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Danillie  Francis

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Danillie Francis, LCSW

Missouri

LCSW - Stress and relationship struggles

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Key details

  • CredentialsLCSW
  • LicenseLCSW, Missouri / 2021008210
  • NPI1134658677
  • Experience7 years
  • LanguagesEnglish
  • LocationMissouri

About

  • CBT methods
  • Mindfulness work
  • Client-centered care

About Danillie

Danillie Francis is a Missouri-licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with seven years of experience. She focuses on common life strains like stress, anxiety, substance use, relationship and family concerns, depression, anger, and sleep or eating problems. She also addresses parenting and career worries and broader issues such as impulsivity, isolation, and life transitions.

Her approach centers on clear, practical conversation. Sessions look at patterns that keep problems going and small, usable steps to change them. She uses straightforward tools from cognitive behavioral work and mindfulness to help people manage upsetting thoughts and strong feelings.

Danillie also draws on client-centered principles, keeping discussions grounded in what matters to the person in the room. Internal Family Systems ideas may be used to notice different parts of the self that influence behavior and mood. The focus is on understanding triggers and responses, not labeling people.

Expect a direct but respectful tone. She aims to address issues like anger, guilt, or compulsive behaviors by helping people see what’s driving them and practicing new responses. Work can include skill building for stress, strategies for coping with addiction patterns, and communication practice for relationship and blended family concerns.

She welcomes people who want practical tools and clear steps. Sessions include checking what’s working and adjusting plans over time. To begin, users follow the site’s matching process and schedule a first session.

How sessions work

How her approaches work in online sessions

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to what matters most to the person. It helps clarify goals and priorities and keeps the work practical and person-focused. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful patterns; it is often used for anxiety, anger, and mood concerns. Mindfulness Therapy trains attention and noticing of internal experience so urges, anxiety, or reactive emotions can be observed rather than acted on.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work together. The therapist will help identify which methods fit the person’s goals and daily life, and they will try approaches and adjust them based on what actually helps. The process is collaborative and paced to the client’s needs.

The practical benefit of online sessions is making therapy fit into busy schedules and different locations. Confirm the current session options before booking, since formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to have shorter check-ins, fit sessions during work breaks, or avoid travel time. The emphasis is on usable tools and steady progress rather than on any single format.

Areas of focus

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsDepression

Also works with

Intimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Blended family issuesCommunication problemsDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Drug and alcohol addictionForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisPostpartum depressionPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

7+ years

Listed in

Missouri

Languages

English

Questions

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?

She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, anger, relationship and family concerns, sleep and eating problems, parenting issues, career questions, and related areas listed in her profile.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

She uses a practical, conversational style with clear skills and steps. Expect focused discussion, skill practice, and plan adjustments over time.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has seven years of experience as a licensed clinical social worker.

What are her credentials and location?

She holds the LCSW credential and is licensed in Missouri.

Which languages and international clients are supported?

Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

Please confirm current session options before booking, as the profile does not specify formats.

How does billing and cost work?

Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I get started?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.

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