Daniel Patten, LCSW

Daniel Patten is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in California with 25 years of experience. He helps people who are facing relationship strain, grief, depression, and big life transitions. He emphasizes the client’s strengths and invites people to tell their story in their own words.

He uses practical talk and simple daily practices. He recommends a short meditation each morning and draws on mindfulness in sessions. Clients can expect clear, direct conversation about goals and small steps they can try between meetings.

Over his career he has supported people dealing with caregiving stress, attachment and codependency patterns, midlife shifts, and concerns tied to aging and geriatric issues. He also works with people facing end-of-life decisions, hospice-related worries, and the emotional fallout of loss.

His approach blends several methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Existential Therapy, and Imago Relationship Therapy. That mix is used to match tools to what each person needs in the moment.

Daniel values trying practical exercises in session and adding short daily routines outside of therapy. He encourages people to set small, achievable goals and to notice what changes over time.

How Daniel’s approaches translate to online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and taking small committed steps toward them. It helps when people are stuck or unsure what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors, and teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful patterns. It is useful for depression and anxiety. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and better communication; it can help when emotions feel overwhelming.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Daniel aims to collaborate with each person to find methods that fit their goals and daily life. Together they review what works, adjust techniques, and try new tools when needed.

The practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into busy schedules and keeping progress consistent during life transitions. Because the original biography does not list specific session formats, confirm current options before booking. Many people find that remote sessions make it easier to attend regularly, allow a shorter check-in when time is tight, and let them practice skills in the places they spend their days. Licensed professionals can adapt ACT, CBT, and DBT tools to virtual work so clients can continue building routines and coping strategies without disrupting their calendars.