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Raymond DiCiccio

Raymond DiCiccio, LCSW

California

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Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Anxiety and Addictions

  • ACT techniques
  • CBT strategies
  • Client-centered care

About Raymond

Raymond DiCiccio is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California with four years of experience as a therapist. He helps people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, low self-esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue. He also supports people dealing with abandonment concerns, attachment issues, caregiver stress, chronic illness or pain, and relationship and communication struggles.

He uses clear, straightforward conversation to surface what matters most to each person. Sessions focus on practical steps - identifying unhelpful thinking, trying small behavior changes, and noticing values that guide choices. He draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and client-centered ideas when they fit the situation.

Raymond describes his role as a collaborator who listens and responds rather than dictating a path. He works to increase motivation for change and to build confidence in making decisions. When addictions or dependencies are present, he addresses them alongside stress and mood concerns rather than in isolation.

Expect a direct, human approach that balances feeling and action. Conversations often move between exploring emotions and practicing new coping skills. He pays attention to practical life demands and how they affect mood and behavior.

Sessions consider the whole context - health issues, caregiving roles, and major life transitions. People looking to reduce anxiety, manage compulsive behaviors, or regain a sense of control over daily life may find this style useful.

How his approaches translate to online sessions

Raymond commonly draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. ACT helps people notice difficult thoughts and choose actions that match their values despite those thoughts. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and trying specific behavior changes to shift mood and functioning.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will talk with each person about goals and preferences and then use methods that seem most helpful. That process is collaborative and can change over time as progress and needs become clearer.

Specific session formats are not listed in the profile, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people appreciate online sessions because they can fit appointments into busy days, reduce travel time, and use shorter check-ins when needed. Online work can let conversations move between exploring feelings and practicing concrete coping steps in ways that fit the client's schedule.

Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential Therapy

Experience

4+ years

Listed in

California

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does he help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, low self-esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue. He also addresses related concerns like abandonment, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and communication problems.

How does he approach guilt or shame tied to actions or identity?

He uses practical conversation to name painful thoughts and then tests small changes in behavior and perspective. Techniques from ACT and CBT are used to reduce the hold these feelings have on daily life.

What is his professional background?

He has four years of experience as a therapist and a background working with addiction counseling. His work emphasizes motivation for change, building self-esteem, and coping skills.

What are his credentials and where is he located?

He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in California.

Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?

Sessions are offered in English and he does not accept international clients at this time.

What session formats are offered?

Please confirm current session options before booking since specific formats are not listed in the profile. The site booking flow will show available session types.

How are fees structured?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the sign-up process.

What do I do to start working with him?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the platform.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.

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