Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Texas
- Years in practice
- 11
- Languages
- English, Malayalam
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Shaji
Dr. Shaji Daniel is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas who uses practical, person-focused therapy to help people manage strong emotions and life challenges. He draws on 11 years of counseling experience and combines talk-based work with goal-focused strategies to help clients move forward.
He favors Client-Centered Therapy, where the conversation follows the client's concerns and values. He also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thought patterns and replace them with more constructive thinking.
Background and approach
Solution-Focused techniques help keep sessions brief and action-oriented when that fits the client's needs. Dr. Daniel has a background in counseling, pastoral work, and counselor education.
He holds a Ph.D. in counseling from the University of the Cumberlands and a Master of Education in Professional Counseling from the University of Houston-Victoria. He also completed undergraduate and graduate work in theology. In sessions he helps people address stress, anxiety, depression, anger, relationship strain, grief, self-esteem, sleep problems, parenting strain, and coping with life changes.
He also pays attention to communication problems, immigration issues, and multicultural concerns that show up in daily life. His approach is collaborative and straightforward. He works with clients to spot unhelpful thoughts, test them, and build more useful habits.
Many people find this mix of listening, thought work, and practical steps useful when they need clearer direction.
What Shaji works with
Everything Shaji lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Shaji's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Coping with life changes
- Communication problems
- Immigration issues
- Multicultural concerns
Approaches Shaji lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How these approaches work online
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following what matters most to the person in the session. Online sessions give space for clients to set the pace and bring up the topics they want to address without a strict agenda.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at connections between thoughts, feelings, and actions, then tests small changes to break unhelpful patterns. In remote work this translates into clear homework, thought records, and short check-ins that keep momentum between appointments.
Solution-Focused Therapy narrows in on practical steps and immediate goals. It’s useful when someone wants quick, concrete changes and prefers short-term, action-oriented work during video or text sessions.
Choosing an approach is a shared process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try methods that fit those goals, and adjust the plan together. This collaborative process helps find what actually works for the person rather than assuming a single method up front.
Online sessions offer flexibility and easier scheduling. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when more interaction is helpful. Phone sessions can be better when bandwidth or camera use is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging fit quick check-ins, brief problem-solving, or clients who prefer writing. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into busy routines and stick with work between sessions.
Questions people ask about Shaji
What issues does he help people with?
He helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, anger, grief, low self-esteem, sleep problems, relationship strain, parenting challenges, and coping with life changes.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Sessions are conversational and practical. He combines Client-Centered listening with CBT and solution-focused techniques to set concrete goals and try new strategies.
How long has he been practicing?
He has 11 years of professional counseling experience across clinical, pastoral, and educational roles.
What credentials and where is he licensed?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Texas and holds a Ph.D. in counseling along with a master’s degree in professional counseling.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Malayalam.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted; he practices with clients located in Texas.
What formats are used for sessions?
He meets with clients through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different schedules and needs.
How are fees and the subscription handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions are accessed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.