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Daniela Otoya, LPC

Daniela Otoya, LPC

Psychotherapist
VA
Hi there, I’m a therapist and coach who blends modern psychology with soul-deep insight. I specialize in helping people in life transitions reconnect with their inner wisdom, break free from old patterns, and move forward with clarity and purpose. My style is compassionate, curious, and empowering! My approach My approach is collaborative, intuitive, and grounded in evidence-based practices like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). I also weave in transpersonal and mindfulness-based tools to help you explore not just “what’s wrong,” but what’s deeply true for you. I hold space without judgment, ask the questions that get to the root, and guide you toward building a life that feels aligned—mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. My focus I work best with sensitive, insightful people who feel stuck in cycles of self-doubt, guilt, or pressure to always “get it right.” Maybe you’re navigating a major life change, feeling lost in who you are, or exhausted from being the one who holds it all together. I’m here to help you unlearn the inner critic, process the deeper layers, and step into a more authentic and empowered version of yourself—with compassion, not perfection. My communication style My communication style is gentle but honest—like a mirror that’s kind, but doesn’t lie. I’ll ask questions that go beneath the surface, reflect patterns with care, and create space for your full truth—messy, beautiful, and everything in between. I hold a calm, grounded tone in sessions, and I’m not afraid to bring in humor, metaphor, or a well-placed pause when your soul needs room to breathe. My journey to mental healthcare My path to becoming a therapist came from lived experience—years of navigating self-doubt, deep sensitivity, low self-esteem, and an underlying belief that I wasn’t enough.

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About Daniela Otoya

Focus areas

Anxiety
Coping Mechanism Development
Relationship Struggles
Bereavement / Grief Counseling
Depression
Work-Related Counseling
Codependency
Life Transition

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Individuals

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Person-Centered
Culturally Sensitive
Psychodynamic

Identity

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latinx

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Daniela Otoya

Hi there, I’m a therapist and coach who blends modern psychology with soul-deep insight. I specialize in helping people in life transitions reconnect with their inner wisdom, break free from old patterns, and move forward with clarity and purpose. My style is compassionate, curious, and empowering! My approach My approach is collaborative, intuitive, and grounded in evidence-based practices like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). I also weave in transpersonal and mindfulness-based tools to help you explore not just “what’s wrong,” but what’s deeply true for you. I hold space without judgment, ask the questions that get to the root, and guide you toward building a life that feels aligned—mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. My focus I work best with sensitive, insightful people who feel stuck in cycles of self-doubt, guilt, or pressure to always “get it right.” Maybe you’re navigating a major life change, feeling lost in who you are, or exhausted from being the one who holds it all together. I’m here to help you unlearn the inner critic, process the deeper layers, and step into a more authentic and empowered version of yourself—with compassion, not perfection. My communication style My communication style is gentle but honest—like a mirror that’s kind, but doesn’t lie. I’ll ask questions that go beneath the surface, reflect patterns with care, and create space for your full truth—messy, beautiful, and everything in between. I hold a calm, grounded tone in sessions, and I’m not afraid to bring in humor, metaphor, or a well-placed pause when your soul needs room to breathe. My journey to mental healthcare My path to becoming a therapist came from lived experience—years of navigating self-doubt, deep sensitivity, low self-esteem, and an underlying belief that I wasn’t enough.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Depression
Mood Swings
Peer Relationship Struggles
Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit
Therapy
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Depression
Mood Swings
Peer Relationship Struggles

Education and background

Practice names

Education and training

  • The Chicago School, Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

NPI number

1548906308

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What languages does Daniela Otoya speak?

Daniela Otoya speaks English.

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