Daniella Bauer, M.A.

Daniella Bauer is a psychologist with advanced training in psychotherapy, psychological assessment, crisis intervention, emotional development, mindfulness techniques, neuropsychology, learning processes, and vocational counseling. She has worked with children, adolescents, young adults, and adults in private practice, school settings, mental health programs, and university-based research environments in both Brazil and the United States. Her clinical background includes providing individual psychotherapy for all ages, parent guidance, emotion regulation work, executive functioning support, and intervention during academic, developmental, or relational challenges. Daniella also has experience assisting individuals and families navigating major transitions, cultural adjustment, and periods of increased stress. She began her education and career in Brazil where she worked as a licensed psychologist, then came to the U.S. and earned an additional master’s degree in counseling psychology.

Daniella practices goal-oriented and time-sensitive therapeutic approaches. She integrates developmental psychology, neuroscience, mindfulness techniques, psychoeducation, and relational insight to help clients understand patterns, regulate emotions, and implement practical strategies for daily life. Her therapeutic process begins with a comprehensive understanding of each client’s history, personality, functioning, and current stressors. She collaborates with clients to define clear, focused objectives and develops interventions that are structured yet supportive. Daniella frequently works with clients experiencing anxiety, emotional overwhelm, stress-related symptoms, trauma, depression, low self-confidence, academic or professional pressure, identity development concerns, social skills and interpersonal challenges. She also has experience providing grounding skills and stabilization during crises or acute emotional distress.

Daniella has supported children with emotional and behavioral concerns, attention and learning difficulties, depression, anxiety, social challenges, and adjustment to school or family changes. Her work includes parent collaboration, behavior support strategies, and developmentally appropriate interventions aimed at strengthening self-regulation, confidence, and learning readiness.

Daniella’s work with teenagers includes treatment for mood symptoms, anxiety, stress, depression, identity development, school pressure, peer relationship concerns, and emerging independence. Daniella helps adolescents build emotional awareness, executive functioning skills, resilience, and healthy decision-making.

Daniella provides therapy for adults experiencing a wide variety of concerns, to include depression, anxiety, stress, life transitions, academic or professional overload, relationship difficulties, grief, burnout, and emotional dysregulation. Her psychotherapy approach supports clients in gaining clarity, reducing emotional distress, improving functioning, and making meaningful changes. Daniella also has specialized experience supporting clients through career transitions and major life changes, and making decisions under stress. She integrates psychological insight, values-based exploration, and practical planning to help individuals strengthen clarity, direction, and emotional stability during periods of uncertainty or decision-making demands. She has experience supporting families during complex transitions, providing structure, communication strategies, and emotional stabilization. Her work emphasizes clarity, collaboration, and strengthening family functioning during high-stress circumstances.

Daniella has extensive experience conducting psychological and educational assessments for children, adolescents, and adults. Her work includes:

  • Emotional and behavioral functioning
  • Learning processes and academic skills
  • Executive functioning and attention
  • Developmental and cognitive profiles
  • Adjustment, stress, and coping
  • Strengths-based and personality-informed evaluations

Her assessments focus on producing clinically grounded, actionable recommendations to support treatment planning, academic decisions, and personal development.

Daniella is passionate about art, languages, and cultural exploration. She values creative and experiential learning practices. Outside of work, she practices Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Yoga, and enjoys outdoor activities with her family.