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Danillie Francis

Supportive licensed social worker focused on practical change

LCSW Missouri

Experience
7 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Danillie

Danillie Francis is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in Missouri with seven years of formal clinical experience. She focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family conflicts, and a wide range of mood and life-transition concerns.

Background and approach

Her approach emphasizes respectful, empathetic care and she adapts conversation and treatment to match each person’s priorities and circumstances. Clients can expect a collaborative partnership that draws on practical, evidence-informed tools alongside compassionate listening.

Danillie integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques to address unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, and she blends client-centered and mindfulness-informed practices to support emotional awareness and self-compassion. She also brings attention to relational dynamics, communication challenges, and issues such as burnout, parenting stress, mood disorders, and substance-related concerns.

Danillie welcomes people who are ready to take a first step toward change and works with international clients as well as those in Missouri. Her practice offers multiple session formats and a flexible subscription model so people can choose what fits their schedule and needs.

Approaches That Translate Well to Online Care

Danillie commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, offering concrete strategies for anxiety, mood concerns, and addictive patterns. She also draws on Client-Centered Therapy principles, creating a respectful, empathic space where a person’s goals and values guide the work. These approaches support practical change while honoring each person’s experience.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Danillie works collaboratively to tailor methods to a client’s needs, goals, and preferences. She discusses options, adjusts techniques over time, and partners with clients to decide which tools feel most useful for the issues at hand.

Online therapy with her is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, which can make it easier to fit counseling into busy schedules or when in-person visits are not convenient. The variety of formats supports ongoing access and flexible pacing so clients can continue work between sessions and choose the communication mode that feels most comfortable.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Danillie address?
She works with a broad set of issues including stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family conflicts, depression, parenting concerns, and mood-related challenges like bipolar and seasonal affective disorder.
What therapeutic style does she use in sessions?
Her style combines practical, skills-based CBT techniques with client-centered listening and mindfulness practices to help clients explore thoughts, behaviors, and emotions in a supportive way.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Danillie has seven years of clinical experience as an LCSW and applies that background to support people facing a range of life stressors and mental health concerns.
Where is Danillie licensed to practice?
She holds an LCSW license in Missouri with license number MO LCSW 2021008210 and maintains a practice that serves clients in that state and beyond.
Can people who speak other languages work with her?
She provides services in English and is available to accept international clients who are able to work in that language.
What session formats are offered?
Sessions are available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences and schedules.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; services are offered through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin therapy?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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

Licensed

Missouri

Languages

English