification: Marriage & Family Therapist

Credentials

  • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)

Licenses

Name License Number State
LMFT 43165 Verify CA
LMFT MFC43165 Verify CA

Practice Locations

263 Montego Drive

Danville, CA 94526

Phone Number: (925) 963-4006

Fax Number: (916) 388-6434

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