Meet
Danielle
Dr. Danielle Horne, DMFT, LPCC
Doctor of Marriage & Family Therapy
Walnut Creek, California + Online Throughout California
I help people find their voice, set boundaries, reconcile past trauma, and confidently move forward. In addition, I help high achievers and people pleasers regain their footing in the workplace. Relationally, I help couples reconnect by improving communication, reducing conflict, and increasing intimacy.
To learn more, review my available services.
About You
Humanity, Dignity, Value & Worth
We all hurt. One of the things that hurts deeply is not feeling seen or heard. In our sessions, all of you is welcomed and respected. As an inclusive, affirming therapist, I welcome and respect people of all ages, races, cultures, religions, sexual orientations, gender identities, relationship statuses, and abilities. Together, we can explore your attitudes, beliefs, values, and behaviors in an atmosphere of openness, trust, and safety. I seek to provide high-quality, culturally sensitive relationship counseling affirming my clients' dignity, value, and worth.
Credentials & Clinical Training
Dr. Danielle Horne, DMFT, LPCC
Doctor of Marriage and Family Therapy
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (California LPCC #14691)
Doctoral Education & Advanced Study
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Doctorate in Marriage and Family Therapy (DMFT): Doctoral-level study in relational systems and traumatology
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Couples & Relational Counseling: Advanced study with The Couples Institute, training in the Gottman Method, and certificate coursework in Integrated Couples and Sex Therapy with Dr. Tammy Nelson
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Trauma, Somatics & Neurobiology: Flash Technique (EMDR), attachment and somatic therapy via the Healing Trauma Program
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LGBTQIA2S+ Approaches to Inclusive Care (Fall 2026 in progress)
Core Clinical Frameworks
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Trauma-Informed
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Culturally Responsive & Affirming Care
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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Narrative Therapy
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Somatic & Attachment-Informed Interventions
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Psychoeducation
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Strengths-Based
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Family Systems
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Internal Family Systems
Professional Affiliations
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California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT)
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San Francisco Psychological Association (SFPA)
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National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of Contra Costa County
