- Stress and anxiety
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Caregiver issues
About Danika
Dr. Danika Contreras is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Illinois with eight years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, and social anxiety and phobia. She also supports those dealing with mood concerns, addictions, grief, and life changes.
Danika frames clients as the experts on their own stories. She listens for what matters most and helps people organize small steps they can try between sessions. Conversations focus on clear goals and practical strategies rather than jargon. Sessions are straightforward and paced to the person sitting across from her.
Her background includes work across a range of clinical settings, where she supported people managing sleep and eating problems, parenting stress, caregiving strain, and compassion fatigue. Danika has spent time helping people who are navigating pregnancy and childbirth concerns, ADHD challenges, and intimacy or communication problems.
When stress or anxiety makes social situations hard, she breaks down the moments that feel overwhelming. The aim is to practice manageable changes and build skills that fit daily life. She also offers coaching-style support for people clarifying career or life purpose concerns.
People meet short-term goals or work on longer themes depending on need. To begin, readers complete a matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session to see how the approach fits their goals.
How evidence-based techniques translate to online sessions
Many clients find structured, evidence-based techniques useful for anxiety and stress. Cognitive approaches focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new ways of thinking, which can reduce the hold of fears about social situations. Behavioral techniques break down feared activities into small, practiceable steps and build skills through repeated, supported exercises.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and day-to-day life. That choice is revisited as progress is made so the plan stays relevant and realistic.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments around work, caregiving, or other commitments. Some formats are better for brief check-ins, others for longer therapeutic work, and choosing a format can help therapy fit into a regular routine rather than requiring major schedule changes.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, and social anxiety and phobia, among other issues listed in her profile.
What is her therapeutic approach like?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and focuses on practical strategies and clear goals you can try between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has eight years of professional work experience across a range of clinical settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) practicing in Illinois.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with her from another country?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.