Danica Rivello , LCSW

Danica Rivello, LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker), brings 25 years of experience supporting people through a wide range of life challenges. She has worked with individuals facing life adjustments, depression, anxiety, relationship struggles, low self-esteem, and grief, and she has considerable experience with mood disorders and trauma histories. Danica regards the therapeutic relationship as a key ingredient in growth and change and approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion rather than relying on stigmatizing labels.

Her practice offers a warm, welcoming, nonjudgmental space where people can explore concerns and develop skills. Danica's counseling style is interactive and person-centered; she combines cognitive-behavioral techniques with solution-focused methods and motivational interviewing to shape interventions that match each individual's circumstances. Treatment plans are tailored to clients' goals and needs, emphasizing practical tools and strengths-based strategies.

Recognizing that beginning therapy can feel difficult, Danica aims to support and empower people as they take those first steps and continue their work toward clearer priorities and improved coping.

Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Therapy

Danica Rivello integrates cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) into her work to help people identify and change unhelpful thought and behavior patterns. CBT focuses on practical strategies and skill-building that are useful for anxiety, depression, stress, sleep and eating concerns, and many kinds of day-to-day challenges.

She also draws on dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) to teach concrete skills for regulating intense emotions, tolerating distress, and improving interpersonal effectiveness. DBT can be especially helpful for people who struggle with mood instability, strong emotional reactions, or difficulties in relationships.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is another approach Danica may use; ACT combines acceptance and mindfulness with values-based action to help people respond differently to difficult thoughts and feelings while moving toward what matters most.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Danica works with each person to determine which combination of techniques best fits their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life transitions, and access care from a familiar environment while working with licensed professionals and therapists who use proven approaches.