- Practical coping skills
- Focus on stress and anxiety
- Support for chronic illness
About Danielle
Danielle Dicentio is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in Wisconsin with three years of professional experience. She aims to create a respectful and compassionate space where people can talk about what's most troubling them. Danielle focuses on clear, practical conversations that match each person's needs and goals.
She helps people manage stress, anxiety, and depression and addresses trauma and abuse concerns. ADHD and family-related issues are also part of her focus. Danielle works with a wide range of life challenges that include chronic illness, caregiver stress, body image, isolation, and questions about life purpose.
Danielle emphasizes a tailored plan for each person. Sessions center on listening first, then setting small, achievable steps. She adapts the pace and style of sessions to what a client finds most helpful.
Her approach is collaborative; she partners with people to identify goals and practical strategies. Conversations can include communication skills, coping tools for intense emotions, and ways to manage day-to-day stressors related to health or caregiving.
Danielle invites people who are ready to try therapy to take a first step. She offers straightforward guidance and steady support while clients work toward clearer priorities and manageable change.
She helps people manage stress, anxiety, and depression and addresses trauma and abuse concerns. ADHD and family-related issues are also part of her focus. Danielle works with a wide range of life challenges that include chronic illness, caregiver stress, body image, isolation, and questions about life purpose.
Danielle emphasizes a tailored plan for each person. Sessions center on listening first, then setting small, achievable steps. She adapts the pace and style of sessions to what a client finds most helpful.
Her approach is collaborative; she partners with people to identify goals and practical strategies. Conversations can include communication skills, coping tools for intense emotions, and ways to manage day-to-day stressors related to health or caregiving.
Danielle invites people who are ready to try therapy to take a first step. She offers straightforward guidance and steady support while clients work toward clearer priorities and manageable change.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesYoung adult issues
Experience
3+ years
Credentials
Wisconsin, Illinois
Languages
English
How evidence-based techniques adapt to online sessions
Danielle draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions in straightforward ways. One common approach focuses on building practical coping skills for anxiety and stress, such as brief breathing exercises, activity planning, and step-by-step behavioral tasks that reduce overwhelm. These tools help people manage day-to-day responses and improve routines.Another useful approach emphasizes processing difficult experiences related to trauma or loss through paced conversation and grounding strategies. This method aims to reduce intense reactions over time and to increase a person’s ability to stay present during challenging moments.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Danielle discusses goals and preferences with each person and adjusts methods as needed. The process is collaborative, with the therapist and client checking in on what feels useful and making changes when something isn’t working.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the specific session formats available before booking. Danielle’s profile does not list session formats explicitly, so ask about options that fit your routine. Online therapy can make scheduling easier, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when a full session isn’t needed. It can also help people fit sessions into a workday or balance care responsibilities while keeping therapy practical and consistent.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Danielle commonly help with?
She focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and ADHD. Additional areas include caregiver stress, chronic pain or illness, body image, isolation, and life purpose.
What is her therapy style like?
Danielle uses respectful, compassionate conversation and practical steps. She listens first, then tailors plans to each person’s needs and pace.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has three years of professional work experience as a licensed clinical social worker.
What credentials and region does she practice in?
Danielle holds the LCSW credential and practices in Wisconsin.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost depend on?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.