Licensed clinical social worker recordIllinois
Danielle Zavala, LCSW
Illinois
Licensed clinical social worker - stress and relationships
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Illinois
- LCSW, licence 149021364
- NPI
- 1689145617
- Experience
- 4 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Illinois
These details come from information Danielle supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship issues
- ACT and CBT
About Danielle
Danielle Zavala is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in Illinois with four years of practice experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, depression, addiction concerns, trauma and abuse, and related struggles such as anger, low self-esteem, and career stress.
Her day-to-day approach is straightforward and practical. Sessions focus on clear goals and steps clients can use between meetings. Danielle draws on methods that encourage present-moment awareness, examine unhelpful thinking, and strengthen attachment and emotional connections.
She often uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice patterns and try small experiments. Attachment-based work and Emotionally-Focused Therapy are used when relational patterns or hurts from the past are central. Danielle adapts these methods to the specific problem someone brings to the room.
People meet to talk through immediate pressures and to build coping skills for later. Conversations include looking at thoughts that get in the way, practicing different responses, and planning realistic steps for daily life. She aims for concrete tools rather than abstract theory.
Danielle practices in Illinois and conducts sessions in English. She asks new clients to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule an initial session so together they can set priorities and a practical plan.
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How Danielle uses therapy approaches online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, stress, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and teaches practical skills to change them, which is often helpful for depression, anxiety, and anger.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Danielle will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit best. That includes talking about goals, what has helped or not helped before, and what feels manageable in daily life.
The therapist's biography did not list specific online formats. Confirm the current session options before booking so you know how meetings are held. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving, or health needs. Shorter check-ins or sessions that do not require video can reduce time commitments and make scheduling simpler. Licensed professionals often adapt exercises and homework to work across remote sessions so progress continues between meetings.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, depression, addictions, trauma and related concerns such as anger, self-esteem, and career stress.
What is her general therapy style?
She uses practical, goal-focused conversations that emphasize skills people can use between sessions. Methods include noticing thoughts, trying new behaviors, and improving emotional connection.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has four years of professional work experience in clinical social work.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, licensed in Illinois.
Which languages are supported and can international clients work with her?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are provided?
The original biography did not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers