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Daniel Patten

Calm, experienced guidance for change

LCSW California

Experience
25 years in practice
Focus areas
Relationship, Grief, Depression
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English
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About Daniel

Daniel Patten is a licensed clinical social worker in California with 25 years of professional experience helping people navigate relationship struggles, grief, depression, and major life transitions.

Background and approach

He frames clients as experts in their own stories and works from their strengths to address painful patterns and build practical coping strategies. His background includes extensive work supporting those facing caregiver stress, attachment concerns, codependency, and end-of-life issues, among other challenges.

Patten integrates evidence-informed approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Existential Therapy, and Imago Relationship Therapy to tailor treatment to each person’s needs. He also draws on a personal meditation practice and often encourages clients to adopt short daily mindfulness or meditation routines to support emotional regulation and clarity.

Prospective clients in California and beyond can expect a collaborative, strength-based orientation that emphasizes gradual change and real-world skills.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Access

Daniel often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thought patterns and develop practical strategies for managing mood and behavior. CBT is goal-oriented and works well for depression, anxiety, and many everyday challenges. He also incorporates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which emphasizes accepting difficult feelings while clarifying personal values and taking committed action toward meaningful goals.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and he treats that as a collaborative decision. Together with each client he assesses needs, preferences, and goals to determine whether CBT, ACT, DBT techniques, or relational methods like Imago are the best fit, and he adjusts the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and communication styles. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care across locations and to practice skills between sessions, while allowing clients to work with a licensed professional in ways that suit their daily life.

Frequently asked questions

What issues does Daniel commonly address?
He works with concerns including relationship problems, grief, depression, and coping with life changes, along with related issues such as caregiver stress, codependency, and end-of-life counseling.
What therapeutic style can I expect in sessions?
The approach is collaborative and strengths-based, blending practical skills training with reflective work drawing from modalities like CBT, ACT, DBT, existential, and Imago methods.
How much experience does the therapist have?
Daniel brings 25 years of professional experience to his practice, working across a range of emotional and relational concerns.
What are the therapist's credentials and location?
He holds the credential LCSW with license number CA LCSW 16309 and is based in California.
Can people who live outside the United States work with him?
International clients are accepted, and sessions can be arranged across time zones depending on availability.
Which session formats are offered?
Sessions are available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different communication preferences.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and services use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Relationship issuesGriefDepressionCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDomestic violenceEmptinessForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisSelf-harmSelf-love

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyImago Relationship TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational Interviewing

Experience

25+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English