- CBT techniques
- Person-centered care
- Health related issues
About Danile
Danile Nachampassak Agbayani is a Hawaii-licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with three years of clinical experience. She brings a background in nursing and a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling to her work. Danile focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, self-esteem and depression.
She combines practical, evidence-based techniques with a person-centered stance in sessions. That means she uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside conversational, client-led work. Conversations are direct and focused on what the person wants to change or understand.
Her nursing background shapes how she approaches concerns linked to health and caregiving. She has experience with end-of-life care, chronic illness and caregiver stress, and she draws on that history when those issues arise in sessions. Her familiarity with medical settings informs how she talks about symptom management and coordinated care.
Danile also addresses relationship and personality-related concerns such as attachment issues, codependency, communication problems, and boundaries. She works with people struggling with substance use and addictions, including drug and alcohol concerns.
Sessions are aimed at helping people take practical steps and make gradual changes. She emphasizes collaborative work so goals and pacing are decided together. People who are feeling stuck after a life change, or who want steady support while they sort out priorities, may find this approach useful.
How therapeutic methods translate to online work
Danile frequently draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her practice. CBT focuses on identifying and testing thoughts and behaviors that maintain distress. It is often used for anxiety, depression and stress so people can learn concrete skills to change unhelpful patterns.She also uses a person-centered approach that prioritizes listening and the client’s own perspective. This method supports exploring values, priorities and emotional experience while the therapist follows the person’s lead rather than imposing a set agenda.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Danile will discuss options and adapt techniques based on a person’s goals, daily life and what feels helpful in early sessions. That collaboration helps decide whether more skills-based or more reflective work will be the focus.
The therapist’s profile does not list specific session formats here, so confirm available online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and can be useful for quick updates, while video sessions allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Licensed professionals use these practical formats to help therapy fit into everyday routines.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Hawaii
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, self-esteem and depression, plus related concerns such as attachment issues and caregiver stress.
How would she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside a person-centered style, combining structured skill work with open conversation to clarify next steps.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has three years of experience and a background in nursing paired with a master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling.
What credential and location are listed for this clinician?
She is listed as an LMHC practicing in Hawaii.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What should I know about session formats?
The profile does not specify session formats; please confirm the available online or in-person options before booking.
How do I get started and what does it cost?
To begin, use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session; cost varies by location and uses a cancelable subscription.
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