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Online therapist

Danica Rivello

Practical, experienced therapy for everyday struggles

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Credentials
LCSW
Experience
25 years
Licensed in
New Jersey
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Danica

Danica Rivello is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who uses practical, evidence-informed approaches to help people manage stress, mood differences, and life transitions. She brings 25 years of experience to each session. Danica focuses on clear goals and simple skills you can try between meetings.

She creates a down-to-earth space where people can talk honestly about hard things. Danica draws from methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, existential ideas, and mindfulness practice.

Background and approach

In sessions she helps clients identify unhelpful patterns, notice what matters most to them, and develop steps toward change. She uses straightforward tools for anxiety, depression, grief, and coping with major life shifts. Her background includes long-term clinical work with people navigating mood disorders, trauma histories, and struggles with addiction and relationship stress.

Over the years she has supported individuals facing parenting challenges, sleep and eating concerns, caregiving stress, and questions about identity and intimacy. Her experience brings many practical examples to draw on when planning care. Danica’s style is warm, interactive, and nonjudgmental.

She listens closely, offers concrete strategies, and adjusts plans to fit each person’s needs. Sessions focus on what is useful now and on building skills for the future. If someone is ready to explore changes, she helps set realistic steps and tracks progress together.

The first sessions usually clarify priorities and outline simple tools to practice between meetings.

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take small meaningful steps toward those values while learning to live with difficult thoughts and emotions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and practicing practical exercises to reduce anxiety and mood symptoms. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers skills in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication for people who struggle with intense feelings.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss your goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked in the past, then recommend whether ACT, CBT, DBT, or a mix would be most useful. This is a collaborative process and plans are adjusted as progress is tracked.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which offer flexibility for busy schedules or caregiving demands. These formats let people use the same therapeutic methods in a way that fits their life, practice skills between sessions, and stay connected without travel. Licensed professionals can tailor exercises and homework to work well in each online format.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Less about arguing with difficult thoughts, more about loosening their grip and acting on what matters to you anyway. Values and committed action carry the work, which suits conversation at a distance.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Concrete skills for riding out strong emotion, tolerating distress, and handling relationships without things escalating. The skills are practised in daily life, so between-session support by message or phone fits naturally.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist address?
She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, addictions, grief, relationship and family matters, parenting, and sleep or eating concerns.
What is the therapist’s style during sessions?
Her approach is warm and interactive. She listens closely, offers practical tools, and tailors techniques to each person’s needs.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings 25 years of professional experience in clinical social work and psychotherapy.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New Jersey with license number NJ LCSW 44SC05232400.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What formats are available for sessions?
Sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with this therapist?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling based on the therapist’s availability.

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Experience
25 years
Licensed
New Jersey
Languages
English

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