- Stress and anxiety
- Parenting support
- Focus and ADHD
About Daniel
Daniel Wongthavatchai is a licensed clinical social worker with 15 years of professional experience in California. He focuses on men's wellbeing alongside concerns like stress, anxiety, anger, depression, ADHD, and parenting challenges. Daniel aims to make the first step toward change feel manageable and clear.
He creates a calm space where people can talk about difficult thoughts and feelings without fear of judgment. Sessions emphasize listening first, then working together to identify small, practical steps that can ease daily strain. Conversation may cover sleep, routines, concentration, memory, and ways to reduce overwhelm.
Daniel has supported people through panic experiences, mood struggles, and post-traumatic stress. He also helps those dealing with relationship patterns such as attachment problems, abandonment worries, communication breakdowns, and control issues. Work can include addressing guilt, shame, impulsivity, and questions about life purpose.
Parents who are feeling tense or unsure about raising children can explore practical strategies for managing stress and anger. Young adults navigating transitions often focus on building routines, improving concentration, and reducing anxiety tied to work or school.
Daniel describes therapy as an empowering process. He helps clients set realistic goals and practices they can try between sessions. To begin, prospective clients use the site Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability. Confirm current session options before booking.
Evidence-based approaches and online care
Daniel uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on real-life problems and practical change. One common approach helps people learn tools to manage anxiety and panic by practicing new thinking and breathing strategies and testing them in everyday situations. Another approach concentrates on mood and motivation by breaking larger goals into small, achievable steps and building routines that support focus and daily functioning.Finding the right method is a collaborative process. Daniel will work with each person to weigh options, try different techniques, and adjust the plan based on what helps most. The aim is to match therapy style to the client's needs, goals, and preferences rather than prescribing a fixed course from the start.
Session format details should be confirmed before booking. When arranged online, therapy can make it easier to fit visits into a busy life, reduce commuting time, and allow sessions during a lunch break or between appointments. Some people prefer shorter check-ins while others use longer weekly sessions; Daniel will discuss what schedule and pacing will work best given each person's circumstances.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
15+ years
Credentials
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns can Daniel help with?
Areas commonly addressed include stress, anxiety, anger, depression, ADHD, and parenting challenges, along with related issues like attachment, abandonment, and communication problems.
What is Daniel's approach to therapy?
He starts by listening and building a judgment-free space, then works collaboratively to identify practical steps clients can try between sessions to reduce stress and improve daily functioning.
How much experience does he have?
Daniel has 15 years of professional experience working with people on mood, anxiety, focus, and related concerns.
What credentials and location does he hold?
He is a California licensed clinical social worker, listed as LCSW, and practices 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 much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.