Danielle McCarthy, PhD

Danielle McCarthy, PhD, is a UW Health clinical psychologist. She’s also a professor in the Department of Medicine at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health.

Danielle helps people manage anxiety, depression, mood issues, eating disorders, substance use and other chronic conditions. One of her specialties is smoking cessation. She researches new treatments to help people stop smoking cigarettes.

During initial visits, Danielle talks with patients about their symptoms and how their condition impacts their lives. She understands how difficult it is for people to change their behaviors and how valuable it can be to have support. She listens closely and partners with her patients to identify next steps and goals for their lives.

To help her patients achieve their goals, Danielle offers evidence-based treatment strategies. She helps her patients use these approaches to manage their mood and behaviors and to improve their overall health and well-being.

During her free time, Danielle enjoys biking, kayaking, cuddling with her cats and reading good books.

I love to watch patients flourish — to improve their function, reduce stress, enhance their relationships and find fulfillment and meaning in their lives.