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Danillie  Francis

Danillie Francis, LCSW

Missouri

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LCSW - Relationships and Blended family issues

  • Stress and anxiety
  • Addictions support
  • Client-centered methods

About Danillie

Danillie Francis is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Missouri with seven years of clinical experience. She works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, relationship and family concerns, and related issues. Danillie also lists a focus on blended family issues and other concerns such as parenting, intimacy, and coping with life changes.

Her approach is practical and conversational. She uses Client-Centered Therapy to follow what matters most to each person. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thought and behavior patterns. Mindfulness techniques are used to help clients notice and calm strong emotions. Internal Family Systems ideas may be used to understand different parts of a person's inner experience.

Sessions are collaborative. Danillie shapes discussion and plans around what clients say is important. She pays attention to how family roles, communication problems, and addictive behaviors affect day-to-day life. She also addresses mood concerns such as bipolar symptoms, seasonal changes, and postpartum challenges.

People often come for help with parenting stress, loneliness, guilt and shame, or career pressure. Danillie works with anger, self-esteem, and intimacy-related problems as well. She offers talk-based support and practical strategies that can be put into everyday routines.

For someone in a stepfamily or new blended household, she can help sort role questions, co-parenting tensions, loyalty conflicts, and communication breakdowns. The focus is on clearer conversations, steady routines, and manageable next steps that fit the client's life.

Approaches used online and how they help

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the client's priorities and aims to create collaborative, respectful conversations about what needs to change. It helps when a person wants their own goals and pace to guide the work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thinking and behavior and offers clear, practical strategies to reduce anxiety, manage mood, or change unhelpful habits. Mindfulness Therapy teaches brief exercises to notice stress and calm strong feelings, which can be helpful for anxiety, cravings, or emotional reactivity.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Danillie will help clients decide which methods fit their current goals and preferences. That choice is made together and can change as needs shift over time.

The biography does not list explicit session formats, so confirm available online options before booking. Many people find online sessions make it easier to fit therapy into daily life - they can be scheduled around work, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Online work can also make it simpler to keep momentum between appointments and to practice skills in real settings. Licensed professionals adapt techniques such as CBT worksheets or mindfulness exercises to work well in remote sessions.

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

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address related to blended households?

She lists blended family issues and works with related topics such as communication problems, co-parenting tensions, loyalty conflicts, and parenting stress.

How would she approach therapy with me?

Her style is collaborative and conversational. She uses client-centered work alongside CBT and mindfulness to set practical goals and actions.

What is her clinical background and experience?

She holds an LCSW and has seven years of clinical experience in a range of behavioral health settings.

Where is she licensed and practicing?

She is licensed as an LCSW in Missouri and lists that location as her base.

Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?

She accepts international clients. Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.

How are session costs handled?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.

Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.

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