Hi, I’m Danielle!
Danielle Maveal, Art Therapy Intern (she/her)
Supervised by Yael Kievsky LMFT & Taylor Kravitz LMFT
Identities: queer, fat, neurodivergent
Location: Online in Oregon
Availability: Sundays, Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays
Fee: $100 per 50 minute session
*Current Availability: Danielle has an open waitlist & can begin sessions in September 2025*
My work supports people returning to their own knowing, the kind that gets buried under years of cultural messages, coping strategies, and all the ways life asks us to forget who we are to make it through
Why I Do This Work:
As a fat, queer, neurodivergent person, I’ve lived in a body and mind that often aren’t understood. I know what it’s like to be told you’re too much, or not enough, or somehow both at once. I came to the mental health field after years of navigating this identity, the long effects of complex PTSD, health challenges, career transitions, and a later-in-life queer awakening. Like many people, I’ve felt disconnected from others, from myself, and from a sense of safety in my own body.
Over 20 years of creative self-work, therapy, community, and deeply meaningful relationships have helped me arrive at a place where I feel connected, supported, grounded, and alive in my body. These experiences continue to shape how I show up with warmth, humility, and a deep respect for how difficult it can be to be a human right now.
Before becoming a therapist, I spent over 15 years building communities, especially with artists and creative entrepreneurs. I became an expert in building the kinds of connections that help people feel seen, supported, and brave enough to keep going when things are difficult.
I’m currently earning my Master of Science in Art Therapy at Lewis & Clark College, where my clinical work focuses on relational trauma, fat liberation, and affirming care for people whose bodies, identities, or ways of being are often misunderstood or excluded.
How I Do This Work:
People often describe my presence as warm, thoughtful, and comforting. I listen closely and ask honest, curious questions. My work supports people returning to their own knowing, the kind that gets buried under years of cultural messages, coping strategies, and all the ways life asks us to forget who we are to make it through.
I’m especially interested in the stories people carry. Stories about who they’re supposed to be, who they’ve had to be, and who they long to become. We might explore the impact of family roles, work expectations, or oppressive systems like anti-fatness, white supremacy, or ableism. Therapy can help you recognize which of these stories still feel true and which are ready to be rewritten.
My approach blends relational-cultural therapy, feminist theory, narrative work, and art-based therapeutic practices. This means that we might use different creative methods like scribbling, drawing, painting, collage, clay work, writing, or talking. You don’t have to be an artist, and we’ll use art only if it feels right for you.
I’m especially drawn to working with people who want to explore purpose, to reconnect with creativity, and to move from disconnection toward deeper trust, belonging, and meaningful connection with themselves and with others.
Healing can be heavy at times, but it can also feel creative, alive, even joyful. I believe the therapy space can hold all of it. I’ll always welcome your feedback and make space for what you need.
My Specialities
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Fat Affirming Care
Fat identity exploration
Relationships with food, movement, and rest
Reclaiming embodiment & pleasure
Sexuality in a bigger body
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Neurodivergence
Masking
Burnout
Shame
Internalized ableism
Creating a neurodivergent-affirming lifestyle
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Queer & Gender Affirming Care
Gender affirming care
Partners of gender-diverse people
Internalized biphobia, homophobia & transphobia
Gender & sexuality identity support
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Relationships
Sexual concerns in relationships
Communication issues
Supporting each other during hardships
Mixed neurotype relationships
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Art Therapy
Art therapy can involve processing via creative avenues like clay, drawing, painting, writing & more!
You don’t have to be art to be an artist & we only incorporate these modalities as much as you feel ready to.
Art therapy is more than just making art to process; it’s about metaphors, stories, & symbols that can shape our understanding of ourselves.
Qualifications:
Bachelor of Arts, Creative Writing, York University in Toronto, Ontario
Art Therapy Intern through Lewis & Clark College (currently enrolled)
Research: fat affirming care in therapeutic spaces
Additional classes/trainings I’ve attended:
The trauma of racism
Art therapy trauma treatment
Fat Studies & Health at Every Size
Pet loss and grief
Sex therapy with erotically marginalized clients
Integrative Somatic Parts Work: An Internal Family Systems Workshop
More about Danielle:
I’m a therapist, artist, crafter, and lifelong community builder. I live with my partner, my mom, and 2 rescue dogs in a multigenerational home, where caregiving and deep talks about community, gender, disability, and death are part of everyday life. I love pottery, reality TV, making zines, being in the sun, and having meals with friends. My home is filled with color, plants, and suncatchers.
I live at the intersection of both privilege and marginalization. Some aspects of my identity have helped me feel safe and supported. Others have made me feel erased, judged, or left out. These experiences and the tension between them shape how I practice therapy. I approach each client with curiosity, humility, and the belief that their story is their own. Identity work is lifelong, especially in the role of therapist, and I’m committed to ongoing reflection, learning, and accountability.
I’ve been in therapy for over two decades. I have had experiences that changed my life, as well as others that left me feeling disappointed or unheard. I understand how difficult it can be to reach out, especially if you've felt let down in the past. That’s why I care so much about creating a soft space where you feel genuinely seen, respected, and supported.

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