Meet your Therapist
Danielle Croteau, LPC
Meet Our Founder
Moon Drift Counseling was founded by a Danielle Croteau, who believes healing should feel human. With a deep respect for both science and soul, they created Moon Drift as a place where clients of all backgrounds can feel seen, supported, and empowered.
Their approach blends evidence-based practices with a grounding presence, offering therapy that’s affirming, down-to-earth, and tailored to the individual—not the other way around. Passionate about inclusive care and mindful growth, they bring heart, humor, and realness to the therapeutic process.
Danielle Croteau is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with a unique and profoundly holistic approach to therapy. With more than a decade of experience in group homes, private practice and residential settings, Danielle has developed her expertise in working with mostly teens and adults. Her focus lies in addressing various mental health challenges, including: depression, anxiety, trauma, life changes and relationship struggles while emphasizing the development and use of coping skills, emotional regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness.
Danielle is deeply passionate about guiding individuals towards their personal healing and growth: addressing their emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being. She intentionally specializes in both Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Danielle offers virtual services with evening availability, making therapy accessible and convenient for her clients with diverse schedules. Additionally, she is able to provide supervision to pre-licensed therapists.
Under her practice, Moon Drift Counseling, Danielle provides an accepting and truly nurturing space where clients can feel supported and guided through life's various challenges. If you're seeking a compassionate and experienced clinician who is dedicated to accompanying you on your personal journey towards emotional well-being, Danielle Croteau is here to help.
Contact her below and begin your transformative healing journey today.
SPECIALIZES IN:
ADD/ADHD
LGBTQIA+
Stress
Anger Management
Women’s Issues
Identity Issues.
MODALITIES:
CBT (Cognitive behavioral Therapy)
ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy)
Strength Based
Motivational Interviewing
Trauma Focused CBT
Attachment Based
STYLE & CREDENTIALS:
Empowering
Open Minded
Direct
Client Base Specialty: Adolescence + Adults.
MS at Western CT State University. LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor)
Meet Misty Moon
Since meeting Misty in 2021, Danielle fell in love. Misty is a spunky girl that was rescued from the streets of Tennessee. She adapted to the fur family with ease. Misty is one of 5 fur children.
A certified therapy dog, Danielle’s sidekick follows her around to group sessions and 1:1s alike.
Misty is a compassionate, goofy girl who loves to support you through your session and help you cope through hard emotions. Misty loves to play fetch and run while she’s outside. She’s a sassy girl who loves to tell you what’s on her mind. She’s one of a kind and will win you over upon first meeting.
Moon Drift Counseling is named after Misty Moon, in appreciation for the light she has brought to Danielle & others lives.