Danielle Pientka

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C (she, her)

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Woodbine, MD 21797

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I have experience working with children, adolescents, and adults with symptoms of depression, anxiety disorders, ADHD, and behavioral problems. I am a neurodiversity-affirming clinician, and believe that the goal of therapy should be to address unpleasant symptoms (or related consequences)- not to change our diagnoses. We work with animals and do activities that revolve around changing behavior and building skills such as relaxation, communication, .

I offer animal-assisted therapy, including equine assisted therapy, at a private farm in Western Howard County (close to Carroll County). My animal partners include dogs, horses, sheep, goats, guinea pigs, and chickens. I am a direct, not overly analytical, and use occasional humor/playfulness as part of my process to make therapy more fun.

I love being a therapist. I am neurodivergent and love movement/action as part of the therapeutic process. This is one of the reasons I LOVE partnering with animals, using art and play, sitting in nature, or taking a walk for sessions. Please reach out and we can see if I'll be a good fit for you or your child!

Call or Email Danielle Pientka now for a free 15 minute consultation - (410) 538-1463

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Woodbine, MD 21797

(410) 538-1463

Sessions are held outdoors or in my office, which is located inside the barn.

I specialize in Depression, Anxiety and ADHD

$175 Per Session

I see individuals, couples and families

Animal-Assisted Mental Health Therapy Practice in Howard County, Maryland.

Let's Connect (410) 538-1463

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Woodbine, MD 21797

(410) 538-1463

Sessions are held outdoors or in my office, which is located inside the barn.

I specialize in Depression, Anxiety and ADHD

$175 Per Session

I see individuals, couples and families

Animal-Assisted Mental Health Therapy Practice in Howard County, Maryland.

Finances

Fees

Individual Sessions $175
Couple Sessions $175
Pay by American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

I am Out of Network. You might be able to get reimbursed for out-of-network therapy with superbills. I work with Reimbursify to help make submitting claims easier for clients.

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (410) 538-1463

Danielle Pientka

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C

I am Out of Network. You might be able to get reimbursed for out-of-network therapy with superbills. I work with Reimbursify to help make submitting claims easier for clients.

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (410) 538-1463

Danielle Pientka

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C

Qualifications

Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Maryland / 15711 Danielle Pientka
Membership with NASW ID886533862 / 2022
Attended University of Texas, Austin, MSSW, Graduated 2005

Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (410) 538-1463

Danielle Pientka

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C

Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (410) 538-1463

Danielle Pientka

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

Depression
Anxiety
ADHD

Expertise

Anger Management
Behavioral Issues
Child
Coping Skills
Emotional Disturbance
Family Conflict
Grief
Life Coaching
Life Transitions
Marital and Premarital
Mood Disorders
Parenting
Peer Relationships
Relationship Issues
School Issues
Self Esteem
Stress
Women's Issues

I am direct and like incorporating activities into therapy. I enjoy finding ways to use activities, play, and art to work on building executive function skills, coping mechanisms, and more.

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (410) 538-1463

Danielle Pientka

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C

I am direct and like incorporating activities into therapy. I enjoy finding ways to use activities, play, and art to work on building executive function skills, coping mechanisms, and more.

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (410) 538-1463

Danielle Pientka

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C

Client Focus

Age

Toddler ,

Children (6 to 10) ,

Preteen ,

Teen ,

Adults ,

Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples ,

Family

Age

Toddler ,

Children (6 to 10) ,

Preteen ,

Teen ,

Adults ,

Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples ,

Family

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

Animal-Assisted Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Culturally Sensitive
Equine-Assisted Therapy
Experiential Therapy
Family / Marital
Family Systems
Feminist
Gottman Method
Positive Psychology
Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
Strength-Based

I use CBT, art, animal-assisted work, mindfulness and experiential therapy to help clients practice new skills that will empower them to work towards mental wellness. It's important to me that clients take home skills to use, and not to get stuck in constantly processing feelings and history.

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (410) 538-1463

Danielle Pientka

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (410) 538-1463

Danielle Pientka

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C

Location

Primary Location

Woodbine, MD 21797

(410) 538-1463

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Nearby Areas

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Counties

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Sessions are held outdoors or in my office, which is located inside the barn.

Call for a free consultation now - (410) 538-1463

Danielle Pientka

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C

Sessions are held outdoors or in my office, which is located inside the barn.

Call for a free consultation now - (410) 538-1463

Danielle Pientka

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C