Meet Dani
My work is rooted in the belief that you don’t need to be fixed — you need to be supported. I am passionate about creating a space that is warm, steady, and deeply nonjudgmental, where you don’t have to perform, explain yourself, or hold it all together. Here, we move at the pace your nervous system needs, and we honor both the parts of you that survived and the parts that are ready for something more.
If you’ve found your way to my practice, there’s a good chance you’re someone who has learned how to be capable, composed, and strong — even when life has been painful, overwhelming, or unfair. You may be used to holding things together, pushing through, and taking care of what needs to be done. And you may be reaching a point where those strategies no longer feel sustainable or enough.
My work is rooted in the belief that you don’t need to be fixed — you need to be supported. I create a space that is warm, steady, and deeply nonjudgmental, where you don’t have to perform, explain yourself, or hold it all together. Here, we move at the pace your nervous system needs, and we honor both the parts of you that survived and the parts that are ready for something more.
At the core of my practice lies a deep reverence for the intricate dance between neurobiology and human connection, rooted in the belief that we, as humans, are wired to move toward healing. I am passionate about nurturing an environment of warmth and safety where your healing journey can unfold naturally. I cannot change what happened to you, but I will partner with you to ease the burden of navigating life’s complexities alone and help you tap into the reservoir of resilience and wisdom already within you.
I bring an unusual blend of experience to this work. I am both a licensed therapist and an attorney, and I have spent years working with individuals and families during some of the most high-stress, emotionally charged, and complex moments of their lives. My background includes work with survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence, high-conflict family systems, and individuals navigating intense personal and professional pressure.
I hold a Juris Doctorate from George Mason University School of Law, where I completed a competitive clerkship on high-profile death penalty cases, and a Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from George Mason University, where I graduated.
with a specialization in strengths-based, depathologized trauma treatment. I am EMDRIA-trained and committed to advanced, post-graduate training in trauma and neuro-informed care so that the work we do together is both compassionate and clinically grounded.
As the child of a veteran and a first responder, and as someone who understands the realities of confidentiality, discretion, and security clearance concerns, I take privacy and trust seriously. I am comfortable working with individuals and families who must balance seeking support with protecting their careers, families, or public roles.
Outside of the therapy room, you can find me surrounded by my family, animals, and books, out hiking, or working with my young Quarter Horse, Bo. Horses live in the language of the nervous system — through rhythm, attunement, and connection — and being with them continually deepens my understanding of what safety and regulation truly feel like. Movement, discipline, and connection are grounding forces in my own life, and I bring that same steadiness and presence into the work I do with clients.
Above all, my role is not to push, pressure, or pathologize you. It is to offer steadiness, attunement, and care as you move beyond survival mode and into a life that feels more grounded, spacious, and your own.
Danielle C. Fein, J.D., M.Ed.is a Licensed Resident in Counseling and is supervised by Shannon Graves, LPC [Lic. No. 0701011012 – Ph. 703-829-6418- 520 N. Washington Street Suite 100 in Falls Church, Virginia 22046].