Danielle Larson, LCSW

Danielle Larson is a licensed clinical social worker who uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as a central part of her work. She meets people where they are and helps them tackle everyday struggles like anxiety, depression, stress, and addiction in simple, practical ways. Danielle keeps sessions grounded and focused so clients can see clear next steps.

She builds a calm, accepting space for people to talk through painful experiences. Conversations often cover relationship patterns, attachment and abandonment concerns, grief, and difficulties with self-esteem. Danielle listens for what matters most to each person and helps them set short, concrete goals.

Her practice blends CBT with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and client-centered techniques. That means she helps people notice unhelpful thoughts, try new behaviors, and clarify personal values. Skills from Dialectical Behavior Therapy are used when someone needs tools for emotion regulation and distress tolerance.

With eleven years of experience, Danielle has worked with a wide range of life issues including career stress, parenting strain, intimacy concerns, and substance use. She also supports people facing end-of-life and hospice-related emotions, as well as compassion fatigue for caregivers.

Sessions are offered in English and delivered online by video, phone, live chat, or text messaging. Danielle is licensed in Illinois as an LCSW and works with each person to find practical strategies that fit their daily life.

How Danielle Uses Evidence-Based Approaches Online

Danielle often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and routines. CBT works well for anxiety, depression, stress, and many day-to-day problems by breaking issues into manageable steps and practicing new behaviors.

She also applies Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which focuses on clarifying values and taking committed action even when tough feelings are present. ACT can help people who feel stuck by shifting attention toward what matters and building small habits that match their values.

Finding the right approach is a team effort. Danielle works with each person to figure out which methods fit their goals, needs, and comfort level. That collaboration may mean trying a skills-based path like CBT for immediate coping, then using ACT or client-centered work to build longer-term meaning.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, giving practical options for different days and needs. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation and skill demonstrations, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, chat can suit quick check-ins, and messaging supports brief updates or ongoing coaching between meetings. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, school, or caregiving schedules.