Raymond DiCiccio, LCSW - Therapist in California

Stress and anxiety
Addictions support
Practical skills

About Raymond

Raymond DiCiccio is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in California who helps people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, low self-esteem, and major life changes. He also supports those dealing with compassion fatigue and a wide range of relationship and health-related struggles. He writes plainly and focuses on clear next steps when clients feel stuck.

Raymond takes a direct and supportive approach in sessions. He asks questions, listens without judgment, and helps people find practical ways forward. That may include looking at unhelpful thinking patterns, practicing new ways to relate to emotions, or building small routines that reduce overwhelm.

He draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and client-centered methods. That mix is used to help people notice what matters to them, shift behaviors that hold them back, and repair important connections in their lives.

Sessions often focus on real-world skills like managing cravings, improving communication, settling sleep and routine, and coping strategies after major disruptions. Raymond emphasizes gradual change and steady progress rather than quick fixes.

With four years of documented experience as an LCSW in California, he aims to create a calm space for people to try new approaches. A straightforward tone and step-by-step plans are part of his style for people facing stressful life events or recovery challenges.

How Raymond’s approaches translate to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice their thoughts without getting stuck and to commit to actions that match their values. It can be useful for stress, anxiety, and rebuilding life after disruption. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and testing different behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety or low mood. It is practical and skill-oriented, useful for coping with cravings or change. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) centers on understanding emotional responses and improving how people connect and communicate in important relationships.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Raymond collaborates with clients to pick methods that match their goals and preferences. He adjusts plans over time based on what helps and what doesn’t, so the client and therapist decide together which tools to try.

Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into busy schedules, shorten travel time, and allow for check-ins that focus on specific skills or problems. It also allows sessions when life events or recovery schedules make in-person visits difficult. Ask about available session formats when you set up your first appointment.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Self esteem Coping with life changes Compassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stress Chronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces Issues Money and financial issues Panic disorder and panic attacks Post-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injury Workplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential Therapy

Experience

4+ years

Credentials

California

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Raymond help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, low self-esteem, compassion fatigue, and coping with life changes. He also supports people facing issues like chronic illness, caregiver stress, and recovery-related challenges.

What is his general therapy style?

Sessions are practical and supportive, with a focus on problem solving and building small habits. He uses listening, coaching, and skill practice to help people make steady changes.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has four years as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California and additional years of experience as an addiction counselor noted in his background.

Where is he licensed and based?

He is a California LCSW and provides services from that location.

Which languages are offered for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can I work with him from outside the United States?

He does not accept international clients at this time.

How much do sessions cost?

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

How do I begin working with him?

Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.