- Focus on mood disorders
- Skills-based sessions
- Nonjudgmental style
About Danica
Danica Rivello is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 25 years of experience as a therapist. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, mood disorders, and major life changes. Her approach aims to create a warm, respectful space where clients can talk through hard things without stigma.
She works with people facing depression, bipolar disorder, trauma, grief, and relationship or intimacy concerns. Other areas she addresses include addiction, parenting challenges, eating and sleeping difficulties, self-esteem, and career-related stress. She also supports people dealing with chronic illness, caregiving strain, and body image or identity questions.
Danica blends practical, evidence-informed methods. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, mindfulness, and existential ideas to help people practice new ways of responding. Techniques are adapted to each person's goals and pace rather than following a one-size-fits-all plan.
Her style is described as warm, interactive, and nonjudgmental. She emphasizes the therapeutic relationship and listens for what matters most to the individual. Sessions focus on clear steps clients can try between meetings and on building skills for coping and decision making.
Danica practices in New Jersey and works in English. She invites people to take the first step toward change and offers support through the process of sorting priorities, making changes, and improving day-to-day functioning.
How therapeutic approaches guide online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to actions that reflect their values. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and life changes where clarity about priorities matters. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. It often helps with anxiety, mood issues, sleep, and coping strategies. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) provides tools for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication, which can support people with intense emotions or relationship struggles.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, and then adapt interventions over time. Clients are encouraged to try techniques between sessions so they can see what helps in day-to-day life.
Details about the exact session formats are not specified here, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Working with a licensed professional remotely can still offer structured skill-building, goal setting, and emotional support while fitting into everyday routines.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, trauma, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, ADHD, and related concerns.
What is the therapeutic style like?
The style is warm, interactive, and nonjudgmental. Sessions focus on practical skills and honest conversation tailored to each person's needs.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 25 years of experience working as a therapist with a wide range of concerns including mood disorders and trauma histories.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in New Jersey and practices there.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can people outside the country work with this therapist?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working together?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.