Danielle Zavala, LCSW
Therapist in Illinois
Danielle Zavala is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship strain.
- Licensed inIllinois
- License149021364
- NPI 1689145617
- Experience4+ years
- LanguagesEnglish
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About Danielle
Danielle Zavala is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship strain. She meets people where they are and focuses on practical steps to make daily life feel more manageable. Danielle uses attachment-based ideas to understand how past relationships influence current patterns.
She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and client-centered work to help clients notice painful thoughts, decide what matters, and take small actions that align with their values.
Background and approach
In sessions she listens first and then offers clear strategies that fit each person's situation. That can mean working on communication habits, emotion regulation, or coping skills for trauma, addiction, or chronic health struggles. She keeps things straightforward and concrete so people can try things between appointments.
Danielle has four years of professional experience and holds an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - in Illinois. Her background includes supporting people through major life changes, caregiver stress, grief, and challenges like ADHD and bipolar disorder. Therapy is collaborative and paced to each person's needs.
Danielle tailors conversations and treatment plans to individual goals, whether the focus is on rebuilding trust, improving mood, or managing overwhelming feelings.
Credentials
- LCSW (Illinois)
- License 149021364 · expires November 2027
- NPI
- 1689145617 · national provider identifier
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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
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Systemic 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 attachment ideas and ACT work online
Danielle offers attachment-informed work and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy as core ways to approach problems. Attachment-based work looks at how early relationship patterns shape current reactions and helps people learn new ways of relating. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings, clarifying values, and taking committed action toward a life that matters.The therapist will collaborate with each person to find the best mix of approaches. Together they will pick goals, try techniques, and adjust the plan based on what helps. That means checking in regularly and changing strategies if something does not fit the client's needs or preferences.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to make therapy flexible. Video lets people read facial cues and practice communication skills. Phone sessions can fit a work break or be easier when internet speed is limited. Live chat or text-based messaging can work for brief check-ins, homework support, or when writing feels clearer than speaking. These options make it easier to keep consistent care while juggling everyday life.
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Frequently asked
What kinds of concerns can Danielle help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, addictions, anger, low self-esteem, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and coping with life changes.
What is the therapist's general approach in sessions?
Danielle blends attachment-based ideas with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and client-centered practices to focus on values, present patterns, and usable skills.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has four years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
Where is Danielle licensed to practice?
She holds an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - and is licensed in Illinois.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
She meets by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and schedules.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Danielle?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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