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- psychodynamic perspective
- cognitive behavioral techniques
- trauma informed practice
About Daniel
LICSW in Massachusetts with 25 years of experience, Daniel Sontag helps people manage stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, anger, and depression. He works with adults and has a background as a therapist, crisis clinician, case manager, and program director. Sessions focus on understanding the immediate problem and practical steps forward.
Daniel begins by asking about the current situation and gathering relevant background. He listens for patterns in thoughts, feelings, and actions to identify what keeps someone stuck. He combines a psychodynamic perspective with cognitive behavioral techniques to link past experience and present behavior.
In practice he uses concrete, question-driven conversation to clarify goals and next steps. He draws on skills to address emotional regulation and interpersonal problems. He also brings experience from crisis work to help when symptoms feel overwhelming.
Clients can expect a mix of reflective discussion and behavioral strategies. The work often includes noticing thought patterns, trying small behavioral changes, and checking what does or does not help. He also attends to trauma-related concerns and aims to reduce distress tied to past events.
Over his career he has supported people navigating parenting stress, communication breakdowns, guilt, shame, loneliness, questions about life purpose, and post-traumatic stress reactions. He asks practical questions in early sessions to shape a plan that fits each person’s situation.
If you want to explore how he works, follow the site’s process to review therapy options and schedule an initial meeting.
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Therapeutic approaches and how they fit into online sessions
Daniel combines a psychodynamic perspective with cognitive behavioral techniques. Psychodynamic work looks at patterns that come from past relationships and helps understand how they show up now. Cognitive behavioral techniques focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small changes in behavior to reduce symptoms like anxiety or depression.He also emphasizes trauma-informed principles, which means acknowledging how past traumatic experiences can shape responses and pacing work to avoid overwhelming someone. Choosing the right mix of approaches is collaborative; he will discuss goals, try methods, and adjust based on what the person finds helpful.
Confirm the session formats offered before booking, as the biography does not specify them. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and remove travel time so sessions can happen between work or family obligations. A therapist and client can decide together which combination of approaches and session rhythm fits the person's life and goals.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Massachusetts
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting strain, anger, and depression. Additional focus areas include communication problems, guilt and shame, loneliness, life purpose, and post-traumatic stress.
What is his therapeutic approach or style?
He works from a psychodynamic perspective and uses cognitive behavioral techniques to connect thoughts, feelings, and actions. He also practices trauma-informed care and applies skills-based strategies when helpful.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 25 years of clinical experience working as a therapist, crisis clinician, case manager, and program director. That background informs both short-term interventions and longer-term work.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds an MA and is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) practicing in Massachusetts.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Confirm specific fees during the scheduling process.
How do I begin a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.