Danielle McDonough, MSW, LCSW

Hello! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Tennessee (#7196) and in Maryland (#33447). You can verify my licensure through the Tennessee Department of Health and the Maryland Department of Health.

I have been providing pediatric behavioral health care since 2013, with much of my experience in family therapy and crisis stabilization. Through this work, I saw firsthand the critical need for early intervention for children with behavioral challenges, before patterns of anxiety or difficult behavior become more entrenched. In 2021, I joined the eCC team to expand access to Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), and I became a certified PCIT therapist in early 2022.

Being a parent to two elementary-age children has given me personal insight into the real-life challenges of navigating parenthood. I had the unique experience of training as a PCIT provider while my own children were in the PCIT age range. Using PCIT skills in my own home deepened my confidence in the program and inspired me to support more families through this approach. I now provide PCIT to families across Tennessee and Maryland via telehealth.

PCIT is supported by over 40 years of research, and I find it deeply meaningful to equip caregivers with these skills to help their children break out of negative interaction patterns or manage anxiety. I also have experience working with children who have toileting issues, including encopresis and enuresis. I am passionate about working with children with ADHD and helping families develop skills to manage symptoms. I love seeing families experience reduced conflict and increased warmth in their relationships. Coaching caregivers in PCIT gives me the privilege of supporting families as they gain confidence in managing challenging behaviors both at home and in public.

I also work within another organization where I refer youth of all ages to behavioral health care based on their needs. If a young child needs PCIT and a colleague at eCounseling Connection is the only provider in the area who has openings and is in network with the family’s insurance, I may refer to a colleague within eCounseling Connection. If I happened to refer you here, please note that I do not receive any financial benefit from referrals made to colleagues at eCounseling Connection or elsewhere.

Please feel free to reach out with any questions. I would be honored to speak with you by phone at 615-237-8859 or through a tech check/free consultation appointment.