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DANI BANAL, MSW, LICSW
THERAPY APPROACH
Dani is passionate about providing evidence-based, compassionate care to individuals navigating a range of mental health concerns. She specializes in the treatment of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and anxiety-related disorders, including social anxiety, panic disorder, specific phobias, and generalized anxiety. Dani also works with clients experiencing depression, trauma-related symptoms, parenting challenges, and ADHD.
Her therapeutic approach is grounded in a person-centered philosophy, emphasizing collaboration, empathy, and respect for each client’s individual experiences. Dani integrates a variety of evidence-based treatments tailored to meet the unique needs of each client. These include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) and Inference-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (ICBT) for OCD, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) for trauma.
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Dani works with children, adolescents, and adults, and she is committed to involving families and support systems in the therapeutic process when appropriate. She believes that meaningful progress is supported by strong therapeutic relationships, and she strives to create a space that is both structured and flexible—where clients feel safe, supported, and empowered. Her clinical style incorporates creativity, openness, and humor, helping to foster engagement and lasting change. She offers both telehealth and in-person sessions to ensure accessible and consistent care.

AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION
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Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (ERP & ICBT)
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Anxiety Disorders and Specific Phobias
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Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
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School Avoidance
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Parent Coaching for ADHD
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2018- Bachelors of Arts in Child Psychology
2022- Masters of Social Work at the University of Minnesot
2024 – Completed training in Inference-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (ICBT) for OCD
2025- Completed training in Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) for trauma
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2022 - Licensed Graduate Social Worker
2024 - Licensed Clinical Social Worker
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​To schedule an intake with Dani, please fill out one of our new client forms HERE
Our clinical director will confirm whether or not she has availability, and to ensure you receive the best possible care, whether Dani is the best fit for addressing your/your child's presenting concerns.
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If you are a past/current client need to schedule/reschedule a session with Dani, please email her directly at dbanal@novobehavioralhealth.com