Daniel Laluna, IL Psychologist 071009488

Dr. Daniel Laluna is a licensed clinical psychologist in Illinois who provides therapy for children, adolescents, and adults. He combines training in child and adolescent mental health with practical techniques to address a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, stress, grief, sleep problems, self-esteem, and attention-related challenges. As an Illinois-licensed psychologist he practices under the credential IL Psychologist 071009488, which identifies his authorization to provide psychological services in the state.

Trained at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (BA) and the Chicago School of Professional Psychology (PsyD, concentration in child and adolescent mental health), he draws on both developmental understanding and clinical skill when working with clients. He has particular experience supporting young people with bullying, school refusal, behavioral struggles, impulsivity, and the emotional impacts of parental divorce, while also treating adults facing grief, relationship issues, and mood or stress-related concerns.

Attachment and relationships are central to his approach, and he adapts treatment to each person’s needs by integrating play therapy, expressive arts therapy, and insight-oriented methods alongside evidence-based techniques. He selects modalities that fit a client’s age, concerns, and treatment goals, aiming for collaborative, practical work that supports long-term well-being.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Daniel often uses play therapy to help children express feelings and practice coping skills through age-appropriate activities and guided interaction; this approach can be especially useful for kids who struggle to put emotions into words. He also incorporates expressive arts therapy, which uses creative media like drawing or storytelling to explore emotions and build insight, making it a helpful option for clients who respond well to nonverbal expression. In addition, his insight-oriented work supports older adolescents and adults in understanding patterns, relationships, and emotional drivers to promote clearer self-awareness and behavior change.

Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. He collaborates with each client and their family to select techniques that match the client’s needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting methods over time as progress unfolds. Licensed professionals and therapists often tailor interventions to the person rather than forcing a single method.

Offering sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging provides flexibility for different schedules and communication styles. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, attend sessions from home or work, and choose the format that feels most comfortable for therapy work with him.