Therapist profile
Danielle Zavala, LCSW
Illinois
LCSW in Illinois - Anger and Relationship concerns
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- CredentialsLCSW
- LicenseLCSW, Illinois / 149021364
- NPI1689145617
- Experience4 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationIllinois
About
- ACT techniques
- CBT skills
- Attachment focus
About Danielle
Danielle Zavala is an LCSW - a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - practicing in Illinois with four years of clinical experience. She works with adults who are struggling with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, anger, and related concerns. Danielle speaks English and offers a straightforward, practical approach to sessions.
In sessions she focuses on what is happening now and what you want to change. Conversations are grounded in real-life problems like snapping at a partner, building resentment at work, or feeling overwhelmed by caregiving duties. She uses techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy to help people recognize thought patterns that fuel strong emotions. She also draws on acceptance and commitment therapy ideas to help clients clarify values and take manageable steps forward.
Danielle pays attention to attachment and relationship patterns that shape how people react when they feel stressed or hurt. She uses elements of emotionally-focused and client-centered work to support clearer communication and more effective emotional expression. Practical skills, small behavioral experiments, and mindful awareness are commonly part of sessions.
Her experience includes help for addiction concerns, mood issues such as depression and bipolar disorder, ADHD-related struggles, and coping with life changes. She also assists with caregiver stress, chronic illness impact, and family communication problems. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
To begin, a prospective client completes a short matching questionnaire and schedules a first session. International clients are not accepted, and sessions are provided in English only.
How sessions work
How her approaches work in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts, name what matters to them, and take small steps that align with their values. ACT is often useful for ongoing anger, anxiety, and stress because it focuses on action rather than trying to eliminate feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks down how thoughts, behaviors, and feelings interact and teaches concrete skills for catching thought patterns and testing new behaviors. CBT often targets automatic reactions that lead to snapping or avoidance. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at early and current relationship patterns to explain why certain situations trigger strong emotional responses; this can help when anger is connected to fear of abandonment, relationship conflict, or communication breakdown.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose methods that match their goals, preferences, and day-to-day realities. Together they decide whether to focus more on skills practice, values-based action, or relational patterns depending on what the client needs.
Session logistics and formats are not specified here, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and remove the need to travel to an office. Licensed professionals often adapt exercises and behavioral experiments so they work in a virtual or phone setting and to help clients apply new skills between sessions.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger or temper problems does she address?
She helps people who snap at loved ones, carry workplace frustration, or feel mounting resentment. Anger is treated alongside related issues like stress, trauma, and relationship strain.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is practical and conversational with an emphasis on clear skills and behavioral steps. She uses CBT, ACT, attachment ideas, and emotionally-focused approaches depending on the concern.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has four years of professional work experience as an LCSW in Illinois.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Illinois and practices there.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English only and international clients are not accepted.
What session formats are available?
Specific session formats are not listed here; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees and billing handled?
Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time, and cost varies with location.
How do I get started with a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.