Therapist profile
Lucian M McMillan-Cardona, LCSW
Delaware
LCSW - Anger and mood concerns
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- CredentialsLCSW
- LicenseLCSW, Delaware / Q1-0011982
- NPI1376265660
- Experience7 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationDelaware
About
- CBT based techniques
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Attachment informed work
About Lucian
Lucian M McMillan-Cardona is a Delaware licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with seven years of professional experience. She works with adults on problems such as stress, anxiety, addiction, depression, anger, grief, and coping with life changes. Sessions are offered in English and Lucian accepts international clients.
She takes a goal-oriented, directive approach that links thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Lucian uses practical tools drawn from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and she includes attachment-informed ideas when helpful. Her work emphasizes active problem solving rather than only listening or catharsis.
In a session she will help identify patterns that keep problems going. That can mean spotting unhelpful thinking, testing small behavior changes, or practicing skills to manage big emotions. She also addresses issues tied to parenting, family stress, trauma and substance use when these affect daily life.
Lucian has experience in a range of settings and brings that breadth to sessions. She aims to build a working relationship that supports honest, straightforward work on concrete goals. Practical strategies and repeated practice are part of how she helps people make change.
If someone wants to start, they complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How sessions work
Approaches you might use in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It focuses on values and practical steps that move someone toward the life they want. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and uses exercises to test and change unhelpful patterns. Attachment-Based ideas pay attention to how early relationships shape expectations and responses in adult relationships, which can be useful for anger that shows up with partners or family.Finding the right approach is part of working together. Lucian will help clients choose methods that match their current needs, goals, and preferences. The process is collaborative - she listens to what does and does not work and adjusts the plan as problems change.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins, and reduce travel time. They also let people keep working on skills between sessions and try new tools in real-life situations without rearranging an entire schedule.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Delaware
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues does she address?
She works with adults who struggle with anger that affects relationships, work, or parenting. Anger is listed alongside related concerns like stress, grief, trauma, and addictions.
How would she approach anger in sessions?
She uses goal-oriented, directive work that links thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Techniques include practical CBT exercises, ACT strategies, and attachment-informed discussion.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Lucian has seven years of professional experience working in a variety of settings. That background informs how she supports problem solving and skill building.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Delaware LCSW (licensed clinical social worker) and practices from Delaware. Sessions are conducted in English.
Can I work with her from outside the US?
International clients are accepted. Sessions are offered in English for all clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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