Danielle Cummings, LMFT
Indiana LMFT focusing on trauma and families
- Addictions and trauma
- Family and relationships
- Evidence-based care
About Danielle Cummings
Danielle Cummings is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Indiana who brings eight years of clinical experience to her work with individuals, couples, families, and groups. She holds a Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy and Professional Counseling from Johnson University in Knoxville, Tennessee, and has extensive experience in community mental health settings working with clients across the lifespan from age 4 to 85.
Danielle blends evidence-based methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy with mindfulness, solution-focused techniques, and systemic perspectives to address a wide range of concerns including addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, anxiety, relationship and family problems, parenting challenges, grief, and issues related to identity and intimacy. She also focuses on attachment issues, body image, codependency, ADHD, bipolar and mood disorders, and multicultural considerations, among other areas.
Known for an empathetic, intuitive, and collaborative style, Danielle values deep, present-centered connection. She describes therapy as a partnership in which the client is the expert on their life and she offers guidance, compassion, and clinical skill to help navigate change. Outside of clinical work she values family life with a partner of over 18 years and two children ages 11 and 13, finds restorative time in nature, and enjoys the companionship of three dogs. Her experience living and traveling in multiple places, including Shanghai, informs her commitment to understanding people from diverse socioeconomic, cultural, racial, ethnic, and spiritual backgrounds and to supporting marginalized populations.
Danielle blends evidence-based methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy with mindfulness, solution-focused techniques, and systemic perspectives to address a wide range of concerns including addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, anxiety, relationship and family problems, parenting challenges, grief, and issues related to identity and intimacy. She also focuses on attachment issues, body image, codependency, ADHD, bipolar and mood disorders, and multicultural considerations, among other areas.
Known for an empathetic, intuitive, and collaborative style, Danielle values deep, present-centered connection. She describes therapy as a partnership in which the client is the expert on their life and she offers guidance, compassion, and clinical skill to help navigate change. Outside of clinical work she values family life with a partner of over 18 years and two children ages 11 and 13, finds restorative time in nature, and enjoys the companionship of three dogs. Her experience living and traveling in multiple places, including Shanghai, informs her commitment to understanding people from diverse socioeconomic, cultural, racial, ethnic, and spiritual backgrounds and to supporting marginalized populations.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Stress, AnxietyLGBTRelationship issuesGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
Attachment issuesBody imageCodependencyCommunication problemsDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Drug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameLife purposeMood disordersMulticultural concernsPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexualityWomen's issuesWorkplace issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Existential Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Danielle Cummings have?
Danielle Cummings has 8 years of experience.
Is Danielle Cummings a licensed therapist?
Yes. She is an LMFT, which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. License details are IN LMFT 35002192A.
In which languages does Danielle Cummings provide therapy?
Danielle provides therapy in English.
Where is Danielle Cummings located?
Danielle is located in Indiana.
How can I work with Danielle Cummings as my therapist?
You can work with Danielle through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Danielle Cummings work with international clients?
Danielle Cummings does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Danielle Cummings cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Danielle frequently draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in her work. ACT helps people clarify their values and take committed action toward a meaningful life while learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings rather than getting stuck in them - it can be helpful for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. CBT focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, offering practical skills to reduce symptoms of mood disorders, anxiety, and stress.Danielle approaches treatment collaboratively, recognizing that finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. She works with clients to assess needs, goals, and preferences and adjusts methods over time so therapy fits the person rather than the person fitting a single technique.
Online care with Danielle is available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which can make scheduling more flexible and reduce barriers related to travel or time constraints. These options allow licensed professionals to provide regular, consistent support while accommodating different communication styles and life rhythms.