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- ACT and CBT approaches
- Daily meditation encouraged
- End of life support
About Daniel
LCSW in California with 25 years of practice, Daniel Patten helps people facing relationship problems, grief, depression, and life changes. He works with individuals who are coping with loss, major transitions, or persistent low mood. Sessions emphasize practical steps and steady attention to what matters most to the client.
Daniel frames clients as the experts on their own stories and looks for existing strengths to build on. He draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful patterns and develop workable habits. Mindfulness practices are part of his approach; he personally practices Dzogchen meditation and encourages at least 15 minutes of daily meditation for clients who find it useful.
He also uses elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Existential and Imago relationship approaches when they fit the issue at hand. That mix supports people dealing with attachment struggles, caregiver stress, midlife questions, and end-of-life concerns. Daniel focuses on concrete skills such as clearer communication, emotional regulation, and values-based decision making.
In sessions he aims for straightforward conversation and small experiments to test new ways of acting. He can help with guilt, shame, codependency, forgiveness, and coping with self-harm urges by creating stepwise plans and safety-focused strategies. Practical homework and brief mindfulness routines are commonly recommended.
Clients interested in starting are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Fees vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
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How therapeutic approaches shape online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and take small, meaningful steps toward them. In online sessions this often looks like planning brief experiments and noticing what gets in the way of valued action. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying thoughts and behaviors that maintain distress and testing new responses. Online CBT commonly uses short behavioral tasks and written worksheets between sessions to track progress.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose or combine methods based on goals, preferences, and how the person responds in early sessions. That means trying an approach for a few sessions and adjusting as needed rather than committing to one method up front.
The biography does not specify which remote formats are offered, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also supports doing in-the-moment homework such as brief mindfulness practices or communication experiments between sessions.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
25+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
Daniel addresses relationship issues, grief, depression, and coping with life changes. He also focuses on aging and geriatric issues, caregiver stress, attachment problems, and related concerns.
What therapeutic approaches does he use?
He uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Existential Therapy, and Imago Relationship Therapy. Mindfulness and meditation practices are also part of his work.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 25 years of professional experience. That background includes long-term work with grief, relationship challenges, and mood concerns.
What are his credentials and location?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California. He practices from California and notes that fees vary by location.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English. He also accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact fees are provided during the matching and scheduling process.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that you can schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.