Danielle Larson, LCSW

Licensed in Illinois · 11 years in practice

Danielle Larson is a licensed clinical social worker in Illinois who uses practical, evidence-based therapies to help people handle hard moments.

License and registration

LCSW, Illinois: 149022693 · expires November 2027
NPI: 1518416502 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 11
Languages: English

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About Danielle

Danielle Larson is a licensed clinical social worker in Illinois who uses practical, evidence-based therapies to help people handle hard moments. She focuses on real problems like anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship struggles, and the stress that comes with life changes. Danielle aims to make sessions feel straightforward and supportive so people can talk about what matters most.

Danielle blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Client-Centered approaches to tailor care to each person.

Background and approach

She helps people notice unhelpful thoughts, choose actions that match their values, and practice small steps that change daily life. Sessions are conversational and goal-focused, with attention to emotion and behavior. With 11 years of experience, Danielle draws on a range of methods to address mood disorders, trauma and abuse, grief, and substance issues.

She also works with concerns like impulsivity, attachment and family of origin problems, intimacy and commitment worries, and caregiving or end-of-life stress. Her background supports problem-solving for work, parenting, and self-esteem challenges. Therapy with Danielle emphasizes building skills and making choices that reflect personal values.

She offers methods from Dialectical Behavior Therapy and the Gottman Method when they fit the issue, such as managing intense emotions or improving communication. The focus is on small, manageable changes that add up over time. Sessions can use a variety of formats and are arranged to match each person’s schedule.

Danielle aims to help people move from feeling stuck toward clearer thinking, steadier moods, and more satisfying relationships.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Danielle lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
Relationship issues
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Family conflicts
Intimacy-related issues
Eating disorders
Parenting issues
Anger management
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Depression
Coping with life changes
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Abandonment
Antisocial personality
Attachment issues
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Drug and alcohol addiction
Emptiness
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Fatherhood issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Hospice and end-of-life counseling
Impulsivity
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Mood disorders
Narcissism
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Paranoia
Personality disorders
Phobias
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Post-traumatic stress
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Self-harm
Self-love
Sex addiction
Sexuality
Social anxiety and phobia
Trichotillomania
Women's issues
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Approaches Danielle names

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Online support

Therapies that translate well to online care

Danielle draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to guide online work. ACT helps people clarify what matters most and take small actions toward those values, which can reduce avoidance and increase meaningful activity. CBT focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing them with practical experiments to change feelings and behavior.

She also uses Client-Centered Therapy to keep sessions grounded in empathy and the person’s own goals. That approach emphasizes listening, validation, and supporting people to find their own answers. Together these methods form a collaborative process where therapist and client decide which tools to use based on needs, goals, and personal preference.

Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video is useful for more in-depth work and practicing communication skills. Phone sessions can fit a busy day or when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging work well for brief check-ins, skill reminders, or when someone prefers written reflection.

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Questions people ask

What issues does Danielle commonly help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy problems, parenting and family concerns, ADHD, bipolar symptoms, and related struggles like shame and impulsivity.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is practical and person-focused, using evidence-based tools in a conversational way to set goals, learn skills, and change unhelpful patterns.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 11 years of experience working with a wide range of emotional and behavioral concerns.

What credentials and location apply to this therapist?

She is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - practicing in Illinois.

Are sessions offered in other languages or to international clients?

Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.

Which session formats are available?

Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

How does pricing work for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What should someone do to begin working together?

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