- Life purpose focus
- Relationship struggles
- CBT and DBT methods
About Daniel
Dr. Daniel Wallace is an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) practicing in Illinois with seven years of clinical experience. He works with adults who are facing relationship strain, questions about life purpose, shifts at work, and changes that leave them feeling stuck or unsure. Sessions focus on practical steps rather than abstract theory.
He helps people who identify as LGBT and those navigating family stress or communication problems. He also addresses self-esteem, guilt and shame, impulsivity, self-love, and challenges common to young adults. Workplace issues and coping with life changes are frequent topics in his work.
Dr. Wallace uses methods drawn from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy. In sessions he talks through patterns of thinking and behavior, practices concrete skills, and sets short-term goals to see what helps most. He aims to make sessions practical and focused on what people want to change.
Clients can expect clear, direct conversations about choices, relationships, and daily routines. He pays attention to real-world steps like communication strategies, impulse management, and small experiments to test new ways of relating. Progress is tracked by what people find useful in their everyday lives.
To begin, he asks people to describe the problem they want to address and what they hope will be different. That initial focus guides which methods to use and which goals to set for the next few sessions.
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and replacing them with practical alternatives. It is useful for relationship problems, workplace stress, and self-esteem issues. DBT teaches skills for managing strong emotions and impulsivity through structured exercises and practice. It can help with impulse control, emotional regulation, and handling conflict in relationships.Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose techniques that fit their goals, preferences, and daily life. That might mean trying a skill from DBT for a few sessions, then shifting to solution-focused strategies to test new habits.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm which options are currently offered before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-in appointments when needed, and let people join from different locations within the same state. Licensed professionals can use a mix of structured skill practice, brief goal-focused sessions, and conversational check-ins to keep progress practical and manageable.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He works with relationship problems, family stress, LGBT issues, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Additional areas include communication problems, guilt and shame, impulsivity, workplace issues, self-love, and young adult concerns.
How does he approach feeling stuck or directionless?
He uses practical methods from CBT, DBT, and solution-focused work to identify unhelpful patterns and try small changes. Sessions aim to test what helps in everyday life rather than only talk about feelings.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has seven years of experience in social work and clinical practice in Illinois. That background informs his work with life transitions and relationship issues.
What credentials and location should I know about?
He holds the LCSW credential and practices in Illinois. The listing shows his professional credential as LCSW.
Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not currently accepting international clients. Please plan for services within the United States.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Confirm current session options before booking so you know whether video, phone, or in-person appointments are available.
How does payment and cost work?
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How do I get started with a first session?
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