Danielle Walsh earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Occupational Science in May of 2015 and her Master of Science degree in Occupational Therapy in October of 2016 from Ithaca College. She was first introduced to the Project CHILLD family as a graduate student in the summer of 2016, when she completed a Level II Fieldwork pediatric specialty placement.

 

Early in her professional career, Danielle gained meaningful experience in pediatric mental health at a residential, pediatric crisis center in Boston. There she developed and managed an occupational therapy program for children with experiences of trauma and neglect. In August of 2017, Danielle returned to Project CHILLD as an occupational therapist and continued to pursue education in trauma-informed care. She also completed a Therapeutic Crisis Intervention training course through Cornell University’s Family Life Development Center.

 

Danielle's passion for serving children and families led her to pursue a nurse practitioner degree, specializing in psychiatric mental health across the lifespan. Danielle completed her clinical training at McLean Hospital, where she gained experience with both pediatric and adult clients, assessing, diagnosing, planning treatments, and managing medication. She graduated from MGH Institute of Health Professions with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and a Master of Science in Nursing in May of 2024. Danielle achieved board certification from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). She provides medication management and psychotherapy based on principles of trauma-informed, person-centered, and neuro-affirming care. Danielle employs cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), interpersonal psychotherapy (IPT), humanistic, and solution-focused principles in her practice approach.