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Daniel Wongthavatchai, LCSW

  • Experience15 years
  • LocationCalifornia
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Parenting
  • LanguagesEnglish
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About Daniel

Daniel Wongthavatchai is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in California with 15 years of professional experience. He draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to support people coping with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, and challenges related to concentration and focus, including ADHD concerns.

Background and approach

His approach emphasizes creating an open, nonjudgmental space where clients can speak freely about thoughts and emotions. He partners with clients to identify practical strategies for everyday struggles like parenting difficulties, impulsivity, and mood fluctuations.

Daniel attends to deeper relational themes as well, including attachment and abandonment wounds, communication and control issues, guilt and shame, and questions about life purpose. He frames therapy as a collaborative process that honors each person’s courage in seeking change and aims to empower clients toward more fulfilling, manageable daily life.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Flexible Online Care

Daniel uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical, measurable strategies to reduce distress and improve daily functioning. One common approach emphasizes skills training and behavioral techniques to manage symptoms of anxiety, panic, and mood challenges by teaching concrete tools for coping and regulation. Another approach centers on exploring patterns in relationships and attachment to address issues like abandonment, communication problems, and control dynamics, helping clients gain insight into how past experiences shape current reactions.

Deciding which approach fits best is part of the therapeutic process and happens collaboratively. The therapist works with each client to match treatment to their goals, needs, and preferences, adjusting methods over time as progress and challenges emerge. This partnership helps tailor interventions that feel most useful and sustainable for the individual.

Online therapy is offered through several convenient formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which makes it easier to access care from different locations within California. These options provide scheduling flexibility and allow clients to continue work on focus, stress, parenting, and mood concerns in ways that fit their routines and comfort levels.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns can Daniel help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, parenting challenges, and attention and focus issues including ADHD-related concerns, as well as related topics like impulsivity and mood disorders.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Daniel uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and creates an open, nonjudgmental environment that emphasizes collaboration and practical coping strategies.
How long has he been practicing?
He brings 15 years of professional experience providing mental health support and clinical care in California.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He is a licensed clinical social worker, CA LCSW 88422, practicing in California.
Does he offer services in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and he is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available?
Clients can meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on their preferences and availability.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working with him?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyParenting issuesAnger managementDepressionADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityLife purposeMen's issuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressYoung adult issues

Experience

15+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English