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Danica Rivello, LCSW

Practical, compassionate therapy for everyday struggles

25 years in practice · based in New Jersey · sessions in English · online sessions

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About Danica

Danica Rivello is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 25 years of experience. She blends practical therapy methods with a warm, down-to-earth style to help people manage stress, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, and life changes. She focuses on common day-to-day struggles like sleep, appetite, and motivation.

She also supports people facing grief, relationship strain, addiction concerns, and work or career stress. Phobias are included among the issues she helps address.

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Background and approach

Her approach is interactive and straightforward. Sessions mix cognitive-behavioral ideas, acceptance-based techniques, and skills drawn from dialectical behavior therapy and mindfulness. She uses these tools to build coping skills, manage difficult thoughts, and increase functioning in daily life.

Danica emphasizes the relationship in therapy. She aims to create a respectful, nonjudgmental space where people feel heard. She describes herself as approachable and practical, helping clients set realistic steps toward change.

Over her career she has helped people with trauma histories, mood disorders, and complex life transitions. She also works with clients dealing with identity and intimacy questions, caregiving stress, body image, and ADHD-related struggles. Many clients find the mix of short-term strategies and ongoing skill-building useful.

Sessions are available in English and are offered from her New Jersey practice. She combines clinical experience with a focus on everyday problems so people can make steady progress toward their goals.

Therapeutic approaches for online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, low mood, and decisions about life direction. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and replacing them with practical strategies. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, sleep, and phobias. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes skills in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improved communication; it can help with intense emotions and relationship problems.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Danica collaborates with clients to see which methods fit their goals and preferences. She adapts techniques over time, combining skill teaching, values-based goals, and practical problem solving in partnership with each person.

Online therapy offers flexibility for people with busy lives. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation for skill practice and deeper work. Phone sessions can be simpler when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging suit brief updates, coaching-style support, or when writing helps someone organize thoughts. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent around work, family, and other responsibilities.
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Questions people ask

What concerns does she commonly address?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, phobias, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, and life transitions.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is warm and interactive. She uses practical skills, conversation, and collaborative problem solving during sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings 25 years of experience as a practicing clinician, including work with trauma histories and mood disorders.
What credential does she hold and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New Jersey and sees clients from that location.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing the short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to therapist availability.

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Experience
25 years
Licensed
New Jersey
Languages
English

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