About David

David Vaccaro is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Illinois with ten years of clinical experience. He uses a straightforward, person-focused style to help people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and ADHD. He makes space for practical conversation and clear steps clients can try between sessions.

He blends client-centered work with cognitive behavioral techniques to help people notice unhelpful thinking and try small, manageable changes. Mindfulness methods are used to slow racing thoughts and strengthen moment-to-moment awareness.

Background and approach

Motivational interviewing helps when someone feels stuck or wants to change habits related to addiction, sleeping, or daily routines. David has worked with adults across a wide range of concerns, including trauma and abuse, grief, anger, relationship difficulties, parenting stress, and career transitions. He also supports people facing substance use challenges, hoarding, caregiving strain, and issues tied to aging.

His practice emphasizes practical tools that fit daily life rather than long abstract conversations. Sessions tend to focus on immediate problems and realistic goals. He helps people break big issues into manageable steps.

Clients are encouraged to try techniques between sessions and bring back what did and didn’t work. Outside of his clinical role, he enjoys running, travel, and time with his wife and their cat. He aims to create a calm, direct space where people feel heard and can begin to make changes that matter.

How his approaches translate to online therapy

Client-centered work places the person’s goals at the center of every session. That means the therapist listens first, then helps shape sessions around what matters most to the client, whether it’s managing ADHD symptoms, coping with grief, or reducing anxiety. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavioral changes; it works well for anxiety, depression, and sleep problems because tasks and experiments can be assigned between sessions. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and help manage racing thoughts.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try out methods, and adjust plans based on what helps. Clients are invited to give feedback so sessions stay useful and relevant to daily life.

Online formats offer practical benefits for many people. Video calls let the therapist and client work face-to-face when schedules or travel make in-person visits hard. Phone sessions can be a good option when internet bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to use a camera. Live chat and text-based messaging make it easier to fit short check-ins into a busy day or to share reflections between sessions. These options aim to increase flexibility and make regular work on goals more attainable.

Questions people ask

What kinds of problems does he help address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, ADHD, addictions, sleep and eating issues, anger, self-esteem, parenting strain, career changes, and related concerns.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He practices a client-centered approach combined with cognitive behavioral and mindfulness techniques, focusing on clear steps and practical skills you can use between sessions.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has ten years of experience providing mental health support and working with adults on a wide range of concerns including trauma and substance use issues.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He holds an LCSW, licensed in Illinois, and he provides services from that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.
How does payment and getting started work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time; start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing the short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a session.

What this therapist works with

Most often

Experience
10 years
Licensed
Illinois
Languages
English

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