Dani Rae Therapy

Hi, I’m Dani, and I’m so glad you’re here! I’m a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in Washington State. I specialize in supporting people with disabilities, particularly those who are blind or have low vision, as well as individuals navigating chronic illness, autism, and ADHD. I also work with members of the LGBTQIA+ community as they explore identity, gender dysphoria, and body image.

As a biracial and queer person living with both a disability and a chronic illness, I bring personal understanding to my work. I’m especially passionate about supporting clients through grief, particularly the grief that comes with receiving a life-altering diagnosis and adjusting to a body that no longer works in the same way. I also walk alongside those who have experienced medical trauma or gaslighting, often while struggling to access an accurate diagnosis and compassionate care. I pay close attention to how women, AFAB, trans, BIPOC, and low-income people are disproportionately dismissed in medical settings, and I support clients in both processing these experiences and finding ways to advocate within these systems.

I also enjoy working with clients around the impact of ableism—both internalized ableism and the barriers created by a society that is often inaccessible and exclusionary. Creating space to explore these experiences can be an important step toward healing, self-acceptance, and empowerment.

My clinical background began in eating-disorder treatment within residential and partial-hospitalization programs, where I gained extensive experience working with medically complex cases. Over time, I noticed frequent overlap with other concerns such as OCD, body dysmorphia, gender-related distress, neurodiversity, and the unique mental health needs of LGBTQIA+ clients, which helped shape the integrative therapeutic approach I use today.

I work collaboratively with my clients, tailoring my therapeutic approach to each person’s needs. I draw from Polyvagal Theory, CBT, ERP, DBT, IFS, and somatic-informed methods. As of September 2025, I am also an EMDR basic-trained therapist and look forward to offering this modality as part of my practice. Above all, I prioritize your voice, accessibility, advocacy, and a trauma-informed approach to therapy.