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Online therapist

Danielle Dicentio

Compassionate, practical care for everyday challenges

Credentials
LCSW
Experience
3 years
Licensed in
Wisconsin, Illinois
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Danielle

Danielle Dicentio is a licensed clinical social worker who focuses on practical, respectful care. She uses straightforward conversation to help people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and ADHD. Danielle keeps sessions focused on the problems that matter to each person and adapts the plan as needs change.

She approaches therapy with sensitivity and compassion. Sessions are tailored to what a person needs in the moment, whether that means problem-solving, processing a difficult experience, or building small daily habits.

Background and approach

Danielle emphasizes clear, gentle communication so clients feel heard and understood. Her work also touches on related areas such as attachment and abandonment concerns, communication problems, and feelings of guilt or shame. She supports people dealing with caregiver stress, chronic illness or pain, body image struggles, and life purpose questions.

Danielle listens for the patterns that keep problems repeating and helps people try new ways of responding. Danielle holds a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential - LCSW - and has three years of professional experience. She is based in Wisconsin and carries the Illinois and Wisconsin license numbers provided by regulatory bodies.

Meetings are offered in English and use several online and remote formats. Starting therapy begins with a short matching questionnaire and scheduling. Danielle aims to make the process clear and manageable so taking that first step feels less overwhelming.

Evidence-based methods for online support

Danielle draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide conversations and practical work. One common approach focuses on teaching clear communication and problem-solving skills to reduce everyday stress and relationship friction. This helps people who want tools to manage anxiety, improve interactions, and handle caregiving demands.

Another approach emphasizes processing difficult experiences in small steps. This method helps people work through trauma, painful memories, or strong emotions in a paced way so they can regain control and feel less overwhelmed.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Danielle collaborates with each person to pick strategies that match their goals, needs, and preferences. She adjusts methods over time so the plan stays useful and realistic.

Online therapy offers practical benefits for busy lives. Video and phone sessions let people meet from home, while live chat and text messaging support shorter check-ins or ongoing reflection between sessions. These options increase flexibility and make it easier to keep therapy consistent with daily schedules.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Danielle address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and ADHD. Additional areas include attachment, communication problems, caregiver stress, chronic illness and related life questions.
What is her general therapy style?
She uses straightforward, compassionate conversation and adapts each session to the persons needs. The focus is on clear communication and practical steps to change unhelpful patterns.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has three years of professional work experience as a clinician. That experience informs how she structures sessions and tailors plans.
Where is Danielle licensed and based?
She is licensed as an LCSW and practices from Wisconsin. The provided license details are IL LCSW 149.030012 and WI LCSW 12288 - 123.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Multiple formats allow people to choose what fits their routine.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model. The subscription can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that you can schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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Experience
3 years
Licensed
Wisconsin, Illinois
Languages
English

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