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Danielle Dicentio

Therapist

Danielle Dicentio

LCSW

Wisconsin · 3+ years of experience

Practical, compassionate support for everyday struggles

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Step 1

  • Stress and anxiety
  • Trauma and depression
  • ADHD and focus

About Danielle

Danielle Dicentio is a licensed clinical social worker who aims to meet people where they are. She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, and related concerns. Her approach is practical and down-to-earth. Danielle emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion in each meeting.

She focuses on creating a plan that fits each person's life and goals. Sessions are tailored to the individual's needs rather than a one-size-fits-all method. Danielle helps clients talk through difficult feelings and identify small, manageable steps forward.

Her scope includes issues such as abandonment, attachment concerns, body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness or disability, and intellectual disability. She also supports people dealing with isolation, guilt, dissociation, and trouble with communication. These areas are woven into treatment plans when relevant to the person's situation.

Danielle brings three years of professional experience as an LCSW, licensed in Wisconsin. She aims to make the process of change feel doable, not overwhelming. The focus in sessions is on clear goals and realistic actions.

People who want straightforward support and practical strategies often find this approach helpful. Danielle encourages collaboration, asking questions, and adjusting plans as needed. Taking the first step is acknowledged as hard work, and she offers steady support through that process.

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Areas of expertise

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

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How evidence-based techniques can work online

Danielle uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One common approach she uses is goal-focused problem solving, which helps break big problems into clear, manageable steps and is useful for stress, anxiety, and daily functioning. Another approach emphasizes talking through painful experiences in a paced way to reduce their hold on current life, which can help with trauma, grief, and difficult emotions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Danielle collaborates with each person to choose techniques that match their goals, needs, and preferences. She adjusts plans as progress is made and as new concerns arise so the approach stays relevant.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm current session options before booking since specific formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when a brief touchpoint is helpful. Licensed professionals often use these formats to help people maintain momentum between in-person visits and to support steady progress toward goals.

Step 4

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Danielle address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and ADHD. Additional focus areas include caregiver stress, chronic illness or disability, intellectual disability, and issues like attachment and body image.

What is her therapeutic style?

Her style is practical and compassionate, with sessions tailored to each person's needs. She focuses on clear goals and manageable steps rather than a one-size-fits-all method.

How much professional experience does she have?

She has three years of professional experience working as a clinician. That experience is applied to building treatment plans that fit individual circumstances.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds the credential LCSW and is licensed in Wisconsin. The profile lists IL LCSW and WI LCSW as credential details.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted. She works with people within the regions covered by her licensure.

How is cost handled?

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

What are the steps to begin?

To start, select the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire. Then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

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