Child and Teenager Therapy

Marie Danner

Lead Clinician

LICSW-S MSW CCTP-II

About Marie

Marie is an experienced therapist who specializes in treating PTSD and complex trauma. Have you felt like other therapists didn’t really listen to you? Marie understands that not everyone gets better one way. She wants to make therapy a collaborative process to figure out the right way for you to get better. She practices Lifespan Integration, CBT, DBT, Person-centered therapy, and Attachment-based therapy, because she knows effective therapy is about integrating many approaches to help you find the real you.

Have you found yourself talking around anxiety, depression, a shadowy secret self-image in therapy without getting to the root of your trauma? Even if you have “failed” at therapy many times, please give Marie a chance to try something different. She won’t ignore the scary parts of you and your history that you need to face. Good therapy is about more than feeling better in the therapy room. Marie wants to help you face trauma in the mind, body, and soul. Facing trauma honestly means making room for the unique spirituality that can transform your life.

Marie has served in multiple roles during her career as a social worker. She has served as a Family Advocate for a local nonprofit, a group, individual, and family therapist for a residential substance use treatment center, and as the Lead Therapist for a local outpatient substance use and co-occurring mental health treatment center.

Marie was born and raised in Birmingham, AL. She obtained a BS in Social Work from the University of Montevallo and a Master’s in Clinical Social Work from Samford University. She is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and a board-certified supervisor for fellow social workers pursuing their independent clinical license. Marie is also a Level 2 Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP-II) trained clinician, and a Level 4 Lifespan Integration trained clinician. She utilizes her training to assess and treat mental health issues related to trauma and PTSD.

Marie specializes in helping adults come to understand and overcome the root source of their mental health symptoms. She believes the therapeutic relationship is the key to effective healing. Marie utilizes empathy and compassion to help create a safe and comfortable space for people to find freedom from suffering. She also believes in treating the whole person and enjoys incorporating spirituality to support client progress.

In her personal life, Marie likes to spend time outdoors doing things like hiking, kayaking, and laying by the pool, and she has fun trying her hand at baking on occasion. Marie values spending time with her husband and friends. Marie and her husband like to think of themselves as “foodies,” as one of their favorite pastimes is trying new and different restaurants. Marie is also the loving parent of two dogs and enjoys spending time with them.

Marie’s  Specialties

○Attachment Therapy ○Person Centered Therapy ○CBT and DBT Therapy

○Addiction and Recovery  ○Mindfullness Based Therapy ○Severe Trauma and PTSD ○Spiritual Counseling ○ Inner-Child work

Got a question for Marie? Email: [email protected]

NPI# 1548939432

LICSW License # 4899C

We have multiple clinicians availible at Taproot Therapy Collective that treat a wide variety of issues and conditions with training in many techniques and modalities of therapy

 

Specialized Counseling for Hoover & Greater Birmingham

We don't believe in a "one-size-fits-all" approach. Our therapists are trained in multiple modalities to create a personalized treatment plan that addresses your unique needs. Our core areas of focus include:

Trauma & PTSD Therapy

Heal from the past with proven, brain-based therapies. We specialize in effective treatments for complex and developmental trauma.

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Anxiety & Panic Attack Treatment

Regain control from constant worry, social anxiety, or panic. We help you calm your nervous system and find your center.

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Depression Counseling

Move beyond just "managing" symptoms. We use depth-based approaches to help you find joy and meaning in your life again.

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Therapy for Children & Teens

Compassionate support for children, teens, and families navigating behavioral issues, school stress, and emotional challenges.

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ADHD & ASD Support

Therapy for neurodivergent clients focused on executive functioning, managing sensory overload, and preventing burnout.

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Physician & Professional Burnout

Confidential counseling for high-performance individuals, executives, and medical professionals facing career stress and burnout.

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Grief, Loss & Life Transitions

We provide a safe, non-judgmental space to explore complex feelings. Our depth-oriented approach helps you integrate powerful emotions, not just control them.

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Chronic Pain & Mind-Body Healing

An injury or surgery is a traumatic event for the nervous system. We use somatic therapies to help your nervous system release stored trauma and break the pain cycle.

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LGBTQIA+ Affirming Care

We provide a safe, knowledgeable, and affirming space for LGBTQIA+ individuals and couples to explore identity, relationships, and mental health without fear of judgment.

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Advanced, Evidence-Based Treatments

We specialize in offering a wide variety of the fastest, most effective treatments for trauma, anxiety, depression, and PTSD. Our therapists are trained in multiple modalities, including advanced, brain-based therapies, to create a personalized plan for you. All of our therapists are trained in Brainspotting, a fast and effective treatment for trauma.

Brainspotting

A powerful, focused treatment that works by identifying, processing, and releasing core neurophysiological sources of emotional and body pain, trauma, and anxiety. Learn more...

EMDR

A highly effective, evidence-based therapy for PTSD. EMDR helps your brain reprocess traumatic memories, reducing their emotional charge and allowing you to move forward. Learn more...

Somatic & Depth Psychology

We integrate body-based therapies like Somatic Experiencing with depth approaches like Jungian Therapy to get to the root of your symptoms, not just manage them. Learn more...

QEEG Brain Mapping

We move beyond subjective guesswork. Our clinic uses objective diagnostics like QEEG Brain Mapping to get a precise, scientific picture of your unique brain function for targeted treatment.

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Holistic Wellness & Nutrition

We focus on nervous system regulation and complement your health with Meditation training and nutritional support with Hardy Micronutrients.

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When CBT & DBT Aren't Enough

Cognitive (CBT) and Dialectical (DBT) therapies are excellent, skills-based tools. For deep-rooted trauma, we use modalities like Internal Family Systems (IFS) that go deeper to heal the underlying wound.

Our Advanced Modalities

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“Authenticity is a collection of choices that we have to make every day. It's about the choice to show up and be real. The choice to be honest. The choice to let our true selves be seen.”

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The Gifts of Imperfection

“You are imperfect, you are wired for struggle, but you are worthy of love and belonging.”

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