- Years in practice
- 10
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Illinois
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Addictions
- Focus
- Relationship issues
About David
David Vaccaro is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in Illinois with ten years of practice. He uses straightforward, practical methods to help people manage stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, and parenting concerns. He meets clients where they are and focuses on clear steps people can use between sessions.
David draws on client-centered work to make space for each person’s priorities. He combines that with cognitive behavioral techniques to spot unhelpful thoughts and build different habits.
Background and approach
Mindfulness practices are offered to help with attention, tension, and strong emotions. He has worked across a wide set of issues including relationship struggles, grief, sleep and eating problems, anger, self-esteem, ADHD, and coping with life changes. He also supports people facing caregiver stress, codependency patterns, and substance use challenges.
The emphasis is on practical tools and steady progress rather than complicated jargon. Sessions are conversational and goal-focused. David often uses brief exercises in session and simple homework to practice new skills between meetings.
He aims to make therapy feel useful and doable for busy lives. Outside of work he enjoys running, travel, and time with his wife and their cat. He encourages anyone feeling overwhelmed by parenting or other life demands to reach out and talk about what would help.
What David works with
Everything David lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else David helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches David lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Using focused approaches in online therapy
Client-centered therapy puts the person's goals first and creates space to talk about what matters most. This approach is about listening closely and shaping sessions around each person's priorities, which helps when parenting or work demands shift from week to week.Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact. It uses clear steps to change unhelpful thinking and build new habits, which can be helpful for anxiety, depression, sleep issues, and parenting stress.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals and preferences and then try techniques that fit those needs. That collaborative process helps make adjustments over time so the plan stays relevant.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for a full session when visual cues matter. Phone calls work well when bandwidth is limited or a hands-free option is needed. Live chat and messaging are handy for shorter check-ins, quick coaching, or ongoing support between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy family and work routines.
Questions people ask about David
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, parenting concerns, and many related issues such as grief, sleep and eating problems, anger, and self-esteem.
What is his general therapy style?
Sessions are conversational and goal-focused. He combines client-centered listening with practical techniques like cognitive behavioral strategies and mindfulness.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has ten years of professional experience as a licensed clinical social worker providing mental health and substance use support.
Where is he licensed and based?
He holds an LCSW license in Illinois and practices with that credential in the state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the country work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted; he works with clients located within the U.S.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How does billing and getting started work?
Cost varies by location and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on therapist availability.
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