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Dr. Daniel Wallace

Compassionate LCSW using practical therapy methods

LCSW Illinois

Experience
7 years in practice
Focus areas
LGBT, Relationship, Family
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Languages
English

About Daniel

Dr. Daniel Wallace is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in Illinois who uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside complementary techniques to help clients navigate personal and relational challenges.

Background and approach

With seven years of clinical experience, he focuses on improving self-esteem, managing life transitions, and addressing relationship and family concerns. His approach blends practical skill-building with evidence-informed strategies to help people clarify goals and make sustainable changes.

Dr. Wallace also works with issues related to communication problems, guilt and shame, impulsivity, workplace stress, and questions about life purpose and self-love.

He draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy, mindfulness practices, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused methods when appropriate, tailoring sessions to each person’s needs. He aims to create a welcoming space where clients can explore emotions and build skills for coping and decision-making.

Dr. Wallace practices in Illinois and communicates in English.

Practical approaches for online change and growth

Dr. Wallace commonly integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy into online work. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought and behavior patterns to reduce distress and support goal-directed change, which can be useful for self-esteem, workplace challenges, and life transitions. DBT brings attention to emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills to help people manage impulsivity, strong emotions, and relationship strain.

He also uses mindfulness techniques and motivational interviewing when helpful, and he approaches treatment collaboratively. Determining the best mix of methods is part of the early process; the therapist and client review goals and preferences together to shape a plan that feels right for the person’s needs.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to fit consistent sessions into busy lives and to practice skills between meetings, while allowing a licensed professional to provide guidance and support from a distance.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Dr. Wallace commonly address?
He focuses on LGBT issues, relationships, family dynamics, self-esteem, and coping with life changes, along with related areas like communication problems and workplace issues.
What is his therapeutic style and approach?
He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as a foundation and incorporates DBT, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused techniques to tailor sessions to each client.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has seven years of experience practicing as a social work clinician in Illinois working with a range of personal and relational concerns.
What credentials and location should I know about?
He holds an LCSW credential and practices in Illinois; his license is listed as IL LCSW 149.028572.
Does he provide services in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available for online work?
Clients can meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference and availability.
How is pricing handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are needed to begin working together?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsSelf esteemCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Communication problemsGuilt and shameImpulsivityLife purposeSelf-loveWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

7+ years

Licensed

Illinois

Languages

English