Hello! I'm Danielle—though most people know me as Dani. I am a licensed independent clinical social worker (LICSW) with a master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Southern California, specializing in youth and families. Over the past five years, I have focused my practice on providing immigration evaluations for individuals and families navigating some of the most challenging and uncertain moments of their lives.

I offer trauma-informed, culturally responsive psychological evaluations that give clients a voice during the immigration process. These assessments are not just clinical documents—they are tools for empowerment, designed to tell a person’s story with dignity, accuracy, and compassion. I have worked extensively with clients facing hardship, including those involved in asylum, VAWA, U-visa, T-visa, and hardship waiver cases.

My background includes working with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds, many of whom have experienced trauma, loss, and systemic barriers. I approach each evaluation with deep respect and a calm, supportive presence—creating a space where clients feel heard, understood, and safe to share their stories.

In addition to my immigration work, I provide therapeutic support to youth and families in foster care, adoption, juvenile justice, and educational settings. Whether in a counseling room or through a written evaluation, my goal is the same: to center the voices of those who too often go unheard.

Outside of my professional life, I’m a proud mom of two, wife, and nature enthusiast. Daily walks and time outdoors ground me and remind me of the strength we all carry—often hidden until we’re given the space to show it.

Don’t worry about sounding professional. Sound like you. There are over 1.5 billion websites out there, but your story is what’s going to separate this one from the rest. If you read the words back and don’t hear your own voice in your head, that’s a good sign you still have more work to do.