- Stress and anxiety
- Addiction coping skills
- Attachment work
About Danis
Danis Okang is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Pennsylvania with 20 years of experience. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family concerns, low self-esteem, and questions about life purpose. Sessions focus on practical steps and clear discussion rather than vague reassurance. Danis uses a mix of evidence-informed approaches and keeps conversations direct and action-oriented.
He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking and to try different behaviors in daily life. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is used to help people notice what matters to them and take committed steps toward those values. Attachment-Based ideas guide work on relationship patterns that repeat and cause distress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are offered for emotion regulation and coping when feelings become overwhelming.
In a typical session Danis listens for what is getting in the way now, and then suggests concrete strategies to try between meetings. He pays attention to patterns from past relationships that affect current choices. Practical communication tools and impulse-control techniques are common topics when someone wants clearer relationships or fewer crises.
People who come for help with midlife transitions or life purpose talk about choices that feel stalled. Danis helps map options and break decisions into manageable steps. He also addresses shame, guilt, and grief when these block moving forward.
Sessions are conversational and goal-focused, with an emphasis on skills people can use outside of therapy. The approach is collaborative - goals and methods are agreed together as work progresses.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice distressing thoughts and choose actions that reflect their values rather than getting stuck in avoidance. It is often used for anxiety, low motivation, and life-purpose questions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms like panic, worry, and low mood. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns influence current interactions and helps people practice new ways of relating.Choosing the right approach is part of the work rather than a one-time decision. The therapist will collaborate with the client to see which methods fit their goals, preferences, and challenges. Plans are adjusted over time based on what helps in daily life.
The original biography does not specify which session formats are offered online, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings around work or care responsibilities and reduce travel time. Video visits allow visual cues for relationship and attachment work, while phone sessions can make a brief check-in simpler when time or bandwidth is limited. The therapist and client can agree on a format that best supports the practical needs of attendance and the therapeutic goals.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family issues, low self-esteem, and life purpose questions. Additional focuses include panic, post-traumatic stress, and midlife transitions.
How does he approach someone feeling stuck?
He uses practical, skills-based methods such as CBT and DBT to change patterns and reduce distress. Conversations aim to identify small, manageable steps to try between sessions.
What is his background and experience?
He has 20 years of professional experience working in counseling settings. That experience includes supporting people through relationship problems, addiction coping, and mood concerns.
What credential and location should I know?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) holding a Pennsylvania LPC credential and practices in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with him from another country?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what about cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Confirm the exact price during the sign-up process.
How do I begin if I want to try therapy?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to get started.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.