Danielle Zavala, LCSW
Illinois · 4 years in practice
Danielle Zavala is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship struggles.
License and registration
- LCSW, Illinois
- 149021364 · expires November 2027
- NPI
- 1689145617 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 4
- Languages
- English
Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the license with the issuing state board, and the NPI with the national registry.
About Danielle
Danielle Zavala is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship struggles. She works with individuals dealing with trauma, addiction concerns, anger, and challenges like low self-esteem or major life changes. Danielle writes plainly and listens closely to understand what matters most to each person.
She draws on several practical approaches to shape conversations and plans. Danielle uses Systemic ideas to look at how relationships and patterns influence problems.
Background and approach
She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice their thoughts and choose actions that match their values. Danielle blends attachment-focused work and client-centered listening to build a steady working relationship. She uses cognitive behavioral techniques when helpful to shift unhelpful thinking and behavior.
Sessions are tailored to a person’s situation rather than following a single script. Her background includes four years of professional experience in clinical settings. Danielle holds an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - and practices in Illinois.
She treats each person with respect and sensitivity while aiming to make therapy clear and practical. Danielle encourages small, manageable steps. She frames therapy as a collaborative effort and helps people set realistic goals.
The focus is on responses that fit everyday life and lead to more reliable coping over time.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Danielle lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Depression
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Dependent personality
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Immigration issues
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Traumatic brain injury
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Danielle names
- Systemic Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
How her approaches translate to online therapy
Danielle often uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. ACT is useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions because it focuses on habits and meaningful goals rather than trying to eliminate every difficult feeling.She also uses Systemic ideas to look at patterns in relationships and daily routines that affect well-being. That perspective helps identify small changes in interaction and boundaries that can reduce stress and improve communication. Attachment-based techniques are another element she brings in to strengthen trust and emotion regulation in relationships.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Danielle works with each person to try methods that fit their needs, goals, and preferences and adjusts the plan based on what is most helpful. She encourages open conversation about what’s working and what isn’t so sessions can be shaped together.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation, phone calls can work when bandwidth is limited, and chat or messaging can be useful for short check-ins or when typing feels easier. These options increase flexibility and help people use therapy in ways that suit their routines and energy levels.
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Questions people ask
What kinds of concerns can Danielle help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, addictions, anger, self-esteem, ADHD, bipolar symptoms, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Danielle combines a client-centered approach with systemic thinking and techniques from ACT and CBT to create straightforward, practical sessions. She aims for clear goals and collaborative planning.
How much experience does she have?
She has four years of professional work experience in clinical settings supporting people with a range of concerns.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
Danielle is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - and she practices in Illinois.
Which languages are supported and can international clients work with her?
Sessions are offered in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and communication preferences.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to get started?
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