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MD, LCPC, LPC

Daniel Cardenas, MD, LCPC, LPC

  • Experience7 years
  • LocationMaryland
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Self esteem
  • LanguagesEnglish
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About Daniel

Daniel Cardenas is a licensed clinician in Maryland who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, and related concerns. He brings seven years of professional experience to his work and emphasizes a respectful, sensitive, and compassionate style.

Background and approach

He aims to create a collaborative plan that responds to each client's unique needs and goals. Clients can expect a tailored approach that addresses a broad set of challenges, including self-esteem and career concerns, coping with life changes, relationship and intimacy-related issues, trauma and abuse, sleep and anger difficulties, and compassion fatigue.

Additional focus areas include communication and attachment issues, caregiver stress, impulsivity, and struggles with life purpose. Daniel frames the first step of seeking help as a meaningful act of courage and works to make subsequent sessions constructive and goal-oriented.

Evidence-Informed Methods and Flexible Online Care

Daniel uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to the presenting concern, applying structured problem-solving and skill-building to help manage symptoms of anxiety, depression, and ADHD. These approaches typically teach practical strategies for organizing tasks, improving focus, and reducing worry, while also addressing mood and sleep regulation.

He also incorporates trauma-informed interventions that emphasize safety, stabilization, and gradual processing when appropriate. These methods can support people coping with past abuse, relationship wounds, compassion fatigue, or intense stress reactions by pacing work to match the client's readiness.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. He works with clients to identify goals,試 adapt methods to individual preferences, and adjust plans based on what feels most effective. Clients are involved in choosing techniques and tracking progress so therapy aligns with real-life needs and priorities.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase accessibility and fit busy schedules. These formats allow for consistent continuity of care across different circumstances and can make it easier to practice new skills between sessions.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
He works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, trauma and abuse, sleep and anger problems, and career or life-purpose questions.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His approach emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion while tailoring conversations and treatment plans to each clients needs.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has seven years of professional experience working with clients on mental health and life challenges.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
Credentials provided are MD, LCPC, LPC with licence numbers MD LCPC LC9705 and TX LPC 82608, and he is licensed in Maryland.
In what language are sessions offered and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are conducted in English and he is not accepting international clients at this time.
Which session formats does he provide?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How is cost handled for appointments?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with him?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to his availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietySelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Also works with

Relationship issuesTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersAnger managementDepressionADHD

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityEating and food-related issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesGuilt and shameImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Experience

7+ years

Licensed

Maryland, Texas

Languages

English

About

Daniel Cardenas is an MD practicing in Maryland, with 7 years of experience, not currently accepting new clients.