Licensed clinical social worker recordIllinois
Daphne Dent-Black, LCSW
Illinois
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Relationship Support
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Illinois
- LCSW, licence 149029441
- NPI
- 1174081418
- Experience
- 23 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Illinois
These details come from information Daphne 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
- Coaching for motivation
About Daphne
Daphne Dent-Black is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Illinois with 23 years of professional experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, low self-esteem, depression, and those looking for coaching around motivation and confidence.
She focuses on everyday problems that get in the way of functioning. That includes communication problems, feelings of guilt or shame, and learning to practice self-love. Sessions are practical and aimed at small steps that add up over time.
Daphne uses straightforward conversation and goal-oriented work. She listens for patterns that keep unhelpful cycles going and then tries different ways to break them. She also brings coaching techniques when people want focused support for work or life goals.
In sessions she helps people name what is getting in the way and try concrete tools to manage symptoms like anxiety or low mood. She checks in on progress and adjusts plans as needed. The emphasis is on skills people can use in daily life.
Her background blends clinical social work and professional coaching across many settings over two decades. People who want a practical approach to stress, relationships, and motivation will find direct, experience-based guidance. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
BHow sessions work
Approach to evidence-based work and online sessions
Two evidence-based techniques commonly used in goal-focused social work are skill-building for stress and cognitive restructuring for anxious or low mood thinking. Skill-building teaches specific routines and behaviors that reduce overwhelm and improve day-to-day functioning. Cognitive restructuring helps identify unhelpful thoughts and test them with real-world evidence to reduce anxiety and negative self-talk.Exposure-based steps are another practical method for people avoiding activities due to anxiety. These involve small, gradual experiments that increase confidence and reduce avoidance. Each approach is explained in simple terms and linked to real goals rather than abstract theory.
Finding the right mix of methods is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to choose techniques that match their needs, goals, and preferences. Adjustments are made as progress is tracked so plans stay useful and relevant.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten travel time, and allow check-ins between commitments. Some formats also let people use audio-only or shorter check-ins when video or longer blocks are hard to arrange.
CAreas of focus
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Primary focus
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Experience
23+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, self-esteem, depression, and coaching for motivation and confidence.
What is her approach in sessions?
She uses practical, goal-focused conversation and coaching techniques to identify patterns and try concrete tools for daily life.
How much experience does she have?
She has 23 years of professional work experience in social work and coaching contexts.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Illinois.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She accepts international clients.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the 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