Individuals
A place for adults to explore personal challenges, life transitions, and the things that feel hard to carry alone.
A welcoming space for therapy
A little more
grounded.
One day at a time.
You don’t have to find your way forward alone. Therapy offers space to feel heard, explore what matters, and work toward changes that are meaningful to you.
Connection.
Collaboration.
One day at a time.
The practice
Room to be yourself.
Space to move forward.
Therapy provides a space to pause, make sense of your experiences, and reconnect with yourself and the people in your life.
Whether you’re navigating change, working through a difficult season, or seeking stronger connections, you can begin as you are at Day by Day Grounded Therapy.
Couples
Space to explore relationship patterns, better understand one another, and work toward clearer communication and connection.
Teens
Support for navigating change, finding your voice, and making sense of the experiences that shape your world.
Children
A gentle space for children to explore feelings, build coping skills, and navigate everyday challenges.
The person behind the practice
Hi, I’m Debi.
I’m glad you’re here.
Debi DanielLicensed Marriage and Family Therapist
“The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change.”
I believe feeling understood can create room for meaningful change. Together, we can explore what matters to you and what you’d like to work toward.
Debi Daniel is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Virginia and the owner and sole therapist at Day by Day Grounded Therapy LLC. Her interest in helping people and families work through challenges began in high school and led her to a career in therapy.
Debi moved from Ghana to Charlottesville as a teenager and has called it home ever since, apart from her time at James Madison University. Her African upbringing and experience working with diverse communities bring a multicultural perspective to her practice. She provides therapy in English and Ewe.
Debi works with children, teens, adults, and couples. Her areas of focus include ADHD, anxiety, depression, parenting challenges, trauma, and life transitions.
Her trauma-informed approach draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFCT), and Child Parent Relationship Therapy (CPRT). Communication and collaboration guide her work with clients.
Education
B.A. in Psychology, James Madison University, 2012
Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy, Touro University, 2023
Beyond the office
Travel, volunteering, time with family and friends, a good movie, and getting outdoors for tennis, kickball, or softball.
A look inside
A place
to exhale.
Comfortable chairs. A little greenery. Room for a real conversation.
Our office is a welcoming setting for the work of therapy—a place to settle in and take things at your own pace.
Location2025 Woodbrook Ct. #9
Charlottesville, VA 22901Ask about office appointments
Getting started
A small step.
A new beginning.
You don’t need to have all the answers before reaching out.
Say hello
Send a short inquiry with your contact details and any general questions about beginning therapy.
Explore the fit
Ask about a 15-minute consultation to discuss your goals, current availability, and whether working together may be a good fit.
Begin together
If you and Debi decide to work together, discuss the intake process and schedule your first therapy session.
A few practical details
- Office therapy rates
$175 per session
Ask about sliding-scale rates for out-of-network care.
Insurance Network
Anthem
Aetna- Hours & availability
Monday–Thursday
9 am–4:30 pm
In-person and telehealth sessions.Contact Debi for current appointment availability.
- Client portal
For existing clients
Open client portal
A few helpful answers
It’s okay to
have questions.
Who will I work with?
If you begin therapy here, you’ll work directly with Debi Daniel, a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Virginia and the owner and sole therapist at Day by Day Grounded Therapy.
What can we work on together?
Debi supports children, teens, adults, and couples with concerns such as ADHD, anxiety, depression, parenting challenges, trauma, and life transitions. A consultation is a chance to discuss what you’re looking for and whether her approach is a good fit for your needs.
What are the session rates?
Office therapy sessions cost $175. Ask about sliding-scale rates for out-of-network care and discuss payment questions with Debi before scheduling. If you plan to use insurance, confirm your coverage and any reimbursement with your insurer. Please don’t send insurance numbers or other sensitive information by email.
What should I include in my first message?
Your name, a way to contact you, and a brief general question are enough. There’s no need to share your personal history or sensitive health information to get started.
Let’s connect
Your next chapter
can start with
a conversation.
Curious about starting therapy? Reach out to Debi to ask questions or inquire about a 15-minute consultation.
info@daybydaygroundedtherapy.comA short hello is enough.
You don’t have to find all the right words.
Start a conversation
This form prepares an email to Debi. Review and send it in your email app to complete your inquiry.
This inquiry email is not monitored for emergencies. If you need urgent help, contact your local emergency services.