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Danielle Zavala, LCSW

  • Experience4 years
  • LocationIllinois
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Relationship
  • Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Attachment-Based Therapy
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About Danielle

Danielle Zavala is an Illinois-licensed clinical social worker who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, and the aftermath of trauma.

Background and approach

With four years of clinical experience she offers a respectful and compassionate approach, meeting clients where they are and shaping conversations to fit each person's needs. Danielle emphasizes sensitivity and individualized care while working through concerns such as depression, addictions, anger, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, compassion fatigue, and ADHD.

Her practice blends evidence-based methods and relational work to address both immediate symptoms and longer-term patterns. She draws on therapies that support behavior change, emotion processing, and stronger interpersonal connections so clients can move toward clearer values and more effective coping.

Danielle encourages anyone taking the step to begin therapy, and she partners with clients to co-create treatment plans that reflect their goals and circumstances. Her Illinois licensure is listed as LCSW and she provides services in English.

Therapeutic approaches and online access

Danielle integrates cognitive behavioral therapy and attachment-based work to help clients address both thoughts and relationships. CBT offers practical tools for identifying unhelpful thinking and changing behaviors that contribute to anxiety, depression, or problematic coping, while attachment-based therapy explores relational patterns and how early connections shape current responses and communication.

Finding the right approach is part of the collaborative process. She will work together with each client to determine which methods best match their goals, preferences, and the challenges they bring, adjusting the plan over time as progress and needs evolve.

Online sessions are available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options can make it easier to maintain consistency in care, fit sessions into a busy life, and choose the format that feels most helpful for therapy tasks and check-ins.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Danielle address?
She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, relationship and family problems, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, compassion fatigue, and ADHD.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is respectful and compassionate, tailoring dialogue and treatment to each client's unique needs while combining relational and evidence-based techniques.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has four years of professional work experience providing mental health support in clinical settings.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She is a licensed clinical social worker with Illinois licensure listed as LCSW 149021364 and practices in Illinois.
Which languages are sessions offered in and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English, and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available for appointments?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.
How are costs handled for therapy with her?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model 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 then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesDepression

Also works with

AddictionsTrauma and abuseAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDependent personalityDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapySystemic Therapy

Experience

4+ years

Licensed

Illinois

Languages

English