Danelle Locklear, LCSW

Danelle Locklear is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in North Carolina with five years of professional experience. As an LCSW she holds a social work license that authorizes her to provide clinical mental health services and support to individuals and families. Her work centers on helping people navigate stressors and life transitions while building practical skills to manage symptoms and improve daily functioning.

Danelle’s clinical focus includes stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating and sleeping difficulties, parenting challenges, anger, self-esteem struggles, career issues, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and ADHD. She also addresses related areas such as attachment issues, chronic pain, illness and disability, communication problems, control issues, disruptive mood dysregulation disorder (DMDD), domestic violence, drug and alcohol addiction, family problems, guilt and shame, HIV / AIDS, impulsivity, isolation and loneliness, jealousy, life purpose, and midlife crisis.

In practice she adopts a client-centered orientation that prioritizes each person’s strengths and lived experience. Treatment is tailored using evidence-informed approaches including Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy. These methods are applied flexibly to fit individual needs and goals. Danelle provides services in English and is guided by a goal of helping people overcome obstacles and move toward their personal aspirations. She is not accepting new clients and does not work with international clients.