About Danielle Peretz
I am a Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (#155029) in supervision with Shelby Stone, LMFT (#112223). As a humanistic and relational therapist, I believe that healing begins through connection—whether with ourselves, our past, or the people in our lives. I work with adults, children, couples, and families navigating trauma, anxiety, and relationship challenges. I bring a warm, collaborative presence to the therapy room, helping clients of all ages build emotional insight, deepen resilience, and move toward meaningful growth.
Approach
With children, I use play-informed, developmentally sensitive approaches that foster emotional expression, regulation, and connection. I also work closely with caregivers to support the entire family system. In my work with couples, I help partners improve communication, rebuild trust, and cultivate deeper emotional intimacy—drawing from attachment theory and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) principles.
My integrative approach includes evidence-based tools from Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and mindfulness practices. I am also currently in training to provide EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), a powerful, research-supported modality for treating trauma.
Experience & Credentials
I hold a Master Degree in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University Los Angeles and a B.A. in Liberal Arts, Political Science, and International Relations from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA).
My previous experience includes a distinguished 25-year career as an executive producer and serving on the board of a non-profit organization, Latham Centers, specializing in education and residential care for individuals with Prader-Willi Syndrome. Prior to joining Shelby Stone in private practice, I completed my traineeship working as a mental health counselor at a private elementary & middle school through Counseling Partners of Los Angeles (CPLA). I bring many years of experience as both a consultants and advocate in the special needs community. I’d be honored to support you or your family on your path to healing.
I have partial training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy by an EMDRIA approved program and am a member in good standing with the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists.
