About the Practice
My practice specializes in working with adolescents and adults who find themselves stuck in recurring emotional, behavioral, or relationship patterns, often despite having a strong understanding of themselves and why these patterns occur.
Treatment is individualized and integrates practical strategies for change with a deeper understanding of the emotions, relationships, and experiences that shape these patterns. The goal isn't simply to understand why something is happening, but to use that understanding to begin responding differently.
Meet Danielle
Danielle Pace, PsyD
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with advanced training at McLean Hospital, a Harvard Medical School affiliate, in dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) and mentalization-based therapy (MBT). I specialize in working with adolescents, adults, and families navigating anxiety, emotion regulation difficulties, relationship and interpersonal challenges, self-esteem concerns, and recurring patterns of coping or behavior.
My approach combines evidence-based behavioral strategies with relational and insight-oriented therapy. I draw from DBT, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), MBT, and psychodynamic therapy to help clients better understand the patterns underlying their difficulties while developing practical skills to respond differently. I aim to create a collaborative, nonjudgmental environment where clients feel understood and supported while also being challenged to make meaningful changes in their lives and relationships.
I am licensed in both Massachusetts and Rhode Island and a member of PsyPACT.
What It’s Like to Work Together
Therapy with me is active and collaborative. I’ll work to understand your experience while also helping you notice patterns that may be keeping you stuck. At times, that means slowing things down and getting curious about what is happening beneath the surface; at other times, it means practicing concrete skills or trying something different outside of session.
I tend to be warm and direct. I won’t expect you to have everything figured out before you come in, and I also won’t simply sit back and listen. We’ll think together about what is happening, why certain patterns make sense, and what might need to change.
Many of the people I work with already have a great deal of insight. Our work is often about helping that insight translate into meaningful changes in how you relate to yourself, manage emotions, make decisions, and navigate relationships.
I typically begin with two to three initial sessions so we have time to get to know one another, understand what brings you to therapy, and determine whether working together feels like a good fit. If we decide to move forward, we’ll identify the areas you’d like to focus on and develop a plan for our work together.
PsyD, Clinical Psychology — William James College, Newton, Massachusetts
Predoctoral Internship — Sharp Healthcare, San Diego, CA
Postdoctoral Fellowship — McLean Hospital
Advanced Training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) — McLean Hospital
Advanced Training in Mentalization-Based Treatment (MBT) — McLean Hospital
Additional training in Radically Open DBT (RO-DBT) — McLean Hospital