- CBT methods
- Mindfulness practice
- Client-centered work
About David
David Vaccaro is an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) practicing in Illinois with 10 years of experience. He helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, trauma and anger. He also supports clients facing relationship strain, grief, sleep and eating problems, parenting stress, and career or life changes.
He uses straightforward, practical methods in sessions. David draws on client-centered work to focus on what matters most to each person. He also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify patterns that keep problems going and mindfulness strategies to reduce reactivity and improve focus.
His background includes work across adult and older adult concerns, and he has experience with substance use supports and harm-reduction approaches. He emphasizes short-term strategies when someone needs immediate relief and can move toward longer-term work for deeper changes.
Sessions are goal-oriented and collaborative. He will listen to what the client wants to change, try tangible approaches, and check whether they are helping. For people worried about anger, he offers ways to recognize triggers, slow escalation, and make different choices in the moment.
Outside the clinical setting he enjoys running, travel, and time with his wife and cat. To begin, a reader would use the site’s matching button to complete a brief questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How his approaches translate to online sessions
David commonly uses client-centered work and cognitive behavioral therapy in sessions. Client-centered therapy means the conversation centers on the client’s priorities, with the therapist following what matters most. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and uses simple exercises to change them.He also uses mindfulness strategies to help people notice stress and reduce impulsive reactions. These practices teach simple attention and breathing skills that can lower arousal and help with anger and anxiety between sessions.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. He will work together with each person to test methods, see what fits, and adjust plans based on goals and real-life results. That collaborative process helps decide whether to focus on short-term skills or longer-term change.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a workday, reduce travel time, and allow brief check-ins when a full in-person visit is difficult. Therapists can also use video for face-to-face work or phone for shorter conversations depending on what a client needs.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, trauma, anger, relationship strain, grief, sleep and eating issues, parenting stress, career changes and related concerns.
What is his approach in sessions?
He combines client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness. Sessions focus on practical steps to reduce reactivity and improve coping.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has ten years of professional experience as a clinician working with a wide range of adult and aging concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an LCSW, licensed in Illinois, and practices in that state.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.