My Approach
At Tangled Thread Therapy, I don’t believe you need to be “fixed.” People are complicated. We’re shaped by our histories, relationships, environments, identities, and all the things we’ve had to figure out along the way. Sometimes life gets tangled, and it can be hard to tell which thread to pull first.
Evidence-informed, but never one-size-fits-all
I draw primarily from CBT, DBT, and ACT-informed approaches, but I’m not interested in squeezing people into a particular method. We’ll figure out what actually fits you, your goals, and the way your brain works.
Neurodivergent-affirming & identity-aware
I have a particular interest in working with ADHD and neurodivergent clients, especially those trying to understand themselves in environments that don’t always make room for the way their brains work. Rather than focusing on how to make you fit the world, we can look at what you need to function, feel understood, and build a life that fits you better.
Making sense of the complicated stuff
Therapy can be a place to slow things down, untangle what’s happening, and get curious about the thoughts, emotions, patterns, and experiences that keep getting in the way. Sometimes that means talking things through; sometimes it means finding a different way to look at them.
Creative approaches, beyond just talking
I incorporate creative activities into therapy when they’re useful for the work we’re doing. Art, drawing, visual exercises, metaphor, and other hands-on approaches can sometimes make it easier to explore something that feels difficult to put into words.
Your identity, your pace, your life
I believe you deserve space to explore who you are without being pushed toward someone else’s idea of who you should be. Therapy with me is a place to hold contradictions, make sense of complexity, and figure out what feels right for you—without rushing the process.
Yes, we can talk about D&D in therapy
I also incorporate tabletop role-playing games (TTRPGs), like Dungeons & Dragons, into therapy when it fits the client and their goals. Characters, campaigns, storytelling, problem-solving, and collaborative play can create some surprisingly useful ways to explore identity, relationships, emotions, communication, decision-making, and personal values. You don't need to be an experienced player, and this doesn't mean every session involves rolling dice—but if D&D is already part of your world, it can absolutely have a place in the therapy room.
About Me
Hi, I’m Danielle—the person behind Tangled Thread Therapy.
I’m a counselling therapist, but more importantly, I’m a person who has always been a little fascinated by the strange, complicated, wonderful ways people make sense of being alive. I’ve always been drawn to stories, art, symbolism, and the little details that give things meaning. I’m also a big believer that sometimes the best way to understand something is to look at it from a completely different angle.
Outside of therapy, you’ll often find me getting absorbed in a good story, making something, thinking far too deeply about fictional characters, or finding an excuse to be outside. I have a particular soft spot for storms, mountains, and quiet mornings—the kinds of things that make you stop for a minute and remember that the world is much bigger than whatever is currently taking up space in your head.
I’m also a bit of a nerd. I love tabletop role-playing games, storytelling, and the kind of conversations that start with “Okay, but what if…” and somehow turn into an hour-long discussion about character motivations, morality, or why a fictional creature made a terrible decision.
These parts of me aren’t separate from how I show up as a therapist. I think being a real person in the room matters. I’m warm, direct, curious, and occasionally a little bit quirky, and I want therapy to feel like a space where you can be those things too. You don’t need to show up polished, have the right words, or pretend to have everything figured out.
You can just show up as yourself. We’ll untangle the rest together.
Ready to Talk?
Send me a quick message below, and I’ll reach out within one business day to set up your free consultation.