- ACT and CBT methods
- DBT skills practice
- Gottman informed work
About Danielle
Danielle Larson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Illinois with 11 years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, and other life changes. Danielle also addresses concerns like parenting, intimacy-related issues, eating concerns, anger, self-esteem, career challenges, and ADHD.
Danielle uses straightforward, evidence-informed methods in session. She listens for what matters most to each person and helps them name their goals. Sessions focus on practical steps to manage overwhelming feelings, reduce avoidance, and improve communication in relationships.
Her approach draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful patterns and try different responses. Danielle also uses Client-Centered Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills to increase emotional regulation and build better coping tools. For couples or relationship work she incorporates elements of the Gottman Method.
She has worked extensively with young adults and people processing trauma, and she describes particular interest in supporting LGBTQ+ clients and those who prefer a progressive, non-religious approach. That background informs how she frames goals and plans treatment.
Practical issues such as guilt, shame, family of origin problems, substance use, and impulses are addressed directly with skills practice and behavioral experiments. Danielle helps people build daily routines that support mood and reduce conflict.
Clients start by clarifying what they want to change, then try small, testable steps between sessions. The focus stays on clear, achievable actions rather than vague notions of improvement.
How Danielle Integrates Evidence-Based Methods for Online Work
Danielle often draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose values-based actions. ACT techniques focus on shifting how someone relates to difficult feelings rather than trying to eliminate them entirely. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify and test thinking patterns that increase anxiety or avoidance. CBT includes practical exercises and behavioral experiments that can be done between sessions to reduce social avoidance and build confidence. Client-Centered Therapy underpins her stance in session, offering a respectful, nonjudgmental listening style while clients set the pace. This collaborative approach helps when deciding which tools to try first. Danielle will work with each person to find the best fit of methods based on their goals and preferences. That means she discusses options, checks what feels workable, and adjusts strategies as progress unfolds. Confirm the available online session formats before booking since the profile does not list specific options. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and support practicing skills between meetings. Ask about how sessions are scheduled and what to expect during the first meeting to make the process smoother.Areas of expertise
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, and related concerns listed in her profile.
What is her general style in therapy?
She uses a direct, evidence-informed style that combines acceptance and behavior-change techniques with client-centered listening.
How much experience does she have?
She has 11 years of clinical experience as an LCSW practicing in Illinois.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an Illinois Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Illinois.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions structured and what formats are available?
Confirm current session format options before booking, as the profile does not list specific formats. The therapist will provide session details when you schedule.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.