- Client-centered care
- Goal-oriented strategies
- Trauma-aware approach
About Daniel
He grew up in Southern California and studied psychology at California State University Fullerton. He completed a Master of Marriage and Family Therapy with a specialization in trauma and Latinx studies at Pacific Oaks College. Early in his career he provided school-based services and worked with at-risk youth in residential and nonprofit settings.
Daniel emphasizes a client-centered and culturally aware approach. Sessions focus on clear goals and practical steps. He uses techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused work to support coping, communication, and decision making.
He has experience helping people manage depression, trauma and abuse, family and blended-family conflicts, attachment and adoption-related concerns, infidelity and commitment issues, caregiver stress, and compassion fatigue. He has also worked with the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community and people facing barriers to accessing care.
In therapy he aims to create a respectful space and to build plans that fit each person’s life. He supports short- and long-term goal setting and helps people try new skills between sessions. Readers should confirm current session options before booking.
How Daniel Uses Practical Approaches in Online Work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, respect, and helping people set goals that matter to them. It’s useful for anyone who wants to feel understood and to shape therapy around personal values and needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions interact and teaches concrete skills to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and change unhelpful patterns.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Daniel will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, preferences, and life situation. That planning can change over time as progress and needs evolve.
Confirm the specific session options before booking since formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make therapy easier to fit into daily life by reducing travel time and allowing sessions during workday breaks or from quieter places. They also let people try shorter check-ins or focus on skill practice between meetings. Talk with the therapist during scheduling to find a format and rhythm that fits your routine.
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Experience
10+ years
Credentials
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Daniel commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, parenting and family problems, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, career changes, and related concerns like infidelity and codependency.
How would you describe his therapy style?
Sessions are client-centered and goal-focused. He uses practical steps, listening, and collaboration to help people set and reach short- and long-term goals.
What is his background and experience?
He has ten years in community mental health, including school-based work and roles supporting at-risk youth and nonprofit clients. That work shaped his focus on access and culturally aware care.
What credentials and region should I know about?
He is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, practicing in California.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How does cost and scheduling work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are needed to begin therapy?
Click the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.