Danielle Emerson - LMSW

BACKGROUND EDUCATION
I attended Pennsylvania State University from August 2009-May 2013 and obtained my Bachelors in Crime, Law and Justice with two minors, one in Sociology, and the other in Human Development and Family Studies then I attended University of New England from December 2015 until December 2018 and obtained my Masters in Social Work.

AREAS OF INTEREST
I have worked with court mandated individuals, I have worked with individuals that have experienced trauma. I have done individual counseling, family counseling, and couple counseling, as well as run groups teaching anger management and groups teaching parenting. My preferred forms of therapy are cognitive behavioral therapy, sandbox, and play therapy.

WHY THERAPY?
I chose therapy because I enjoy helping individuals in general, but more specifically, helping them reach their goals and find ways that can make the struggles of life more manageable.

FUN FACT
A fun fact about me is I love college football. My team is The Penn State Nittany Lions!

AT HOME
I like to read, hike, do craft projects, and knit blankets.

WORDS OF WISDOM
Mistakes are mistakes. They stay mistakes if you learn the lesson hidden in them, but they become failures if you learn nothing. and Be yourself! The world needs the unique talents, skills, and perspective you bring into it! Love the uniqueness you bring into this world!