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Daniel Thorne

Compassionate, experienced therapist focused on practical change

LMFT California

Experience
30 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Daniel

Daniel Thorne is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with three decades of clinical experience based in California. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, relationship and parenting difficulties, and related concerns such as phobias, compassion fatigue, and intimacy issues.

Background and approach

His background also encompasses adoption and foster care, caregiver stress, divorce and separation, fatherhood issues, and other life challenges that can strain emotional well-being. His style centers on collaboration and respect, helping people feel heard and valued while they work toward practical goals.

Daniel draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, and he integrates hypnotherapy and dialectical behavior therapy tools when they align with a client’s needs. Mindfulness practices are also offered to support stress reduction and emotional regulation.

With a pragmatic, client-centered stance developed over 30 years, he aims to help clients access strengths and take early steps toward meaningful change. He accepts international clients and offers multiple remote session formats to accommodate varied schedules and circumstances.

Accessible approaches for online therapy and skills practice

Daniel commonly uses cognitive behavioral methods and client-centered practices in remote work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety, depression, and phobias; it emphasizes practical exercises and skill-building that translate well to remote formats. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and building a collaborative relationship so clients feel understood and can pursue their own goals.

He also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques when emotion regulation and interpersonal effectiveness are central concerns; DBT provides concrete skills for managing overwhelming feelings and improving communication. Throughout online treatment, the therapist and client work together to choose and adapt approaches that fit the client’s needs, preferences, and goals, making adjustments as progress unfolds.

Offering video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, online therapy with him aims to provide flexible access to care from different locations and schedules. These formats allow skills practice between sessions, easier scheduling for busy lives, and ongoing contact options that support continuity of work and progress.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Daniel commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting and family challenges, and related areas such as phobias, social anxiety, and compassion fatigue.
What is his therapeutic approach and style?
He uses a collaborative, client-centered stance and integrates cognitive behavioral therapy along with DBT, hypnotherapy, and mindfulness techniques to tailor work to each person’s goals.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has practiced as a therapist for 30 years, developing a practical, strengths-based approach over that time.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, CA LMFT 17625, and practices from California.
Can non-English speakers or overseas clients work with him?
He provides services in English and does accept international clients, which may allow flexible arrangements across time zones.
In what session formats does he work?
Sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsParenting issues

Also works with

LGBTTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesDepressionCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careCaregiver issues and stressDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsFatherhood issuesIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesPhobiasSelf-harmSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)HypnotherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

30+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English