- Practical skills
- Family-focused
- Mindful strategies
About Daniel
Daniel Smolen is an LCSW with 30 years of professional experience. He helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, anger, relationship problems, family concerns, and parenting challenges. He also supports those facing issues related to depression, self-esteem, trauma and abuse, and LGBT-related concerns.
Daniel works in a straightforward, respectful way. He treats the person in the room as the expert on their life. Sessions focus on practical steps you can try between meetings and on strengthening your existing resources. He encourages small, doable changes that add up over time.
His background includes long-term clinical work in California. That experience shapes a calm, steady approach to difficult moments. He pays attention to communication patterns, blended family dynamics, and caregiver stress when those topics come up.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy are among the methods he uses. These approaches help people notice unhelpful thoughts, test them, and practice calmer responses in real situations. Daniel pairs skills practice with everyday problem solving to make therapy relevant to family life.
Parents who are tired, worried, or unsure where to start often find value in a clear plan and simple tools. If you want support with family conflict, parenting strain, or improving how you relate to others, he offers steady guidance and practical techniques.
How CBT and Mindfulness Translate to Online Sessions
Daniel uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and test them against real-life evidence. CBT breaks problems into small, manageable steps so you can try new behaviors and track what helps with stress, anxiety, or relationship conflicts.Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve focus. These practices are useful for managing anger, strong emotions tied to trauma, and ongoing worry by training calmer responses in everyday moments.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Daniel collaborates with each person to choose methods that fit their goals and daily life. He checks in on what is working and adjusts methods so they feel useful and realistic.
Session formats are not listed in this profile, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, shorten travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people practice skills in the settings where their problems occur, which many find helpful when working on family or parenting concerns.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Daniel commonly help with?
He supports people coping with stress, anxiety, anger, relationship challenges, family and parenting issues, depression, self-esteem, trauma and abuse, and LGBT-related concerns.
What is his therapy style like?
Daniel uses a straightforward, respectful approach that emphasizes the client's strengths and practical steps. He focuses on doable changes and real-world problem solving.
How much experience does he have?
He has 30 years of professional work experience providing clinical services in California.
What credentials and location apply?
He holds an LCSW credential and practices in California.
Which languages are offered and are international clients supported?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Current session formats are not specified here; please confirm available session options before booking.
How does cost and scheduling work?
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.