- Stress and anxiety care
- Addictions and grief
- Life purpose conversations
About Daniel
Daniel "Dan" Norris is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Florida and a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in Massachusetts with 20 years of professional experience. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, and low self-esteem. He also supports people dealing with communication problems, guilt and shame, isolation and loneliness, and questions about life purpose.
Dan focuses on straightforward conversation and practical steps. Sessions are used to identify what is getting in the way of daily functioning and to try realistic changes that fit a person's life. He adapts how he talks and plans work to each client's situation rather than using the same approach for everyone.
People who feel stuck after a change in work, relationships, or health can explore what matters next in sessions. Dan pays attention to motivation, routines, and obstacles that keep people from moving forward. He helps break down larger goals into smaller, manageable steps.
He draws on methods that have evidence in clinical research and mixes techniques to match client needs and preferences. Conversations cover emotions, behavior patterns, and practical skills for coping with anxiety, cravings, grief, or low mood. The aim is to increase day-to-day functioning rather than chase a single definition of success.
Daniel works in English and accepts international clients. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session to see if his way of working fits their needs.
Therapeutic techniques and how they translate online
Daniel uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and on building coping skills. Cognitive approaches look at patterns of thinking that increase anxiety or low mood and help replace them with more balanced options. Behavioral techniques focus on concrete actions - breaking big goals into small, testable steps and practicing new habits to reduce avoidance and improve daily functioning.He also employs skill-based strategies for managing cravings, grief reactions, and social anxiety by teaching breathing, grounding, and gradual exposure practices. These techniques are practical and can be practiced between sessions to support steady progress. Daniel treats selection of approach as a collaborative process and will work with each person to find methods that fit their goals, needs, and comfort level.
The original biography does not specify which session formats are offered, so confirm available online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and reduce travel time so appointments are simpler to keep. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and homework to remote sessions so therapy remains focused on everyday changes rather than abstract plans.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Massachusetts, Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, and self-esteem issues, plus related problems like communication, guilt, loneliness, and life purpose.
How would he approach feeling stuck or directionless?
He uses clear conversation and practical steps to identify barriers and try small changes that fit daily life.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 20 years of professional experience in social work and clinical practice.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a LCSW in Florida and a LICSW in Massachusetts and practices from Florida.
Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.