- Calm practical guidance
- Addiction and caregiver support
- Values-based work
About Raymond
Raymond DiCiccio is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in California who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, low self-esteem, and major life changes. He also supports those coping with compassion fatigue and issues connected to aging, caregiving, chronic illness, cancer, and relationship stresses. Raymond uses straightforward, supportive work to help people take the first steps toward change.
He creates an open, nonjudgmental atmosphere where clients can talk through difficult feelings. Conversations focus on practical steps - for example, building motivation, improving self-confidence, and developing new coping habits. Sessions are collaborative and paced to each person’s needs.
Raymond draws from several therapeutic approaches. He integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to clarify values and take action, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot and shift unhelpful thought patterns, and client-centered skills to follow the person’s lead. He also uses emotionally focused and existential ideas when they fit the concern.
Over four years as a therapist have shaped his practical style and calm presence. He aims to make therapy accessible and down-to-earth, with clear goals each step of the way. People often come for help with addiction-related struggles, caregiver stress, grief around serious illness, or adapting after major life events.
Raymond works in California and offers services in English. He uses a subscription model for sessions that can be canceled at any time, and he guides people through a short matching questionnaire to begin the process.
He creates an open, nonjudgmental atmosphere where clients can talk through difficult feelings. Conversations focus on practical steps - for example, building motivation, improving self-confidence, and developing new coping habits. Sessions are collaborative and paced to each person’s needs.
Raymond draws from several therapeutic approaches. He integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to clarify values and take action, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot and shift unhelpful thought patterns, and client-centered skills to follow the person’s lead. He also uses emotionally focused and existential ideas when they fit the concern.
Over four years as a therapist have shaped his practical style and calm presence. He aims to make therapy accessible and down-to-earth, with clear goals each step of the way. People often come for help with addiction-related struggles, caregiver stress, grief around serious illness, or adapting after major life events.
Raymond works in California and offers services in English. He uses a subscription model for sessions that can be canceled at any time, and he guides people through a short matching questionnaire to begin the process.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic 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 IssuesMoney and financial issuesPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryWorkplace 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
How Raymond’s approaches work online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take small steps toward those values while learning to accept difficult feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying practical experiments to change behavior and mood. Client-centered work centers the client's perspective, using listening and reflection to help people feel heard and understood.Finding the right approach is part of therapy. Raymond will work with each person to choose methods that match their goals, preferences, and the issue at hand. This is a collaborative process and may shift as needs change.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since formats are not specified in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, shorten travel time, and allow check-ins during a workday break. It also can suit people who prefer fewer visual demands, such as phone conversations that use less bandwidth or shorter video check-ins. Ask about available session formats when you schedule so arrangements match your routine and needs.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Raymond help with?
He supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, low self-esteem, and adjusting to major life changes. Additional focus areas include caregiver stress, aging and geriatric issues, chronic illness, cancer, and relationship challenges.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His approach is down-to-earth and collaborative. He emphasizes practical steps, open conversation, and pacing work to each person’s needs.
What is his background and experience?
He has four years of professional experience as a therapist and earlier work history in addiction counseling. That mix informs work on motivation, recovery, and coping skills.
What credentials and location apply to this therapist?
He is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, practicing in California.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with him?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions paid for and what are the costs?
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?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist’s availability.