About Me
Daniela Perone, Ph.D.
I am a psychologist, but you might also call me a healer, a seeker, an empath, and a bridge between worlds.
I came into this profession from a journey of my own healing, self-inquiry, and reflection. I believe that journey is lifelong. I believe that change and growth are constant, whether we are aware of it or not. Change and growth are made easier and more gentle when we ARE aware. I see the therapy process as very much about turning the lights on as we clear away the obstacles that stand in your way.
I am not what you might imagine as your typical “buttoned up” therapist who will sit back and nod while you open your heart and soul to me. I am engaged, interactive, and dynamic. I am an empath who grew up in New York and spent 11 years in California. I’ve refined the delicate art of speaking difficult truths with loving kindness. I will call you out when you need and want me to so you can heal, learn, and grow. But I will do so with total compassion, care, empathy and respect (I can teach you how to do the same).
I ask thoughtful questions geared towards helping you go deeper into yourself for the answers you already have within. I make pointed observations to help you see what was previously unseen. I facilitate experiences to expand your consciousness so that you can tap into your own inner knowing.
With increased awareness, you have the clarity you need to forgive those who have hurt you, release thoughts or beliefs that don’t serve you, and find the courage to take bold steps toward a more fulfilling life. I also compassionately hold space for difficult emotions to run their course and for healing to emerge. I can show you how you can be your unapologetic self, find your voice, and feel closer to others.
The therapy space that I create with my clients is a sacred one, free of judgment. I believe therapy can be a sanctuary for you to feel what needs to be felt, say what needs to be said, and move what needs to be moved, and see what needs to be seen.
Specialties
Concerns related to healers, highly sensitive people, people-pleasers, codependency, and insecure attachment styles
Anxiety, Trauma and PTSD
Intergenerational Trauma/Transgenerational Trauma/Ancestral Wounding and breaking generational patterns
Healing from childhood abuse (physical, sexual, psychological, emotional) and neglect
Depression and Dark Night of the Soul
Improvement of Relationships: Therapy for individuals seeking to improve the quality of their relationships or resolve problematic relational patterns
Life direction clarification and career dissatisfaction
Life stage and life transition crises
Concerns related to immigration, children of immigrants (“Third Culture Kids”)
Relapse Prevention for those in substance use recovery: Therapy for those ready to do the deeper work of recovery
Loved Ones of Addicts: Therapy for family members, current or former partners of addicts in need of specialized support from an expert with experience in substance abuse, codependency, and recovery
Spirituality and Existential Concerns: life purpose, meaning, bonding with Nature, connection to Self/Higher Power/Universe/God, etc., spiritual emergencies and frightening/confusing spiritual experiences, wounding from spiritual leaders, social concerns in spiritual communities
Positive psychology and moving beyond pathology. Therapy for post-traumatic growth, transcending upper limits, human potential.
Credentials & Training Background
My professional title is Clinical Psychologist. I am dually licensed by the North Carolina and California Boards of Psychology (NC 5123, CA 26146). I earned my doctorate from the Institute of Transpersonal Psychology (Sofia University) in Palo Alto, CA where my training and studies integrated Western and Eastern approaches to psychotherapy and research.
During graduate school and the years following, I have worked in a variety of settings including hospitals, outpatient medical clinics, inpatient and outpatient gender-specific addiction recovery programs, and years in private practice in both California and North Carolina. I've been working in the mental health field in various capacities since 2005.
I am trained in two highly effective modalities for the treatment of trauma: Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR) and Sensorimotor Psychotherapy. To learn more about these treatment approaches, please visit https://www.emdr.com/what-is-emdr/ and http://www.sensorimotorpsychotherapy.org/articles.html
I am trained in the use of clinical hypnosis as well. Hypnosis is a wonderful tool to help with processing emotions, alleviating stress and anxiety, increasing self awareness, and solidifying and anchoring our personal goals into our lives. To learn more, visit http://www.asch.net/Public/GeneralInfoonHypnosis/FAQsAboutHypnosis.aspx
I am also a trained yoga teacher. I have been practicing since 2006. I completed my teacher training in 2013. I incorporate aspects of yoga (such as breathing or postures) into therapy when appropriate. If you are an already practicing yogi(ni), then I can help you incorporate aspects of your personal therapy into your practice and vice versa for a truly deepened healing experience.