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Danielle Larson

Compassionate therapist focused on relationships and coping

LCSW Illinois

Experience
11 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship
Approaches
Gottman Method, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English
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About Danielle

Danielle Larson is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in Illinois who uses a practical, relationship-focused approach to help people manage stress and emotional pain. She combines evidence-based methods with a warm, nonjudgmental presence.

Background and approach

Sessions aim to make emotions easier to understand and daily relationships less strained. Danielle helps people sort through anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, and issues with intimacy or communication.

She also addresses grief, parenting challenges, career pressure, and attention-related concerns. Her work includes helping people handle strong feelings like guilt, shame, anger, and emptiness.

Her background spans 11 years in clinical practice. Danielle draws from therapies such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Client-Centered approaches, and the Gottman Method.

She blends practical skills training with space to talk about how life feels. In sessions, Danielle teaches straightforward tools - breathing and grounding, coping plans, thought tracking, and communication practices.

She also focuses on building self-compassion and clearer boundaries. Homework and short exercises are often used to reinforce what was learned between visits.

Danielle aims to work at each person’s pace and to adapt tools to real life. People leave sessions with concrete steps to try and a clearer sense of what they want to change.

Her style is calm, direct, and focused on usable results rather than labels.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and commit to actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, low mood, and life transitions by focusing on practical steps rather than fighting every thought.

The Gottman Method centers on improving communication and understanding patterns in close relationships. Online sessions can teach specific conversation skills and rituals to reduce conflict and increase connection over time.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Danielle will talk with each person about goals and preferences and then suggest one or a combination of methods. The plan is adjusted as needed so tools match what the person wants to change and how they prefer to work.

Online therapy offers several practical benefits. Video calls let people practice communication skills in real time and maintain visual cues. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging support quick reflections, short coaching, and ongoing reminders between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and varied life demands.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Danielle address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting strain, anger, low self-esteem, ADHD, and career stress.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style blends practical skill teaching with empathic listening. She uses a mix of structured tools and open conversation to suit each person.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 11 years of experience working in clinical settings and community care.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds an LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and practices in Illinois.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not work with international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How are costs and scheduling handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseGrief

Also works with

Family conflictsIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMood disordersNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Gottman MethodMotivational Interviewing

Experience

11+ years

Licensed in

Illinois

Languages

English