Daniela WrightAssociate Professional Clinical Counselor

Daniela Wright, Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, IMH 22259 & SS1653 is practicing under the supervision of Lourdes Rios (Florida, LMHC, MH 12183) at Love Discovery Institute.

Please, note: A clinician listed as being “clinically supervised” is completing clinical hours toward their licensure. They have one or more fully licensed clinical supervisors that often have special training to become supervisors. They consult with their supervisor(s) on all of their cases, which means that, when working with them, you are getting the time and expertise of multiple therapists in your treatment.

I believe everyone has had phases in which life left them feeling emotionally exhausted and unfulfilled. During those phases, we might feel stuck and dissatisfied in our personal relationships or career. Perhaps that is you today, and you are struggling with your marriage, single life, your kids, recovering from a break-up or divorce, or you might just feel stressed and unhappy. I believe that within a safe and trusting therapeutic relationship—where you can feel seen, heard, and understood—you will discover new ways of living and relating. As you develop greater compassion towards yourself and others, you will find that it becomes much easier to give and receive love and comfort. By discovering how past relational injuries still impact your way of relating to others, you will find yourself being set free to consciously choose a healthy pattern of living. I am confident that no matter what you are dealing with, compassionate and high-quality therapy can bring back the joy, confidence, and sense of meaningful connection to others that we all desire.

I moved to Florida in September of 2021. My first husband passed away when my daughter was young, and we are now part of a blended family. I treasure being a wife and mother to four amazing college-age young adults. It has not always been easy, and it took work to get where we are, but I can attest from personal experience to the blessings that can come from dedication to deep relational work. When I am not working or spending time with my family, my hobbies include growing orchids, reading, and traveling. However, I have to say that few things in life bring me as much joy as helping my clients discover how they can live their best lives.

I was born and raised in Brazil, and I have lived in the United States for over twenty-three years. I grew up and attended high school in Brazil up to my junior year. I then came to the United States as a foreign exchange student and fell in love with this country. I went back to Brazil and earned a B.A. degree in Liberal Arts, but promptly after that, I returned to live in the United States. Upon my return, I completed my Ed.S. degree in school psychology at California State University Long Beach (CSULB), an M.A. degree in educational psychology at CSULB, and later in my career, an M.A. degree in mental health counseling at Concordia University, Irvine, CA. Having lived approximately half of my life in Brazil and half in the United States, I can relate well to the joys, sorrows, and cultural nuances that were part of my path of welcoming a bicultural stance as a way of living. I have had over eighteen years of experience in the field of mental health. Prior to being in private practice, I worked as a school psychologist, special education administrator, and mental health coordinator for large school districts in CA. With that being said, I understand the pressures of being tasked with great responsibility and accountability.