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- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Caregiver stress
About Danika
Dr. Danika Contreras is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Illinois with 8 years of clinical experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, mood conditions such as depression and bipolar, and behavioral issues like addictions and ADHD. Sessions are conducted in English and she does not accept international clients.
Contreras works from evidence-based therapeutic techniques and treats practical problems in everyday terms. She frames clients as the experts on their own lives and helps people talk through current difficulties. Typical topics include sleep and eating concerns, intimacy and relationship strain, parenting stress, grief, and coping with life changes.
Her background includes work across multiple therapy settings, where she supported people with a range of emotional and behavioral challenges. That experience informs a focused, skills-oriented approach. She helps people practice new ways of handling stress, anger, and communication problems.
Sessions also address caregiver strain, compassion fatigue, pregnancy and childbirth concerns, and questions about life purpose. Contreras offers coaching-style support alongside clinical care when clients want more goal-directed work. She describes therapy as a collaborative process aimed at clearer thinking and steadier daily routines.
Clients should confirm current session formats before booking. Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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How evidence-based approaches translate to remote sessions
Dr. Contreras works from evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and clear strategies. One common approach emphasizes identifying unhelpful thinking and practicing alternative responses to reduce anxiety and depression symptoms. Another approach centers on behavioral strategies - setting routines for sleep and eating, building gradual exposure to feared situations, and practicing communication skills for relationships.Choosing the right method is part of the work together. She will discuss different options, try techniques in session, and adjust based on what helps the client meet their goals. The client’s needs, preferences, and day-to-day demands guide which techniques are used.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking since the original biography does not list specific options. Online work can make fitting therapy into a busy schedule easier by reducing travel time and allowing shorter check-ins when needed. It also supports using tools between sessions, such as homework exercises, mood tracking, and brief coaching-style check-ins to reinforce skills learned in therapy.
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Areas of expertise
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, mood conditions like depression and bipolar, addictions, ADHD, and related issues such as sleep, eating, and parenting stress.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and a practical, skills-oriented approach. Therapy is presented as collaborative work with the client guiding their priorities.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has eight years of professional experience working in a variety of therapy settings supporting people with emotional and behavioral challenges.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) licensed in Illinois and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with the client's location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.