- Meditation encouraged
- Values-based work
- Practical coping skills
About Daniel
Daniel Patten is a California licensed clinical social worker with 25 years of experience. He helps people facing grief, depression, relationship strains, and major life changes. He meets readers where they are and focuses on practical steps that can make daily life easier.
Patten emphasizes that clients know their stories best. He offers a calm, steady presence and encourages small habits that support emotional health. He recommends a daily meditation practice and models mindful attention in sessions.
In practice he blends several approaches to fit each person's needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to identify unhelpful thinking and build new coping skills. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy supports people in acting on their values even during hard emotions. Dialectical Behavior Therapy adds tools for managing intense feelings and improving emotional regulation.
Patten also draws on Existential Therapy to help people find meaning during transitions. Imago Relationship Therapy informs his work around communication and connection in relationships. Sessions aim to be clear, direct, and focused on what matters most to the client.
His background includes long-term clinical work across settings and a personal meditation practice rooted in Dzogchen traditions. He encourages simple, achievable practices like 15 minutes of daily meditation to support growth between sessions.
How certain therapies and online work connect
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people clarify what matters to them and take action in line with those values, even when emotions are difficult. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on changing patterns of thinking and behavior to reduce symptoms like depression and worry. Dialectical Behavior Therapy teaches concrete skills for handling strong emotions, improving relationships, and tolerating distress.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work together with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That collaborative planning looks at what feels most useful and what can be practiced between sessions.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current online options before booking. Many people find online therapy easier to fit into busy schedules, since sessions can reduce travel and allow workday check-ins. Online sessions can also make it simpler to keep consistent habits like brief daily meditation practices that complement therapy.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
25+ years
Credentials
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he commonly address?
He helps with relationship problems, grief, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include codependency, caregiver stress, and issues around aging and attachment.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Sessions are practical and collaborative with a calm, steady tone. He uses skill-building, values work, and mindfulness to address everyday challenges.
What kind of experience does he bring?
He has 25 years of professional experience working in clinical settings. That background informs a pragmatic approach to common emotional and relational struggles.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, practicing in California. The profile uses the credential exactly as provided.
Which languages are supported and can international clients connect?
Sessions are offered in English, and he does accept international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking to learn which formats are offered.
How does payment work or what does therapy cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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