Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
How Daniel works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- California
- Years in practice
- 30
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Daniel
Daniel Smolen is a licensed clinical social worker in California with 30 years of experience. He helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship and parenting challenges, and he also supports those working through anger. His approach is straightforward and respectful, focused on practical steps people can use right away.
Daniel sees clients as the experts in their own lives. He listens for strengths and builds from there. Sessions aim to name the problem, try a small change, and review what worked.
Background and approach
That keeps progress clear and manageable. He commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. He also brings mindfulness practices to help people notice stress and respond differently.
These methods are used to address issues such as trauma and depression as well as everyday worry. Over his career he has supported people dealing with blended family tensions, caregiver stress, communication breakdowns, and social anxiety. He also has experience with post-traumatic stress, self-harm concerns, and Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder.
Daniel aims to make sessions feel practical and responsive to each person’s goals. People who choose Daniel often want clear tools and a calm guide who respects their pace. He encourages small experiments between sessions and focuses on skills people can use in real life.
Daniel works in English and practices across California as an LCSW.
What Daniel works with
Everything Daniel lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Daniel's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- LGBT
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Young adult issues
Approaches Daniel lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
CBT and Mindfulness for Online Support
Daniel commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which helps people spot unhelpful thought patterns and try small behavior changes to reduce anxiety, anger, and low mood. It focuses on practical skills like testing thoughts, changing routines, and planning steps that build confidence.He also uses Mindfulness Therapy to help people notice bodily sensations and emotions without reacting immediately. Mindfulness exercises can reduce reactivity and support calmer responses to stressful triggers, which many find useful for anger management and stress.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work together with each person to match methods to their goals and preferences, and adjust strategies over time. That way sessions stay relevant and useful.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls let people use visual cues and longer conversation time. Phone sessions can be simpler when bandwidth or camera use is an issue. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for brief check-ins, skill practice between sessions, or people who prefer typing. These options help fit therapy into busy schedules and different lifestyles.
Questions people ask about Daniel
What concerns does Daniel help with?
He supports people facing stress, anxiety, relationship and parenting problems, anger, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression. He also works with blended family issues, caregiver stress, communication problems, social anxiety, and young adult concerns.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His style is practical and collaborative. He listens for strengths, suggests small experiments, and reviews what helps between sessions.
How much experience does he have?
He has 30 years of professional experience working with a wide range of emotional and family concerns.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in California.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different needs.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on therapist availability.