Raymond DiCiccio, LCSW

California · 4 years in practice

Raymond DiCiccio is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in California who helps people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, low self-esteem, and major life changes.

License and registration

LCSW, California: 101840 · expires June 2027
NPI: 1982109682 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 4
Languages: English

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About Raymond

Raymond DiCiccio is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in California who helps people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, low self-esteem, and major life changes. He supports those facing compassion fatigue and other persistent pressures. His work focuses on practical steps people can use right away to feel steadier.

He creates a calm, nonjudgmental space where clients can talk through difficult thoughts and feelings. Sessions aim to boost motivation, build confidence, and find realistic ways to cope with dependencies and chronic stress.

Background and approach

Raymond favors clear, plain-language conversation rather than clinical jargon. His background includes four years as an LCSW in clinical settings and long experience as a counselor focused on addiction. That mix shapes a style that balances emotional understanding with concrete tools.

He uses methods drawn from Existential Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy to suit different needs. In sessions he helps people spot unhelpful patterns and practice new behaviors. Some meetings focus on values and meaning, others on skills like managing anxiety or improving communication.

The aim is to help clients make choices that match their goals and daily life. Raymond works with adults in California and conducts sessions in English. He offers flexible online formats so people can choose what fits their schedule and comfort.

Getting started is a short, clear process designed to match needs to a workable plan.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Raymond lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
Self esteem
Coping with life changes
Compassion fatigue
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
Control issues
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
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
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
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Approaches Raymond names

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Online support

Therapeutic approaches for online care

Raymond commonly draws from Existential Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy. Existential Therapy looks at questions of meaning, choice, and responsibility to help people facing life changes and difficult decisions. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) teaches practical skills to accept difficult feelings while committing to actions that match personal values. Client-Centered Therapy centers the client's perspective and uses empathic listening to help people feel heard and understood.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful. Together they adjust methods so sessions focus on what the person wants to accomplish, whether that means skills practice, exploring values, or improving emotional expression.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video lets people have face-to-face conversation from wherever they are, while phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging offer flexibility for brief updates, journaling-style check-ins, or scheduling between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, caregiving, or medical routines while keeping the focus on steady progress.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Raymond address?

He supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, low self-esteem, compassion fatigue, and major life changes. He also focuses on issues like abandonment, attachment, chronic illness, caregiver stress, and separation.

What is his therapeutic style like?

His style is conversational and direct, with an emphasis on a nonjudgmental space. Sessions mix emotional exploration with practical steps to change unhelpful patterns.

How much experience does he have?

He holds a California LCSW and has four years of experience working as a clinical social worker. He also has extensive prior experience as an addiction counselor.

Where does he practice and what are his credentials?

He practices in California and is credentialed as an LCSW in that state.

Which languages are supported and can international clients join?

Sessions are offered in English. He is not accepting international clients.

What session formats are available?

Appointments can be through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.

How are costs handled?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

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