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Daniel Wongthavatchai

Daniel Wongthavatchai

LCSW

Therapist · California · 15+ years of experience

Calm, practical support for strong emotions

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  • Stress and anxiety
  • Anger and impulse
  • Parenting support

About Daniel

Daniel Wongthavatchai is a licensed clinical social worker with 15 years of experience in California. He focuses on helping people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, ADHD, and parenting concerns. He aims to make the first step toward change easier and more connected to everyday life.

He creates a calm, nonjudgmental space where clients can talk about what is on their mind. Conversations focus on real problems and practical ways to reduce overwhelm. He pays attention to concentration and memory challenges when those issues come up.

Daniel also supports people navigating relationship and communication struggles. He helps with attachment and abandonment concerns, control issues, guilt and shame, and problems with impulsivity. He will work with clients on life purpose and men's issues when those topics are important.

Sessions may include coping skills, ways to manage panic and mood shifts, and steps to repair or improve communication. He brings steady support while helping clients try new behaviors between sessions. The goal is clearer thinking and more manageable day-to-day routines.

People who want to get started use the site tools to match and schedule a session. Daniel practices in California and works in English. He does not take international clients at this time.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyParenting issuesAnger managementDepressionADHD

Experience

15+ years

Credentials

California

Languages

English

Approaches that help with strong emotions and focus

Daniel uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that aim to reduce overwhelming emotions and improve attention. One approach focuses on teaching coping skills and step-by-step strategies to manage anger and anxiety, helping people notice triggers and try different responses. Another approach emphasizes practical behavior changes and routines to improve focus and decrease impulsivity, useful for people with attention or concentration struggles.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and what feels doable. Sessions include experimenting with techniques and then adapting them based on what helps most.

Practical benefits of online therapy depend on the session formats offered. Please confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Many people find it simpler to keep momentum between sessions when scheduling is flexible and sessions fit into daily routines.

At a glance

Listed location
California
Experience
15+ years
Credentials
LCSW
Languages
English
License (California)
LCSW · No. 88422
NPI
1790064012

As listed by the therapist. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Daniel help with?

He helps people facing stress, anxiety, anger, depression, ADHD, and parenting challenges, along with related issues like attachment, impulsivity, and communication problems.

What is his therapeutic style like?

He keeps sessions direct and practical, creating a nonjudgmental space to talk through feelings and try small behavioral changes between sessions.

How long has he been practicing?

He has 15 years of professional experience working with a range of mood and behavior concerns.

What are his credentials and where is he based?

He is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, practicing in California.

Which languages does he use in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the U.S. work with him?

He does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions arranged and what formats are offered?

Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current options before booking to know whether video or phone sessions are available.

How does billing and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

Before you start

  • Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
  • Check that the location and license details above fit where you live.
  • If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.
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