Dr. Daniel Wallace
LCSW
Illinois
Goal-focused therapist using Motivational Interviewing
Continue with DanielAt a glance
- Credentials
- LCSW
- License
- LCSW, Illinois / 149.028572
- NPI
- 1841771292
- Experience
- 7 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Illinois
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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- Motivation building
- Practical skills
- Relationship focus
About Daniel
Dr. Daniel Wallace focuses on practical, goal-oriented care that helps people make changes that matter. He is an LCSW with seven years of clinical experience in Illinois. He aims to make sessions straightforward and useful for busy lives.
He uses Motivational Interviewing to help people find their own reasons for change and build momentum one step at a time. He also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot unhelpful thinking and on Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for managing strong emotions. These approaches are used together to target problems like low self-esteem, relationship strain, and life transitions.
Clients often come for help with communication problems, guilt and shame, impulsivity, or figuring out life purpose. He also supports people navigating workplace stress and the challenges common in young adulthood. Sessions focus on concrete skills, clear goals, and small experiments between meetings.
Dr. Wallace frames therapy as a collaborative process. He listens for personal values and priorities, then tailors practical strategies to match them. Progress is tracked in simple ways so people can see what’s changing.
People who prefer straightforward, actionable therapy often find this style useful. If you want a therapist who helps you clarify goals and builds stepwise plans, his approach may fit. To confirm current session formats and scheduling, please check the booking options before you arrange a first appointment.
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How these approaches guide online work
Motivational Interviewing is a conversational, person-centered approach that helps people discover their own reasons to change and build practical steps. It often suits goals like improving motivation, cutting back on risky behavior, or making life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce distress and improve daily functioning. It is commonly used for low mood, worry, and self-esteem work.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. The therapist will partner with each person to identify what fits their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative process may involve trying one approach for a few sessions and adjusting based on what feels most helpful.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm the available options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They can also let people use exercises and skills practice in the places they live and work, so change can happen between sessions as well as during them. -
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyExperience
7+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist address?
He helps with LGBT issues, relationship and family concerns, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. He also works on communication problems, guilt and shame, impulsivity, life purpose, self-love, workplace issues, and young adult issues.
How would you describe the therapy style here?
Therapy is collaborative and practical. Motivational Interviewing is used to build motivation, while CBT and DBT skills address thoughts and emotion regulation.
What is his professional background?
He has seven years of clinical experience and holds a doctorate in Social Work. That experience has included helping people with substance and mental health challenges.
Where does this therapist practice and what are the credentials?
He practices in Illinois and holds the credential LCSW listed as IL LCSW.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work together?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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