- Gainesville, FL -
Let’s Tend to Your Needs
Therapy that Provides a Safe Space for You to Grow
Haven’t you held it in long enough?
You don’t have to carry this weight forever.
Therapy with me will be a place to slow down, take a moment and share your story with someone who cares. I believe in a gentle approach. I am here to listen and understand the environment shaping your struggles first, so that we can begin to unravel the deeper meaning of what’s been going on.
As the child of an immigrant, a graduate of Dartmouth College, and a highly-sensitive person, my own life journey informs the work I do with clients. I know that given the right conditions, anyone can grow. My job as a therapist is to try to help you figure out who you are and what you need to flourish.
When I'm not working, I enjoy gardening for wildlife, yoga, and spending time with my husband and two cats!
Daniela Childers, M.Ed., Ed.S.
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern. License #IMH22299
Supervised by Kathryn Williams, LMFT
“Tell me what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life? ”
— Mary Oliver
My Approach
Like everything else in nature, growing takes time and nurturing. I'm committed to creating a safe and supportive environment for all of my clients to explore their feelings and experiences without feeling judged or shamed.
Let me help you untangle what’s going on for you and figure out the next steps. I can help you learn to stand up to the outside pressures and assert yourself. You deserve to feel proud of yourself and secure in who you are. Together we can work on self-esteem, self-discovery, and processing painful memories to help build you back up and carve out some room for joy.
The Office Space
Therapy Garden is located in NW Gainesville, close to UF, and near a bus line. My office has a beautiful view of the garden outside as well as many plants inside!
The desk in the corner doubles as a sand tray for play therapy. Sand tray therapy is helpful for kids and adults alike.
I have an ever-growing collection of play therapy books and toys in my kids area.
I have a large sand tray with a glittery aquamarine bottom to simulate water. Sand tray therapy is a great way to express feelings and stories non-verbally.
Here is the outside of the office. I share the space with 4 other therapists. We have a shared waiting room inside with a unisex bathroom. We are located in the American Tax Building off of 13th. There is parking right outside the office and additional parking on the lawn of the neighboring church a short minute's walk away. Feel free to sit at the picnic table when the weather is nice and enjoy the plants!
How it Works
Reach out and let me know a little about what is bringing you into counseling.
Within 1-3 business days you’ll hear back from me via email or text.
We will discuss scheduling and I can answer any questions you may have for me.
I will get you scheduled for our first session together typically within 10 days of initial contact.
I will send you some paperwork to fill out virtually before your first appointment and then we’re ready to begin!
You don’t have to feel like you’re living the same week over and over again.
You deserve to feel calm and secure.
