- CBT strategies
- ACT exercises
- Communication skills
About Danielle
Danielle Larson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Illinois with 11 years of experience. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, anger, and other life changes. Danielle also supports people facing mood and attention differences, including bipolar disorder and ADHD.
She uses straightforward, evidence-based methods in sessions. That can mean learning practical skills to manage strong feelings, trying new ways to notice thoughts and act on values, or practicing communication techniques to reduce conflict. Conversations focus on what is happening now and on concrete steps a person can try between sessions.
Danielle has particular experience with attachment and family-of-origin issues, impulse control and substance use concerns, and the effects of trauma and abuse. She also helps people who are coping with guilt, shame, abandonment, or caregiving and end-of-life stresses. Her background includes work with people navigating workplace strain and compassion fatigue.
She describes her approach as collaborative and client-centered. That means she listens for what matters most to the person and offers tools drawn from CBT, ACT, DBT, and related methods. She also uses elements of the Gottman Method to address communication problems and intimacy-related patterns.
Clients can expect clear goals, short-term skills practice, and longer-term work on patterns that keep problems repeating. Danielle encourages small experiments between sessions and regular check-ins on what is and isn’t helping.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choosing actions that connect with personal values. It can help with anger that feels repetitive by shifting attention to what matters and small behavioral steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks down how thoughts, feelings, and actions interact and teaches specific skills to interrupt unhelpful patterns. It is useful for anxiety, depression, anger management, and impulse control. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can be practical when strong emotions feel overwhelming.Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative task. Danielle will work with the person to identify immediate goals and try methods that fit their situation and preferences. She checks in about what helps and adapts the plan if a technique is not working.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also supports practicing skills in everyday contexts, such as trying a breathing or grounding exercise during a break at work or rehearsing a conversation before it happens.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with adults faced with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and intimacy concerns, anger, grief, mood disorders, ADHD, and related issues.
What is her general approach in sessions?
She uses a client-centered, collaborative style and draws on evidence-based methods like CBT, ACT, DBT, and Gottman techniques to teach skills and change patterns.
How much experience does she bring?
She has 11 years of clinical experience working with adults in a variety of emotional and behavioral concerns.
Is she a licensed clinician and where is she based?
She is an LCSW, licensed in Illinois.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with clients outside the United States?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.