About Daniel
Dr. Daniel Wallace is a licensed clinical social worker who uses clear, practical methods to help people move through hard changes. He focuses on relationship and family concerns, self-esteem, and finding purpose.
His approach aims to make small shifts that lead to steadier days. Daniel draws on seven years of clinical experience in Illinois. He helps people cope with life transitions and workplace stress.
He also supports those dealing with guilt, impulsivity, or communication problems.
Background and approach
In sessions he uses tools from cognitive behavioral work to spot unhelpful thoughts and test different responses. Mindfulness practices help clients notice emotions and respond instead of reacting. Solution-focused steps and motivational conversations are used to set short-term goals and build momentum.
He keeps conversations straightforward. Sessions focus on practical skills, simple experiments to try between meetings, and ways to strengthen self-love and confidence. The aim is steady progress, not overnight fixes.
People often come for help with LGBT concerns, relationship strain, family stress, or young adult challenges. Daniel also works with those facing substance or mental health issues and offers support that balances coping strategies with real-world problem solving.
How specific approaches translate to online therapy
CBT looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. Online CBT sessions focus on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing small behavioral changes that can be practiced between meetings. This approach often helps with self-esteem, workplace stress, and coping during life changes. DBT borrows skills around emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and clear communication. In remote sessions those skills are taught with short exercises, role-play, and practical tools to use in tense moments. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and build steadier focus. Finding the best fit is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, try an approach, and adjust based on what helps most. Clients are invited to give feedback so sessions stay focused on what matters to them. Online formats offer flexibility and frequent contact when it helps most. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, and live chat or text messaging work well for brief check-ins, homework review, or when a shorter touchpoint fits a busy day. These options make it simpler to keep momentum between meetings and to use therapy tools in real time.Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
What is his therapeutic style like?
How much clinical experience does he have?
Where is he licensed and practicing?
Which languages are supported for sessions?
What session formats are available?
How does payment and cost work?
How do I begin working with him?
Specialties and expertise
Top specialties
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
Also works with
Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 7 years
- Licensed
- Illinois
- Languages
- English