On this episode, Renata and Jenna discuss mental health within children and how we can destigmatize getting help with Licensed Mental Health Counselor Danielle Smith. With Over 10 years of experience working with children and families providing psychotherapy, group therapy, as well as behavioral interventions. Danielle has provided psychotherapy and behavioral specialist work for children from ages 4 through 21 years old. She’s worked in environments such as schools and community-based services including going into homes of families in the Capital Region. She has also focused on outpatient behavioral health and managed care which is directly related to health insurance. With her background in mental health and education, her passion as always been working with children and their caregivers to identify mental health needs and provide support, advocacy, and education on mental health diagnoses and treatment to reduce stigma related to mental health. Danielle is a mom of two children, ages 2 and 4 months, and in her free time she loves playing and exploring with them.
