- CBT methods
- DBT skills
- Guilt and shame
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 facing relationship strain, questions about identity, self-esteem struggles, and major life changes. His practice also includes support around communication problems, workplace stress, and issues common in young adulthood.
Clients can expect straightforward, skills-based work. He uses approaches drawn from cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy to help people notice patterns, try different responses, and manage strong feelings. Mindfulness and solution-focused techniques are also used to build small, practical changes that matter day to day.
Dr. Wallace often helps people who are carrying guilt and shame tied to relationships, family situations, faith, or past choices. He also works with impulsivity and questions about life purpose and self-love. Sessions tend to focus on concrete steps and clearer thinking rather than abstract theory.
His background is in social work and clinical practice in Illinois. He has experience supporting people with substance and mental health challenges alongside the concerns listed above. Language of service is English and international clients are not accepted.
To begin, readers are asked to use the site matching process to choose among online therapy options, complete a short questionnaire, and schedule a first session. The subscription-based sessions can be canceled at any time and costs vary by location.
How his approaches translate to online work
CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) focuses on spotting and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Online CBT sessions often include tracking patterns, practicing new skills between meetings, and using short exercises during a session to test different responses. DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy) emphasizes skills for managing intense emotions and improving communication. In remote sessions this can mean real-time coaching in grounding techniques, emotion regulation strategies, and role-playing hard conversations.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, needs, and preferences and then try methods that fit. That process is collaborative and may mix CBT, DBT, and mindfulness tools to focus on what helps most in everyday life.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm the current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving, or travel. It also allows quicker check-ins, shorter focused meetings, or sessions where being on camera is optional depending on the format offered. Ask during the matching step which session types are available and how they can fit your schedule.
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 work with?
He helps adults with relationship issues, self-esteem, life changes, and related problems such as communication and workplace stress.
How does he approach guilt and shame?
He uses CBT and DBT-informed methods to identify unhelpful thoughts, practice different responses, and reduce the hold of shameful beliefs.
What is his clinical background?
He holds an LCSW and has seven years of clinical experience in social work and practice in Illinois.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is an Illinois LCSW and practices in Illinois.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions charged?
Costs vary with location and the service uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.