- Focus on real steps
- Values-based care
- Practical coping skills
About Raymond
Raymond DiCiccio is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California who helps people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, and self-esteem struggles. He also supports those facing life changes and compassion fatigue. He keeps language simple and focuses on practical steps people can use right away.
Raymond uses a straightforward, person-focused style in session. He aims to create an open space where clients can talk about thoughts and feelings without judgment. Conversations are meant to build motivation, increase confidence, and identify small changes that add up.
His approach draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Client-Centered methods. That means working on values and committed action, noticing and shifting unhelpful thoughts, and centering the client’s experience during sessions. He also draws on Emotionally-Focused and Existential ideas when they fit a person’s concerns.
Raymond has four years of experience as a therapist and brings long experience in addiction counseling to his work. He uses that background to help people who want to reduce dependence on substances or behaviors and to cope with co-occurring issues like chronic pain, caregiver stress, or major life transitions.
Sessions focus on concrete skills, clearer communication, and realistic goal-setting. He helps clients break problems into small steps and practice them between visits. People are invited to move at their own pace while learning tools to manage stress, improve relationships with themselves, and build steadier confidence.
How therapeutic approaches guide online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying what matters to you and taking small actions that match those values. It helps when worry or avoidance gets in the way of living the life you want. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions interact and teaches practical exercises to shift unhelpful thinking and behaviors. That can be useful for anxiety, stress, and many everyday problems.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences and then try methods that fit. Together they check what helps and adjust the plan over time so sessions match real needs.
Confirm session options before booking since specific online formats are not listed in the profile. Online therapy can make it easier to fit care into a busy week, shorten commute time, allow brief check-ins during a work break, and remove the need to be on camera if that feels better. Many people find virtual visits let them practice skills in their usual settings and bring real-life examples straight into session. Licensed professionals can guide which approaches and practical arrangements will work best for each person.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Raymond work with?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, self-esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue. Additional focus areas include chronic illness, caregiver stress, attachment and communication problems, and divorce or separation.
How would you describe his therapy style?
Sessions are conversational and practical. He centers the person’s experience, teaches skills from cognitive behavioral methods, and explores values and committed action when helpful.
What experience does he bring to sessions?
He has four years of experience as a therapist plus many years working in addiction counseling. That background informs how he supports motivation, relapse prevention, and coping strategies.
Where is he licensed and practicing?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a California LCSW credential and practices in California.
Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats does he offer?
Confirm current session options before booking to be sure of available formats. The listing does not specify particular formats.
How is cost handled for therapy?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.