Danica Bokal , LMHC

Danica Bokal is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Florida with eight years of experience working in the mental health field. LMHC stands for Licensed Mental Health Counselor, a credential that signifies professional training and state licensure to provide mental health care.

She has supported individuals and families facing a broad range of concerns, including stress and anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, and challenges related to career or identity. Danica has particular experience helping people navigate life transitions and the complex coping skills those moments often require.

Danica brings sensitivity to LGBTQ+ identities and to issues related to women’s empowerment and men’s mental health. Her work also extends to concerns such as intimacy, eating and sleeping difficulties, parenting, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and compassion fatigue, along with many related areas like attachment and abandonment, chronic illness and disability, codependency, and communication or commitment issues.

She uses evidence-based methods tailored to each person, drawing from approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), the Gottman Method, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness, Narrative Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Existential Therapy. Danica combines psychoeducation and psychotherapy so clients can practice skills between sessions as part of ongoing progress.

Her therapeutic style is authentic, empathetic, and warm while remaining active and directive when that best serves the client’s goals. Danica frames the work around each person’s strengths and resources and supports clients who are committed to creating a more meaningful and fulfilling life. She is currently accepting new clients and is available to work with international clients as well.

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