- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Guilt and shame
About Damion
Damion Walker is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Illinois with ten years of experience. He works with people facing addictions, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, low self-esteem, and career concerns. He also pays attention to control issues, forgiveness, guilt and shame, and mood-related struggles.
Damion approaches therapy from the view that each person knows their own story and brings strengths to work with. Sessions focus on practical steps and clear conversation rather than lengthy theory. He uses a mix of methods to match what feels most useful to the person in front of him.
In practice he draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice thoughts and choose values-driven action. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and try new behaviors. He also uses elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy and mindfulness to teach emotional regulation and present-moment skills.
People who come in with guilt or shame often talk about things they did or didn’t do, or who they feel they are. Damion helps name those feelings, look at what keeps them going, and practice different ways of responding when those feelings arise.
Sessions tend to be conversational and goal-focused. He helps people set small, concrete steps between meetings. The emphasis is on using everyday skills to reduce the hold of painful thoughts and move toward clearer choices.
Therapeutic approaches used in online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting driven by them, then choosing actions that align with personal values. It can help people who feel stuck by guilt or shame find small steps that reflect what matters to them.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and offers concrete exercises to test and shift unhelpful thinking. It is often used when guilt or low self-esteem keeps someone repeating the same patterns.
Mindfulness techniques and elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy are used to build attention to the present moment and skills for managing strong emotions. These practices are practical and can be used between sessions to steady difficult moments.
Finding the right approach usually happens together. The therapist will talk with the client about needs, goals, and preferences and try methods that fit. Adjustments are made based on what helps in real life rather than sticking to a single model.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and let people use practices in their usual environment. Licensed professionals can adapt ACT, CBT, and mindfulness exercises to work in remote sessions while focusing on concrete skills and small steps.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he commonly address?
He works with addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, and career concerns, along with related areas such as guilt and shame and post-traumatic stress.
How would he approach guilt or shame in sessions?
He uses conversational, practical work drawing on therapies like ACT and CBT to notice unhelpful thoughts and practice alternative responses to shame and guilt.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has ten years of experience as a clinician working with the listed concerns and approaches.
What is his professional credential and where is he based?
He is an LCSW licensed in Illinois and practices there.
Are sessions offered in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats does he offer?
The original biography does not specify session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.