Dani Carney, LICSW | Integrative Psych

Meet Dani Carney, LICSW

She/Her/Hers

I am passionate about providing holistic, person-centered care for my clients. My goal is to partner with you to give you space to explore the challenges you may be facing and to help you feel empowered to take control in these challenges. I have recently added after work and weekend availability to my schedule in order to better accommodate the individuals I work with.

I support individuals and families in navigating critical illness, chronic illness, grief, and loss. In fact, I lead a therapeutic support group for patients adjusting to illness at a local hospital. In the hospital setting, I get to see the ins and outs of healthcare and I value working with those undergoing treatment and their caregivers as they navigate life's transitions.

I am happy to provide skill-based work to support clients in creating greater agency in their lives. However, I also provide all clients with kindness, compassion, and patience through the talk therapy process. I utilize an attachment-based framework, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Art Therapy to support my clients!

Outside of the office, you may find me reading, swimming, or puzzling! I am originally from the Boston area and in the warmer months, I enjoy taking the dogs on a walk around Deer Island and exploring the state's fantastic walking paths. In the colder months, you can find me bundled up indoors drinking hot tea and trying a new puzzle.

With gratitude,

Dani Carney, LICSW

Offering Individual and Family Therapy.

Dani works clients ages 16 and up for individual therapy.

Life Transitions

"In my work, I show up with empathy, warmth, and a steady presence for people moving through life’s big transitions. Whether that’s marriage, divorce, kids, grief, or the curveballs you never saw coming, I help folks make sense of the changes and find their grounding again."

Chronic and Critical Illness

"I work with individuals navigating the emotional toll of chronic and critical illness, offering space to process the heaviness, uncertainty, and everything in between. I also support caregivers. Holding someone else’s pain is no small thing. Together, we make room for your experience, your needs, and your well-being, too."

Complex Family Dynamics

"I support folks who are working through complicated family dynamics, including loss, long-standing tension, or generational patterns. Together, we sort through the messiness, set boundaries that feel right, and make sense of how your family story has shaped you. You get to decide what you want to carry forward and what you’re ready to let go."

Identity Development

"I work with people who are exploring who they are and how that has changed/is changing over time. I especially love supporting neurodivergent and LGBTQIA+ clients as they navigate identity in all its complexity. My approach is affirming, collaborative, and rooted in the belief that there’s no one right way to be yourself."

Evidence-Based Modalities

"At Integrative Psych, I draw from ARC, DBT, and CBT to support emotional regulation, resilience, and meaningful change. I lean into structure when it’s helpful, but I also listen closely for how someone may think, feel, or process differently—and adjust accordingly. Most recently, I completed a course at Harvard Medical School’s Center for Palliative Care, where I collaborated with clinicians across disciplines to deepen my work with individuals and families navigating serious illness and end-of-life care."

Therapeutic Vibe

"I create a space that feels grounding and genuine. My approach is warm, collaborative, and a little offbeat in the best way. I believe therapy should feel like a conversation, not a performance. I love helping people untangle the tough stuff, reconnect with themselves, and move through life with a bit more ease. And if you happen to enjoy dogs, beach days, or processing deep emotions while sitting on an empty green line train - we’ll probably have a few things in common."

Clinical Experience

"My clinical experience includes work in outpatient settings and hospitals. In hospital settings I provide care to individuals navigating a wide range of mental health challenges. I have also worked closely with individuals and groups coping with critical and chronic illnesses, offering support that honored both the emotional and physical complexities of their experiences. I’ve had the privilege of supporting adolescents and their families in outpatient settings, helping them strengthen communication and build resilience through life’s transitions.
In addition to my clinical work, I serve on a Continuing Education Committee at a Boston hospital, where I collaborate with colleagues to promote ongoing learning and best practices in the field. I am also a member of the hospital's efforts to improve community involvement with the Social Work Department. It is important for me to connect clients with helpful resources, when needed!"

Educational Background

"I received my Master’s degree in Clinical Social Work from Salem State University, where I developed a strong foundation in evidence-based therapeutic practice. My earlier studies in Public History, also at Salem State, deepened my understanding of how personal and collective narratives shape identity and healing, which continues to inform my work as a therapist."