Licensed clinical social worker recordIllinois
David Vaccaro, LCSW
Illinois
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Addiction
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Illinois
- LCSW, licence 149.022307
- NPI
- 1548852437
- Experience
- 10 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Illinois
These details come from information David 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
- Client-centered work
- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practice
About David
David Vaccaro is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Illinois with 10 years of clinical experience. He works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, and related concerns. He helps clients who are coping with relationship strain, parenting challenges, grief, sleep and eating problems, and major life changes.
He uses straightforward talk and practical tools in sessions. David leans on client-centered work to clarify what matters to each person. He also draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to spot and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns.
Mindfulness methods are part of his approach when people want to reduce reactivity and manage strong emotions. Motivational interviewing appears in conversations about substance use and behavior change to help people find their own reasons for making shifts. Solution-focused strategies are used to identify small, concrete steps that move things forward.
David has worked with adults across the lifespan, including aging and geriatric concerns and caregiver stress. He also addresses ADHD, bipolar mood concerns, codependency, hoarding, infidelity, and the aftermath of natural or human-caused disasters. He combines talk, practical exercises, and goal setting so sessions focus on what changes are wanted.
Outside of clinical work he spends time with his wife and cat, runs, and travels. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session using the online booking flow.
BHow sessions work
How his approaches fit into online sessions
David commonly uses client-centered therapy to prioritize the client's own goals and perspectives; this approach focuses on listening, clarifying values, and helping people set their own direction. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is used to identify thought and behavior patterns that contribute to distress and then practice concrete exercises to test and change those patterns. Mindfulness therapy teaches attention and breathing practices that reduce reactivity and help manage strong emotions.Finding the right blend of methods is part of the work. He will collaborate with each person to decide which approaches fit their goals, preferences, and daily demands. That collaborative planning means the first sessions often focus on practical priorities and what a person wants to change next.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people choose online work because it can fit into a workday, reduce travel time, and make it easier to keep short weekly check-ins. Online sessions also make it possible to use worksheets, guided mindfulness practices, and in-the-moment behavior experiments without needing extra in-person travel.
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Primary focus
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, addictions, relationship and parenting issues, grief, sleep and eating problems, and related concerns listed in his specialties.
What is his therapy style?
He combines client-centered listening with practical methods such as cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused work.
How much experience does he have?
He has worked in clinical practice for 10 years supporting adults with a range of mental health and substance use concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he licensed?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Illinois.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Choose 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