Dr. Daniel Wallace, LCSW - Therapist in Illinois

About Daniel

Dr. Daniel Wallace is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) who focuses on practical, goal-oriented therapy. He uses straightforward methods to help people handle relationship and family challenges, boost self-esteem, and find direction during life changes.

Sessions are conversational and task-focused so parents can leave with clear next steps. He has seven years of clinical experience working in Illinois. That background includes supporting people with relationship strain, LGBT concerns, and workplace stress.

Background and approach

He also addresses issues like guilt, impulsivity, and finding life purpose. Dr. Wallace blends common therapeutic tools such as cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy with mindfulness and motivational interviewing.

He helps clients spot unhelpful patterns, learn skills to manage emotions, and try small experiments that can change daily life. In sessions he emphasizes collaboration and practical problem solving. Conversations aim to improve communication, reduce shame, and build routines that support change over time.

Progress is tracked through short-term goals and skill practice between meetings. Parents looking for help with family or relationship concerns will find a direct, empathetic style and a focus on workable solutions. The approach is meant to fit into busy lives and produce steps clients can apply right away.

Practical therapies for online family and relationship work

Dr. Wallace often uses cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy in his online practice. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and changing behaviors that keep problems active; it is useful for addressing self-esteem, workplace issues, and relationship patterns. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improved communication skills, which helps when impulsivity, intense emotions, or repeated conflict get in the way of daily life.

Finding the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will talk with clients about goals, try techniques, and adjust methods based on what works best. Many people combine CBT, DBT skills, and motivational interviewing to tackle motivation and behavior change in a way that fits their routine.

Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy family schedules, continue work while traveling, or follow up between meetings. The focus is on practical skill building and real-life steps clients can use right away.

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.

Mindfulness Therapy

Attention training: noticing thoughts and physical feelings as they arrive without being carried off by them. Much of it is practice you do yourself, so guidance over video or audio works much as it would in person.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does he address?

He focuses on family and relationship issues, LGBT concerns, self esteem, and coping with life changes. Additional areas include communication problems, guilt and shame, impulsivity, life purpose, self-love, workplace issues, and young adult issues.

What is his therapy style like?

The style is practical and collaborative with clear steps and skill practice. Sessions combine conversation, skill teaching, and small experiments to try between meetings.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has seven years of experience in social work and clinical practice in Illinois.

What credentials and where is he licensed?

He holds the LCSW credential and is licensed in Illinois as IL LCSW 149.028572.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the United States work with him?

International clients are not currently accepted; his practice is based in Illinois.

What formats are available for online sessions?

He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.

How are costs and starting steps handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

LGBT
Relationship issues
Family conflicts

Also works with

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 7 years
Licensed: Illinois
Languages: English

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