- Grief and loss
- Life purpose
- Meditation practices
About Daniel
Daniel Patten is a California-licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 25 years of professional experience. He helps people facing relationship strain, grief, depression, and major life changes. He also supports concerns such as aging and geriatric issues, caregiver stress, attachment and codependency, and questions about life purpose.
Daniel works in a straightforward, practical way. He treats clients as the experts on their lives and focuses on strengths people already have. Sessions often include talk, behavioral ideas, and simple practices clients can try between meetings.
His approach draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Existential Therapy, and Imago Relationship Therapy. That mix is used to address patterns of thinking, emotional regulation, and relationship dynamics. Daniel also recommends daily meditation and practices drawing on his experience with Dzogchen meditation for clients who find meditation helpful.
People who come to him for help with grief, caregiving stress, or midlife questions can expect concrete skills plus space to reflect on values and priorities. He offers practical ways to manage mood, cope with loss, and improve communication.
To begin, the usual next step is completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time, and costs vary by location. Confirm session options before booking so the format fits your needs.
How Daniel adapts therapeutic approaches for online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts without getting stuck in them and choose actions that reflect their values. It can be useful for someone feeling directionless or uncertain about next steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and trying concrete behavior changes to shift mood and routine. It often helps with depression and day-to-day coping skills. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches practical emotion regulation and distress tolerance skills and can be helpful when strong emotions or self-harm urges are present.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work with each person to figure out which methods fit their goals and preferences. That decision is collaborative and can change as needs evolve.
The profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. It also makes it possible to continue sessions while living in another country; international clients are accepted. Discuss practical arrangements during the intake so sessions align with your daily life and commitments.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
25+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with relationship problems, grief, depression, and coping with life changes, plus related issues such as caregiver stress, codependency, and questions about life purpose.
How does he approach feeling stuck or directionless?
He uses a mix of ACT, CBT, DBT, existential ideas, and Imago relationship techniques to combine practical skills with reflection on values and priorities.
How much experience does he have?
He has 25 years of professional experience working with adults on mood, relationships, grief, and life transitions.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is a California licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) and practices in California.
Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?
He accepts international clients. Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
The original profile does not specify session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to make sure they fit your needs.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
Click 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.