About Dr. Danielle

Dr. Danielle Spearman-Camblard (also known as "Dr. Danielle" or "Dr. D") is a licensed clinical psychologist in the state of Virginia. She is a media contributor in the popular press, consultant to organizations & churches, and international public speaker.  Dr. Danielle provides therapy for adults only. Therapy is offered for patients in VA and PSYPACT states, not internationally. She offers morning, afternoon, and evening appointments:

• Mondays and Wednesdays, 10:00 am - 8:00 pm

• Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11:30 am - 8:00 pm

• Fridays, 10:00 am - 4:30 pm

• Sundays, 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

 

​​**Dr. Spearman is NOW ACCEPTING NEW therapy patients at this time.

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Dr. Spearman received her Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology from the University of Connecticut and graduated Cum Laude as an Honors Scholar. She earned her doctorate in clinical psychology (Psy.D.) as a Diversity Fellow at the University of Hartford’s Graduate Institute of Professional Psychology (GIPP). While receiving clinical training working with adult patients, she also pursued a concentration in childhood and adolescence. She subsequently completed her internship and post-doctoral fellowship at The Village for Families and Children, Inc., an APA-approved site, in Hartford, CT.

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Dr. Spearman has many years of experience and specialized expertise in the mental health industry.  She provides therapy services to adult patients with a wide range of mental health disorders, in addition to psychological assessments and consultation services. She obtained clinical psychology experience and training through Yale University School of Medicine. Dr. Spearman received specialized training by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs/Central Virginia VA Healthcare System in providing evidence-based treatments to military veterans. Her style can be described as holistic compassionate care with a strengths-based approach. She supports patients in their journey to self-empowerment by highlighting their areas of resiliency through a caring and liberating therapeutic alliance. Her expertise and specialized interests include, but are not limited to, faith & psychology, perinatal mental health, therapy for executives, trauma-informed care, racial trauma, and Christian counseling utilizing faith-based coping strategies to enhance resilience. She is a leading mental health expert and shares her knowledge in media interviews, which can be viewed on the homepage. She has extensive specialized training in evidenced-based models such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT), and Strengths-Based Therapy (SBT).  She accepts insurance and private pay.

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Specialties

• Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD): Adult Evaluations for PSYPACT and private pay clients only.

• Anxiety: Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)

• Adjustment/Life Transitions: Addressing various life stressors. Please be advised that Dr. Danielle does not provide couples counseling.

• Assertiveness Training

• Burn Out/Stress

• Christian Counseling

• Communication Issues

• Coping Skills

• Depression

• C-Suite Executive, Professionals, Public Figures, and Entrepreneur Issues such as "high-functioning" anxiety and depression, impostor syndrome, burnout, poor boundaries, and more.

• Grief and Loss

• Maternal Mental Health/Perinatal Mood & Anxiety Disorders

• Men's Mental Health

• Setting Limits & Boundaries

• Sleep Issues

• Trauma & Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

• Military Veterans

• Women's Issues

 

​​Community Initiatives
Dr. Spearman is passionate about building strong families and communities. She enjoys giving presentations in the community on various mental health topics. She understands the impact of racial justice issues and received expert training on therapy for racial trauma. She also served on the Connecticut Psychological Association’s Ethnic Diversity Task Force (EDTF) to advocate for improving mental health access services for communities of color and provide mentorship for college and graduate students of color in psychology.

Licenses/Certifications:

Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Virginia (#0810007537)

National Register Health Service Psychologist (HSP) (#60972)

Perinatal Mental Health Certified (PMH-C)

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Professional Organization Memberships:

Governor-appointed Board Member, Virginia Board of Psychology (press release)

American Association of Christian Counselors

Postpartum Support International (PSI)

Perinatal Mental Health Alliance for People of Color (PMHA-POC)

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FUN FACT:  Dr. Danielle has always been passionate about breaking racial barriers even during her college years.  She was featured in the April 2001 issue of Ebony Magazine for making history as the first African American woman to win the Ms. University of Connecticut Homecoming Queen title in 2000.  She enjoys spending free time with her husband and four children.  She is also an herbalist and has certificates in holistic herbalism for women and children.