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Danielle Larson, LCSW

Calm, practical therapy for anxiety and life stress

11 years in practice · based in Illinois · sessions in English · online sessions

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About Danielle

Danielle Larson is a licensed clinical social worker with 11 years of experience helping people manage anxiety, stress, addiction, and life transitions. She offers a calm, straightforward presence and focuses on practical steps people can use right away. Her style aims to reduce overwhelm and build steady habits that support daily life.

Her work centers on listening first and then choosing tools that fit each person. She uses approaches like cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and dialectical behavior therapy to address symptoms and patterns.

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Background and approach

Sessions often include skill practice, real-world experiments, and simple homework people can try between meetings. Danielle helps people facing relationship strain, grief, mood concerns, and challenges with self-esteem or anger. She also supports people coping with career stress, parenting difficulties, substance use, and the fallout from trauma or attachment wounds.

When needed she discusses emotion regulation and communication skills in clear, usable ways. People who come to Danielle often want direct guidance and a steady plan. She blends supportive listening with concrete strategies so people can test changes without feeling judged.

Progress is measured in small, realistic steps rather than overnight fixes. Danielle practices in Illinois and works by video, phone, live chat, or text messaging. She holds an LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and brings more than a decade of clinical experience to each session.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without letting them control actions. It teaches values-based choices so people can take meaningful steps even when anxiety or doubt are present. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing them with real-life experiments to shift mood and behavior. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems. Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will listen to goals and try methods together to see what fits. This is a cooperative process where adjustments are made based on what helps most in day-to-day life. Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues; phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a quick check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging make short problem-solving and skill practice possible between longer sessions. These options aim to make therapy fit schedules, reduce travel time, and let people use different formats for different needs.
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Questions people ask

What concerns does Danielle help with?
She works with anxiety, stress, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, depression, and related concerns listed in her profile.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her approach is practical and collaborative, combining listening with tools from cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and dialectical behavior therapy.
What is her professional background?
Danielle has 11 years of clinical experience and focuses on helping people manage mood, attachment concerns, addiction, and life transitions.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds an LCSW license in Illinois and practices with that credential in that state.
Can sessions be conducted in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as ways to connect.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to get started?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

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Experience
11 years
Licensed
Illinois
Languages
English

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