- Guilt and shame work
- Stress and trauma
- Substance and process addiction
About Vincent
Vincent Dhan is an Illinois Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with four years of professional experience. He works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, and related struggles such as guilt and shame.
He focuses on practical conversation and steady support. Sessions are a place to talk through upsetting thoughts and make clearer choices about next steps. Vincent encourages plain talk about what happened and how it still affects daily life.
In practice he helps people notice patterns that keep them stuck, for example in codependent behaviors, impulsivity, or process addictions. He also addresses attachment difficulties and problems with communication that often sit behind shame and isolation. Sessions include discussion of coping skills and ways to reduce immediate distress.
Vincent aims to help clients look at values and life purpose, and to build small, manageable changes into ordinary days. He will work with someone on substance-related concerns including drug and alcohol addiction and on compulsive behaviors such as gambling or problematic sexual behavior.
He offers sessions in English and accepts international clients. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Fees vary by location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
Approaches used and working online
Vincent uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on understanding patterns and building coping skills. One common approach is practical skills work that teaches concrete strategies to manage anxiety and urges; this helps when stress, compulsions, or cravings interrupt daily life. Another element is pattern-focused conversation that looks at how past experiences shape current reactions, a method useful for trauma, attachment problems, and persistent shame.Finding the right mix of methods is part of the process. He will work collaboratively to identify which techniques fit best with a client's goals, preferences, and the issues they bring. That decision is revisited as work progresses rather than fixed at the first session.
The specifics of session formats should be confirmed before booking. When arranging online work, consider practical benefits such as easier scheduling around work, the ability to keep sessions shorter when needed, or using audio-only contact if camera use is difficult. These practical options can make it simpler to keep therapy part of everyday life; confirm the exact session formats offered when you sign up.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, self-esteem issues, depression, and related challenges such as guilt and shame.
How does he approach feelings of guilt and shame?
He talks through what led to those feelings and how they affect daily choices, focusing on practical skills and pattern recognition rather than labels.
What is his professional background?
He has four years of professional experience as an Illinois Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).
Where is he based and licensed?
He is licensed in Illinois as an LCSW and practices with that credential in mind.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He accepts international clients; confirm practical session arrangements before booking.
How are session costs handled?
Costs vary with location and use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.