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Danielle Dicentio

Therapist · Wisconsin

Danielle Dicentio, LCSW

Compassionate LCSW supporting carers and individuals

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  • Stress and anxiety
  • Caregiver support
  • Practical problem solving

About Danielle

Danielle Dicentio is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Wisconsin. She brings three years of professional experience to her work and emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion with each person she meets. Danielle focuses on helping people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, ADHD, and family-related concerns. She supports carers by addressing caregiver stress and the emotional strain that can come with looking after others.

Danielle prefers a collaborative approach. She tailors conversations and any treatment plan to each person’s specific needs and goals. In sessions she listens for what matters most and helps people identify practical steps they can try between meetings.

Her work addresses both immediate worries and longer-standing patterns. That can mean talking through relationship and attachment concerns, managing intense emotions like guilt or shame, or finding ways to cope with chronic illness or caregiving load. She also helps with issues such as body image, impulsivity, and isolation.

Danielle aims to make the first steps feel manageable. She acknowledges that seeking change takes courage and offers steady support while people explore what they want to change. Her goal is to help people build clearer goals and workable routines that fit their everyday life.

She practices in Wisconsin and provides care in English. Danielle asks new clients to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a meeting according to her availability.

Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Experience

3+ years

Credentials

Wisconsin, Illinois

Languages

English

Practical approaches for online work and caregiving strain

Danielle draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide conversations and plan helpful steps. One common approach she uses focuses on identifying patterns that keep stress and anxiety active, then testing small behavioral changes to reduce their hold. This helps with daily worry, caregiver overload, and stepping back from ruminating thoughts. Another approach involves working with emotions and attachment concerns by naming feelings, tracking triggers, and practicing new ways to respond. That method can be useful for people coping with trauma, abandonment worries, or relationship strain.

Choosing the right approach is a team effort. Danielle discusses what feels most relevant and workable, and then adjusts methods as goals change. She aims to match methods to the person’s needs and daily life rather than sticking rigidly to one style.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session options available before booking. Danielle’s biography does not specify formats, so ask which formats she currently offers. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten check-ins when needed, or avoid travel time. It can also allow focused conversation when dealing with caregiving stress, chronic illness, or ongoing symptoms without changing your routine.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Danielle address?

She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, ADHD, and family-related issues. Additional areas include caregiver stress, chronic illness, body image, isolation, and life purpose.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Danielle uses an evidence-based orientation and keeps sessions practical and collaborative. She focuses on listening, setting clear goals, and trying concrete steps between meetings.

What is her professional background?

She has three years of professional experience as a licensed social worker. Her work emphasizes sensitivity, respect, and personalized care.

Where is Danielle based and what are her credentials?

She practices in Wisconsin and holds the LCSW credential. Her listed licenses include IL LCSW and WI LCSW.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are fees and payment handled?

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

How do I begin working with Danielle?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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