Danielle Lemay, LCSW

Clinician | she/her

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Ask me about…

My dog Penny! I am obsessed with her! I also love to talk TV/movies, books, and videogames.

Clinical Interests:

Children, adolescents, and young adults
Family systems
CSEC / Exploitation
Intimate Partner Violence
Substance Use
Anxiety
OCD
Crisis Intervention and Safety Assessment
Support through complex social and medical systems

Language(s) spoken:

English

What brought you into this field?

I value the uniqueness of every person and the different experiences, strengths, and perspectives they bring. I wanted to help people navigate the complex challenges of life and systems that don’t always work the way that they should.

Counseling style:

My counseling style is warm, intuitive, collaborative, and strengths based. I enjoy using a practical approach, always grounded in validation and advocacy.

Modalities:

Person centered, motivational interviewing, trauma-informed care, solutions-focused treatment, CBT

Education:

Bachelor of Social Work, 2018, Westfield State University
Master of Social Work, 2022, Simmons University

Past Experience:

Clinical and Support Options, Therapeutic Mentor
The Department of Children and Families, Ongoing Social Worker
The Department of Children and Families, Assessment Social Worker
The Department of Children and Families, Medical Social Worker (current)

Trainings:

Certificate Program between DCF and Simmons University in The Relational and Multi-Contextual Treatment of Trauma