About Raymond
Raymond DiCiccio is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in California. He helps people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, low self-esteem, compassion fatigue, and major life changes. Raymond uses straightforward, practical methods so people can start feeling steadier and clearer about next steps.
He favors a direct and collaborative style. Sessions focus on what is happening now and what small changes can make daily life easier. He listens for each person's priorities and adjusts pace to what feels manageable.
How Raymond works
Raymond draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy. That means he helps people notice unhelpful thoughts, practice skills to change behaviors, and follow values that matter to them. He also brings elements of Emotionally-Focused and Existential approaches when they fit the person’s goals.
Over four years as an LCSW shape his clinical judgment and approach. He combines practical skill work with attention to feelings and meaning. People meet clear strategies and space to reflect.
Sessions are offered in English and delivered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Raymond works with adults on a range of concerns, from addiction-related struggles to coping with illness, caregiver stress, relationship role problems, and the fallout of separation or divorce.
Raymond lists 5 ways of working on the entry:
What Raymond works with
The areas below are the ones Raymond selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
Also listed
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Compassion fatigue
- Control issues
- Coping with life changes
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Hoarding
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Somatization
- Traumatic brain injury
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Training and background
| Register | LCSW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 4 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | California |
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Online support options
Therapeutic approaches for online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then take small steps toward a life they value. It can be useful for anxiety, stress, and coping with life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and changing behaviors that keep problems going, which works well for anxiety, low mood, and addiction-related patterns.Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a supportive, nonjudgmental stance where the person sets the pace and priorities. That approach is helpful when someone needs space to sort out feelings, build self-esteem, or make tough decisions about relationships or caregiving roles. Raymond will talk with each person to decide which approaches feel most useful and adjust them as goals become clearer. Finding the right method is a collaborative process based on needs, goals, and personal preferences.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video works well for in-depth work and visual connection. Phone can be a good alternative when bandwidth is limited or for shorter check-ins. Live chat and text messaging allow brief check-ins and ongoing support between longer sessions. These options make therapy more flexible to fit work, caregiving, or health constraints while keeping the focus on practical strategies and emotional processing.
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