Danielle Bencini

M.A., LMHC

Sometimes trying to sit still and talk through big problems can feel completely exhausting—especially when you are ready for dynamic, meaningful change.

My name is Danielle Bencini, M.A., LMHC, and I provide a fresh, active, and engaging approach to therapy. Grounded in years of clinical experience, my work focuses on helping individuals process past trauma, move through painful life experiences, and find creative, action-oriented paths forward.

I am definitely not your average “sit and talk to me” type of counselor. I bring a spontaneous, energetic, and dynamic approach to therapy because real healing happens when we get up and actively engage with our challenges. While my background includes extensive work with children and specialized training as a Registered Play Therapist, I now focus my practice on supporting adults who thrive with creative, hands-on, and experiential modalities.

In addition to action-oriented therapy, I am trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) trauma therapy to help process deep-seated stress and trauma. I also incorporate Animal Assisted Therapy into my practice, using therapeutic animal interactions to help build trust, ease stress, and ground your session.

How I Can Help

  • Action-Oriented Adult Therapy: An energetic and engaging space for adults who prefer to actively work through problems rather than just sit and talk.
  • Trauma & EMDR Support: Specialized care for adults processing painful past events, high-stress experiences, or trauma-related symptoms.
  • Animal Assisted Therapy: Grounding therapeutic animal interactions to build trust, reduce stress, and add comfort to your process.
  • In-Person & Virtual Care: I provide flexible care options to fit your lifestyle, offering in-person sessions in Fort Myers as well as telehealth options for clients throughout the state of Florida.

If you are an adult ready for a fresh, engaging, and active approach to counseling, reach out today to schedule a consultation.

Locations

In-Person Fort Myers
Telehealth Anywhere in Florida

Languages

English

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Treatment Interventions I Use
  • Behavioral Chain Analysis
  • Behavioral Charts / Token Economies
  • Boundary Setting Skills
  • Child-Centered Play Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy — CBT
  • Cognitive Challenging
  • Cognitive Defusion
  • Cognitive Reframing
  • Cognitive Refocusing
  • Cognitive Restructuring
  • Communication Skills
  • Conflict Resolution Skills
  • Coping Skills Training
  • Crisis Response Planning
  • Crisis Stabilization
  • Directive Play Therapy
  • Distress Tolerance Skills
  • EMDR — Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing
  • EMDR Resourcing / Resource Development and Installation
  • Emotion Regulation Skills
  • Executive Functioning Skills
  • Exploration of Coping Patterns
  • Exploration of Emotions
  • Exploration of Relationship Patterns
  • Family Communication Skills
  • Family Role / Pattern Exploration
  • Feelings Vocabulary Development
  • Grounding Techniques
  • Guided Imagery
  • Mindfulness Skills
  • Parent Management Training
  • Parent-Child Communication Coaching
  • Parent-Child Interaction Therapy — PCIT
  • Parenting Skills Training
  • Play Therapy
  • Psychoeducation
  • Relaxation / Deep Breathing
  • Relationship Psychoeducation
  • Safety Planning Intervention
  • Sand Tray Therapy
  • Symptom Management
  • Symptom Tracking
  • Therapeutic Games
  • Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy — TF-CBT
  • Trauma Narrative Work
  • Window of Tolerance Education
  • Academic Concerns
  • Adjustment Disorders
  • Adjustment to Medical Diagnosis
  • Anxiety
  • Behavioral Concerns
  • Behavioral Problems in Children or Teens
  • Boundaries
  • Bullying
  • Burnout
  • Childhood Emotional Neglect
  • Childhood Trauma
  • Complex Trauma / C-PTSD
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Coping Skills Deficits
  • Crisis Intervention Needs
  • Dating Concerns
  • Decision-Making Difficulties
  • Depression
  • Difficulty Managing Emotions
  • Difficulty Managing Present-Moment Awareness / Stress Regulation
  • Difficulty Setting Boundaries
  • Difficulty with Accountability
  • Difficulty with Motivation
  • Dissociation
  • Domestic Violence
  • Emotional Abuse
  • Emotional Dysregulation
  • Emotional Neglect
  • Executive Functioning Difficulties
  • Family Dynamics
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • Intergenerational Trauma
  • Interpersonal Relationship Issues
  • Irritability
  • Life Transitions
  • Loss of Purpose / Meaning
  • Low Frustration Tolerance
  • Panic Attacks
  • Parenting Concerns
  • Peer Relationship Problems
  • Perfectionism
  • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Relationship Issues
  • School Avoidance
  • School Concerns
  • School Stress
  • Self-Criticism
  • Self-Esteem Concerns
  • Self-Harm
  • Self-Image Concerns
  • Separation Anxiety
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Sexual Assault
  • Social Anxiety
  • Stress
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Trauma
  • Traumatic Stress
  • Trust Issues
  • Victims / Survivors of Abuse
  • Women’s Issues
  • Ages 18–40
  • Clients with ADHD
  • College Students
  • First Responders
  • Healthcare Professionals
  • Individuals
  • Law Enforcement
  • Neurodivergent Clients
  • Parents
  • Professionals
  • Survivors of Abuse
  • Survivors of Domestic Violence
  • Survivors of Trauma
  • Women

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