Daniel Wongthavatchai, LCSW

Licensed in California · 15 years in practice

Daniel Wongthavatchai is a licensed clinical social worker in California with 15 years of experience.

License and registration

LCSW, California: 88422 · expires March 2027
NPI: 1790064012 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 15
Languages: English

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About Daniel

Daniel Wongthavatchai is a licensed clinical social worker in California with 15 years of experience. He helps people facing stress, anxiety, anger, depression, parenting challenges, and attention or concentration concerns. Daniel aims to make the first step toward change feel manageable and supported.

He creates a calm, nonjudgmental space for people to talk through worries and strong feelings. Sessions focus on understanding what triggers distress and building small, practical skills to reduce it.

Background and approach

Conversations are straightforward and centered on the concerns the person brings. Daniel often addresses issues tied to relationships and self-worth, such as abandonment, attachment challenges, communication problems, guilt and shame, and forgiveness. He also works with mood and panic symptoms, impulsivity, and questions about life purpose.

Men’s issues and young adult transitions are other areas he commonly helps with. Over his career he has helped people who struggle with focus, memory, and the everyday frustrations that come from attention challenges. Work in session can include developing routines, practicing emotion management, and trying new ways of responding to stress.

He supports clients as they test what works for them. Daniel uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and adapts them to each person’s situation. He emphasizes collaboration and practical steps.

The goal is clearer thinking and better coping, one steady step at a time.

Focus areas and approaches

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Online support

How evidence-based methods work online

Daniel uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques delivered through online formats. One common approach focuses on teaching practical skills for managing anxiety and mood - identifying triggers, practicing breathing and grounding strategies, and building small changes into daily routines to reduce stress. Another approach emphasizes improving attention and organization with structured routines, task breakdowns, and strategies to support concentration and memory.

Finding the right method is part of the process. Daniel partners with each person to choose and adapt techniques based on their goals, daily life, and what feels comfortable. He checks in regularly and adjusts the plan if something isn’t working so sessions stay relevant and useful.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls let people have a face-to-face conversation and practice skills in real time. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to use video. Live chat and text-based messaging allow brief check-ins, follow-up coaching, or short reflections between longer sessions. These options help fit therapy into work, parenting, or school schedules and make regular contact more manageable.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of problems does Daniel focus on?

He helps with stress, anxiety, parenting concerns, anger, depression, and ADHD-related attention issues, plus related topics like attachment, communication, guilt, and life purpose.

What is Daniel's therapeutic style?

He offers a straightforward, practical approach that focuses on talking through problems and building usable skills to manage emotions and improve daily routines.

How long has he been working in this field?

He has 15 years of professional experience working with people on stress, mood, attention, and relationship-related concerns.

Where is he licensed and based?

Daniel is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in California and practices with that credential in the state.

Can sessions be offered in other languages?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

He works via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.

How does payment and cost work?

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

How do I begin if I want to work with him?

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