Danielle Lord, AMFT, APCC

“There are far, far better things ahead than any we leave behind.” ~ C.S. Lewis.

Danielle graduated with her bachelors in Psychology and Spanish from Biola University in 2021 and completed her Master’s in Counseling Psychology in May 2023. Danielle’s background includes helping

Danielle earned her bachelor’s degrees in Psychology and Spanish from Biola University in 2021 and completed her Master’s in Counseling Psychology in 2023. At Clayton Counseling, Danielle’s EMDR training and strengths-based approaches serve to alleviate client experiences of intrusive thoughts, regulate overwhelming emotional responses, and develop healthier patterns of coping. She is committed to fostering a therapeutic environment that emphasizes safety, honesty, and collaboration. When clinically appropriate, she incorporates family involvement to strengthen support systems and enhance interpersonal functioning.

As for her background, Danielle has provided clinical care across a range of settings, including the La Jolla Psychology Center, where she supported children and adolescents with autism, ADHD, anxiety, and challenges associated with major developmental or life transitions. She also works at Lucid Oceanside’s residential and intensive outpatient treatment programs serving adult individuals navigating substance use disorders, offering evidence-based interventions such as Mindfulness-based relapse prevention (MBRP), seeking safety (SS) which teaches coping skills without requiring trauma-processing, and provides psychoeducation on relevant topics to promote stability, insight, and long-term recovery.

Guided by the belief that clients are the experts of their own lives, Danielle works to empower individuals in accessing greater self-understanding and resilience. She is dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate care to individuals and families in the Encinitas community.

Danielle is an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (CA #139969) and Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (CA #14031) supervised by Jessica Anderson LMFT. She conducts sessions at the Encinitas location and via telehealth.