Daniel Lightell Jr., LCSW

Licensed in Louisiana · 4 years in practice

Daniel Lightell Jr. helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low mood, anger, or relationship strain.

License and registration

LCSW, Louisiana: 14546 · expires August 2026
NPI: 1528578705 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 4
Languages: English

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About Daniel

Daniel Lightell Jr. helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low mood, anger, or relationship strain. He is a licensed clinical social worker - LCSW - practicing in Louisiana. He aims to make the first step feel manageable and supportive.

Sessions focus on making space to talk honestly about what is happening now. Daniel creates an open environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without judgment. Conversations are aimed at practical changes that fit everyday life.

Background and approach

He has four years of professional experience working with issues such as eating concerns, mood disorders, social anxiety, and problems with communication and control. He also addresses attachment difficulties, codependency, and impulsivity. Daniel draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions and tailor them to each person’s needs.

In appointments, Daniel blends listening with clear, achievable steps clients can try between sessions. He supports people in building better patterns in how they relate to others and manage strong feelings. Progress is often paced to each person’s comfort and goals.

People who reach out can expect candid, down-to-earth conversation and a focus on real-world strategies. Daniel encourages questions about the process and works together with clients to find approaches that fit their lives.

Focus areas and approaches

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Online support

How therapeutic approaches work online

Daniel uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One common method helps people recognize and change unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors that keep anxiety and low mood active; it involves identifying specific thoughts and testing new ways of responding. Another useful approach centers on improving how people relate to others by looking at attachment patterns and communication habits; it helps with relationship strain, codependency, and social anxiety.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Daniel will collaborate with clients to decide which methods fit their goals and daily life. He checks in regularly and adjusts strategies based on what is and isn't helping so clients stay involved in planning their care.

Online therapy is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to make access easier. Video is useful for deeper conversation and visual cues, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited, live chat can help with short check-ins, and text messaging supports ongoing reflection between appointments. These options make it simpler to fit sessions into a busy schedule while keeping care consistent and flexible.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns does this therapist help with?

Daniel works with people experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, anger, relationship strain, and eating concerns. He also focuses on attachment issues, codependency, communication problems, control issues, impulsivity, men's issues, mood disorders, and social anxiety or phobia.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

He aims for open, nonjudgmental conversation combined with practical steps clients can use between sessions. The approach is collaborative and paced to each person's goals and comfort.

What is his background and experience?

He has four years of professional experience working in clinical settings and with individuals facing mood, anxiety, and relationship-related concerns.

What credentials and location are on record?

Daniel is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) licensed in Louisiana.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How does billing and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

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