Daniel Decker
Compassionate, practical therapy focused on growth
LCSW Texas
- Experience
- 10 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Grief
- Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Languages
- English
About Daniel
Daniel Decker is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in Texas with ten years of professional experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, depression, and compassion fatigue. He approaches therapy with respect for each person's lived experience, emphasizing clients' strengths and resilience as foundations for change.
Background and approach
Daniel frames the therapeutic relationship as a collaborative effort in which the client is understood as the expert on their own life. His work draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and client-centered principles, blending practical skills with values-driven exploration to address both symptoms and the life patterns that sustain them.
He has additional experience with issues related to aging, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, communication and control challenges, obsessive-compulsive tendencies, trauma-related concerns, substance use, and end-of-life or hospice needs. Daniel aims to support people as they take the challenging first steps toward a more balanced and meaningful life.
Sessions focus on clear goals, teachable strategies, and compassionate listening to help clients build coping skills and make choices aligned with their values. He practices in Texas and conducts work in English.
Therapeutic approaches and how they translate online
CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through structured techniques and practical exercises; it can be useful for managing anxiety, depression, compulsive patterns, and stress by teaching skills to shift responses in daily life.Acceptance and Commitment Therapy emphasizes clarifying personal values and learning to accept uncomfortable internal experiences while committing to meaningful action. This approach can help with grief, chronic pain, and issues where avoidance maintains distress by building psychological flexibility.
Finding the right fit is part of the therapeutic process, and Daniel approaches that decision collaboratively. He will work with clients to weigh the approaches that best match their goals, needs, and preferences, combining elements of CBT, ACT, and client-centered work as appropriate.
Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility and consistent access to care. These options make it easier to schedule regular work, practice skills between meetings, and maintain continuity when life or location makes in-person visits difficult.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Licensed
Texas
Languages
English