Raymond DiCiccio, LCSW

Licensed in California · 4 years in practice

Raymond DiCiccio helps people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, low self-esteem, and big life changes.

License and registration

LCSW, California: 101840 · expires June 2027
NPI: 1982109682 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 4
Languages: English

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About Raymond

Raymond DiCiccio helps people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, low self-esteem, and big life changes. He is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, based in California. Raymond aims to make starting therapy feel straightforward and doable for someone feeling overwhelmed.

He uses plain language in sessions and focuses on practical steps. Sessions often begin with what matters most to the client now. Raymond works alongside people to build motivation, increase confidence, and create manageable coping plans.

Background and approach

His approach draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, cognitive behavioral techniques, and client-centered methods. He emphasizes understanding how thoughts and actions connect, then practices small changes that make daily life easier. The work blends reflection with concrete skills to reduce stress and problematic coping.

Raymond has four years of experience as a therapist and holds a California LCSW. He also draws on long experience with addiction counseling when helping people with dependencies and recovery challenges. He keeps the focus on realistic steps clients can try between sessions.

In appointments he encourages honest talk without judgment. People can expect a calm, direct style that balances listening with suggestions. The goal is clearer choices and stronger tools for handling setbacks and transitions.

Focus areas and approaches

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

Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
Self esteem
Coping with life changes
Compassion fatigue
Abandonment
Aging and geriatric issues
Attachment issues
Blended family issues
Cancer
Caregiver issues and stress
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Co-morbidity
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Dependent personality
Divorce and separation
Drug and alcohol addiction
Eating and food-related issues
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
HIV / AIDS
Hoarding
Hospice and end-of-life counseling
Impulsivity
Infidelity
Intellectual disability
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Men's issues
Midlife crisis
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Money and financial issues
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Post-traumatic stress
Prejudice and discrimination
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-love
Sexuality
Smoking / vaping cessation
Social anxiety and phobia
Somatization
Traumatic brain injury
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Approaches Raymond names

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Online support

Therapeutic approaches for online support

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and then take values-based action. It is useful for stress, anxiety, and making life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical strategies to change unhelpful patterns. It is often used for anxiety, low self-esteem, and coping with addiction.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, try methods that match those goals, and adjust the plan based on what helps. This collaborative process aims to find the best fit for each person’s needs and preferences.

Online sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video lets people see facial cues and practice skills in real time. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is low or for shorter check-ins. Live chat and messaging are helpful for ongoing support between sessions and for people who prefer writing to talking. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to keep working on goals from wherever the client is located.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Raymond help with?

He supports people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, low self-esteem, compassion fatigue, and coping with life changes. He also focuses on related issues like abandonment, chronic illness, caregiving stress, and communication problems.

What is his therapy style like?

Sessions are straightforward and practical, with a calm, direct approach. He listens without judgment and works on small, doable steps clients can try between sessions.

What experience does he bring?

He has four years of professional experience as a therapist and additional longstanding experience in addiction counseling. That mix informs work with motivation, recovery, and coping skills.

Where is he licensed and located?

He is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in California and practices from that state.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with him?

He is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats are available?

He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.

How do I begin therapy with him?

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