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Danillie  Francis

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Danillie Francis, LCSW

Missouri

Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Family and parenting concerns

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About

  • Stress and anxiety
  • Addictions support
  • Parenting topics

About Danillie

Danillie Francis is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Missouri with seven years of clinical experience. She works with adults who are facing stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family concerns, depression, parenting strain, and related issues. Sessions focus on practical steps and clear conversation rather than jargon.

Her approach centers on listening and helping people find ways to manage day-to-day problems. She uses Client-Centered methods to build a working relationship and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot thinking patterns that keep problems going. Mindfulness strategies and Internal Family Systems ideas are part of sessions when useful.

Danillie helps people sort through blended family dynamics and communication problems. She also supports those dealing with substance use, impulsivity, guilt, shame, and isolation. Parenting topics she addresses include postpartum depression, pregnancy and childbirth concerns, and the stresses of raising children.

Expect conversations that focus on specific goals like better sleep, calmer responses to anger, improving intimacy-related difficulties, or managing ADHD-related challenges. She offers coaching-style guidance when clients want tools for career decisions or life-purpose questions. Work is practical and paced to fit each person.

Clients are encouraged to start with a short questionnaire and schedule a first session to see how the fit feels. International clients may be accepted; sessions are conducted in English. Costs vary by location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How sessions work

How her approaches are used in online sessions

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on a respectful, collaborative relationship. It involves listening, asking questions, and helping people set goals that matter to them. This approach is useful for relationship and family worries and for sorting parenting stresses.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. It uses short exercises and practical skills to change patterns that feed anxiety, depression, or sleep and eating difficulties. Mindfulness Therapy adds simple attention and breathing practices to reduce rumination and improve focus.

Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels useful. Together they decide whether to emphasize CBT skills, mindfulness exercises, Client-Centered conversation, or elements of Internal Family Systems ideas.

The profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into the week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Licensed professionals can adapt session tools so therapeutic work fits everyday life and current needs.

Areas of focus

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsDepression

Also works with

Intimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Blended family issuesCommunication problemsDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Drug and alcohol addictionForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisPostpartum depressionPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

7+ years

Listed in

Missouri

Languages

English

Questions

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?

She works with adults on stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family concerns, depression, parenting issues, and related problems listed in her specialties.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

She uses a client-centered stance, combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques, and incorporates mindfulness and Internal Family Systems ideas when helpful.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has seven years of professional experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.

Where is she licensed and practicing from?

She holds an LCSW license in Missouri and lists Missouri as her location.

Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?

Sessions are offered in English and she does accept international clients.

What session formats are offered?

The original profile does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.

How are fees and payments handled?

Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What is the first step to begin working together?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

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