Danica Rivello, LCSW
Licensed in New Jersey · 25 years in practice
Danica Rivello is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New Jersey who uses practical, evidence-informed approaches to help people manage stress, anxiety, mood concerns, and life changes.
License and registration
- LCSW, New Jersey
- 44SC05232400 · expires August 2026
- NPI
- 1447554852 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 25
- Languages
- English
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About Danica
Danica Rivello is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New Jersey who uses practical, evidence-informed approaches to help people manage stress, anxiety, mood concerns, and life changes. She brings 25 years of experience to sessions and focuses on clear, doable steps rather than jargon.
Her tone is warm and nonjudgmental, and she aims to make therapy easy to talk about and enter. Danica often blends cognitive behavioral ideas with acceptance-based and mindfulness practices.
Background and approach
In session she helps people notice unhelpful thoughts, practice new skills, and choose values-driven actions that fit their lives. She also draws on dialectical strategies for emotion regulation when strong feelings get in the way of daily functioning.
Clients come with a wide range of concerns, including depression, bipolar symptoms, trauma and grief, addictions, intimacy issues, and the stress of parenting or caregiving. She also supports people navigating career shifts, body image struggles, and challenges related to ADHD or compassion fatigue. Her approach is tailored to each person’s priorities and pace.
Danica emphasizes a collaborative relationship. She listens for what matters most, offers clear tools, and checks in on what is or isn't working. Sessions are described as approachable and interactive, focused on small changes that add up.
Therapy is offered through a mix of video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. People in New Jersey who prefer English only should expect conversational, straightforward guidance and practical homework that fits into busy lives.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Danica lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Antisocial personality
- Avoidant personality
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Somatization
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Danica names
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
How ACT, CBT, and DBT work in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting ruled by them, then take actions that align with what matters most. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions where values clarify next steps.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing new behaviors. It breaks big problems into small, practical steps and is often used for anxiety, mood concerns, and sleep or eating difficulties.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers concrete tools for regulating intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness. These skills can help when strong reactions or relationship conflicts interfere with daily life.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about their goals, try strategies collaboratively, and adjust the plan based on what helps. That means sessions are tailored to preferences and needs rather than following a single script.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is good for face-to-face conversation and skill practice. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or you prefer not to be on camera. Live chat and text messaging let clients check in between sessions or use brief sessions that fit a busy day. These options make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into everyday life.
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Questions people ask
What concerns does Danica commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar symptoms, trauma and grief, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting and caregiver strain, and related concerns like body image and ADHD.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is warm, interactive, and practical. She focuses on clear skills, values-based choices, and real-life practice rather than abstract theory.
How long has she been practicing?
She brings 25 years of experience as a clinician working with a wide range of concerns and life stages.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, listed as NJ LCSW, and practices in New Jersey.
Which languages does she use in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different schedules and needs.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin?
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