Dannielle McLean

Dannielle McLean is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor practicing in Maine and is also a licensed alcohol and drug counselor. She brings 3 years of clinical experience and has worked with people in both inpatient and outpatient settings, supporting them through some of the hardest periods in their lives.

She specializes in working with co-occurring mental health and substance use concerns and focuses on helping clients build resilience to make meaningful, lasting changes in their wellbeing and substance use. She recognizes that many people are facing particularly difficult times and offers support, guidance, and a steady space to facilitate change.

Dannielle helps clients set achievable, realistic goals and teaches practical coping strategies. Her approach includes shifting unhelpful thought patterns, cultivating self-compassion, and grounding in relaxation practices to reduce stress reactivity. In each session she and the client practice a routine of skills intended to help manage challenging emotions such as anxiety, mood swings, and cravings or urges.

To enhance motivation and commitment to change, she uses motivational interviewing to explore the steps that will best support each person’s life and goals. She maintains consistent, regular contact to support progress—providing feedback, encouragement, and guidance as clients accomplish goals and develop new ones. She shares the belief: “Every passing moment is another change to turn it all around.”