Danilo Velez, LCSW, NJ | Psychotherapist

About Danilo Velez

Focus areas

Anger Management

Bipolar Disorder

Stress Management

Anxiety

Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)

Therapy For Chronic Pain / Illness

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Couples

Adults (25-64)

Teenagers (13-17)

Treatment approaches

Biofeedback

Gestalt

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Gottman Method

Dialectical (DBT)

Motivational Interviewing

Identity

Gender

Male

Ethnicity

Asian, Black or African American

Languages spoken

English, Spanish

Getting to know Danilo Velez

Hi there, I'm Danilo! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker providing therapy for adolescents, adults, and families. I support clients facing anxiety, depression, stress, emotional regulation, relationship challenges, and life transitions in a collaborative, nonjudgmental space focused on growth and practical tools. My focus I work with children, adolescents, and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, emotional regulation difficulties, relationship challenges, life transitions, low motivation, or feeling overwhelmed. I offer a supportive, practical, and individualized space to build coping skills, confidence, and meaningful change. My approach My therapeutic approach is collaborative, compassionate, and tailored to each client. I use CBT, DBT, mindfulness, solution-focused therapy, and other evidence-based tools to help clients understand underlying concerns, build coping skills, improve emotional regulation, strengthen relationships, and make meaningful progress. My communication style My communication style is warm, supportive, direct, and collaborative. I create a nonjudgmental space where clients can speak openly while receiving thoughtful questions, practical feedback, and guidance. Therapy is a partnership focused on insight, personal responsibility, and meaningful growth. My journey to mental healthcare My path to becoming a therapist grew from a deep interest in people, behavior, and how life experiences shape emotions and relationships. Through my MSW training and clinical work with children, adolescents, adults, and families, I developed a collaborative, evidence-based approach rooted in empathy, practical skills, and meaningful change. My goals for you I help clients turn concerns into clear, realistic goals and practical steps. Using evidence-based strategies, we identify patterns, build coping, emotional regulation, communication, problem-solving, and stress management skills, review progress, and support lasting growth beyond therapy.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Childhood Trauma

Depression

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Racism Issues

Therapy

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Childhood Trauma

Depression

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - New Jersey

Education and training

Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico, Master's in Social Work

NPI number

1265110936

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What practice does Danilo Velez work with?

Danilo Velez works with Rula Health - New Jersey.

What are common reasons for patients to see Danilo Velez?

Danilo Velez frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Danilo Velez on their profile.