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Danillie  Francis

Danillie Francis, LCSW

Missouri

Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Addictions

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Credentials
LCSW
Licensed in Missouri
LCSW, licence 2021008210
NPI
1134658677
Experience
7 years
Languages
English
Location
Missouri

These details come from information Danillie 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

  • CBT methods
  • Mindfulness practice
  • Client-centered care

About Danillie

Danillie Francis is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Missouri with seven years of clinical experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, addiction concerns, relationship and family issues, and related struggles such as sleep, eating, parenting, anger, and self-esteem. Danillie also supports people facing career stress, midlife shifts, postpartum mood concerns, and challenges linked to ADHD and compassion fatigue.

Her style is straightforward and practical. She listens without judgment and helps people talk through what is happening now. Sessions aim to clarify immediate problems and find manageable next steps. Conversations often include coping skills and ways to change patterns that cause stress.

Danillie uses methods from client-centered therapy to center the person's priorities. She also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to spot unhelpful thoughts and test different behaviors. Mindfulness practices are offered to reduce reactivity and improve focus.

She draws on Internal Family Systems ideas when work on internal conflicts feels useful. That approach helps people identify different parts of themselves and how those parts influence choices and relationships. Together these methods are used to address practical goals like better sleep, fewer arguments, or safer substance use decisions.

Sessions are geared to everyday life constraints. The focus is on usable strategies that fit work, parenting, and other commitments. People who want clear steps and a supportive professional voice about coping and change tend to do well working with her.

BHow sessions work

How her approaches translate to online work

Client-centered therapy focuses on the person's priorities and experience. In practice this looks like the therapist following the client's lead, asking clarifying questions, and helping set goals that matter day to day. It helps when people want to make practical changes tied to work, family, or health.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, teaches people to notice unhelpful thoughts and test different responses. This approach is often used for anxiety, low mood, sleep problems, and behaviors tied to substance use. Mindfulness therapy adds simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve concentration.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together they decide whether to focus on thought-behavior work, mindfulness skills, or exploring internal parts and make adjustments over time.

The profile does not list specific online session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to learn how sessions are delivered. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten travel time, and allow brief check-ins when a full in-person visit is difficult. They also make scheduling across different locations simpler for international clients.

CAreas of focus

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsDepression

Also works with

Intimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Blended family issuesCommunication problemsDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Drug and alcohol addictionForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisPostpartum depressionPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

7+ years

Listed in

Missouri

Languages

English

DQuestions

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family issues, depression, sleep and eating problems, parenting and anger, plus related concerns like ADHD and postpartum mood changes.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her approach is practical and person-focused. She listens and then uses clear tools like cognitive strategies and mindfulness to address day-to-day problems.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has seven years of experience in clinical social work practice.

Is she licensed and where does she practice?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Missouri.

What languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.

Which session formats are offered?

The original profile does not specify session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to know how sessions are run.

How are fees handled?

Cost varies with location. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What are the next steps to begin working together?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

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