- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions support
- Emotion-focused work
About Raymond
Raymond DiCiccio is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in California with four years of experience as an LCSW. He focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, low self-esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue. Raymond also lists attention to abandonment, attachment issues, caregiver stress, chronic illness, codependency, communication problems, and separation concerns.
He uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Existential Therapy. In sessions he helps people name their emotions, notice patterns that cause pain, and try new ways of responding. Conversations are straightforward and aimed at practical steps that fit day-to-day life.
Raymond works to increase motivation for change and to build confidence. He supports people who are managing dependencies and addiction and those coping with chronic health issues or major life transitions. He also addresses relationship-related patterns such as commitment struggles and blended family concerns by focusing on how feelings drive behaviors.
Sessions typically include exploring thoughts and feelings, developing skills for stress and anxiety, and setting concrete goals between meetings. He draws on humanistic and behavioral techniques to help people practice new responses and notice what shifts.
People looking for help in English and who are located in California may follow the site's process to learn more. The therapist notes a background working with addiction counseling over many years alongside his LCSW practice.
How his EFT, ACT and CBT approaches translate to online sessions
Emotionally-Focused Therapy focuses on identifying and working with the emotions that underlie relationship patterns and personal distress. EFT helps people name hard-to-recognize feelings and look at how those feelings shape interactions and choices.Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice inner experiences without getting caught up in them and clarify values to guide action. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors, teaching skills to reduce anxiety and change unhelpful patterns. Both ACT and CBT are practical and goal-oriented, useful for stress, anxiety, and addictions concerns.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Raymond will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That choice can shift as therapy progresses and as different challenges come up.
Session format options are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by removing travel time and allowing shorter check-ins on a work break or phone calls when bandwidth or camera use is limited. Talk with the therapist about what will work best for scheduling and session length.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, low self-esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue. Additional areas include attachment issues, caregiver stress, chronic illness, codependency, and communication problems.
What therapeutic approach does he use?
He lists Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) together with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Existential Therapy. He combines these to address emotions, behavior, and meaning.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has four years of experience as an LCSW. He also reports many years of prior work as an addiction counselor.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California. His practice is based in California.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with international clients?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Check the service details for exact pricing in your area.
How do I begin a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site.
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