Dannette Vest

Dannette Vest is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in North Carolina with more than 13 years of clinical experience. She supports individuals and couples facing stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, self esteem concerns, and major life transitions. Her practice emphasizes careful assessment of patterns and behaviors and partners with people to build clearer understanding and practical coping strategies.

Her clinical skill set includes training and certification in Cognitive Processing Therapy, along with use of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Gottman Method Couples Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy variants for anxiety, depression, and insomnia. She integrates these methods to address issues such as post-traumatic stress, sexual assault and abuse, communication problems, caregiver stress, and multicultural concerns.

Dannette approaches therapy as a collaborative partnership that honors each person or couple's pace, values, and goals. She works with clients on topics ranging from forgiveness and guilt to blended family issues, infidelity, and life purpose, aiming to foster growth through thoughtful exploration and practical tools.