Dr. Daniel Wallace, LCSW

Dr. Daniel Wallace is a licensed clinical social worker who uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people facing relationship strain, self-esteem struggles, and big life changes. He combines practical strategies with a calm, direct manner so goals feel within reach. He has seven years of experience in social work and clinical practice in Illinois. That background includes supporting people who are navigating work stress, communication problems, guilt and shame, and questions about life purpose. He also has experience with substance and mental health challenges. In sessions he focuses on clear, doable steps. Clients learn to spot unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors to see what works. He blends CBT with elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy and mindfulness when helpful, and uses Motivational Interviewing and solution-focused techniques to keep work goal-oriented. People meet a therapist who listens closely and lays out options plainly. He pays attention to how problems show up day to day and picks tools that can be used between sessions. That makes progress feel concrete instead of vague. Dr. Wallace aims to create a steady, nonjudgmental space for people to talk through their concerns. He helps people build skills for handling impulses, improving communication, and strengthening self-love. The work is collaborative and adjusted to each person's pace and goals.

How CBT and DBT Shape Online Work

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people notice patterns of thinking that worsen stress and then practice small behavior changes to test new ways of coping. It is well suited to issues like self-esteem, workplace stress, and dealing with life transitions. Dialectical Behavior Therapy teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills for handling intense feelings and communication problems. Mindfulness Therapy supports noticing present-moment experience without judgment and can reduce reactivity in stressful moments. Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. He will talk with clients about goals and preferences, then choose CBT, DBT skills, or mindfulness practices that fit. The plan is collaborative and can be adjusted as progress is made. Online formats make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. Video calls let people work face to face when a deeper conversation is needed. Phone sessions can be a simpler check-in when bandwidth or being on camera is an issue. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for shorter check-ins, practicing skills between sessions, or getting support when schedules are tight. These options offer flexibility while keeping the focus on practical skills and steady progress.