Licensed clinical social worker recordCalifornia
Daniel Wongthavatchai, LCSW
California
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Anxiety
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in California
- LCSW, licence 88422
- NPI
- 1790064012
- Experience
- 15 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- California
These details come from information Daniel supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Parenting concerns
- Anger management
- ADHD related support
About Daniel
Daniel Wongthavatchai is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California with 15 years of professional experience. He focuses on stress, anxiety, parenting concerns, anger management, depression, and ADHD-related difficulties. He offers direct, practical help for people dealing with everyday pressures and recurring symptoms.
He works with clients to identify what feels most urgent, then breaks larger problems into manageable steps. Sessions often start by clarifying immediate goals, like reducing panic attacks, improving sleep, or finding calmer ways to handle conflict. Daniel uses straightforward conversation and practical exercises rather than medical jargon.
He pays particular attention to issues linked to attachment and abandonment, and he helps people explore how communication and control patterns affect relationships. He also addresses feelings like guilt, shame, and trouble forgiving oneself or others. For men and for young adults he offers focused support about role expectations and life direction.
Over 15 years Daniel has worked with people facing mood disorders, panic disorder, post-traumatic stress, impulsivity, and problems with concentration and memory. He aims to teach skills that can be used between sessions, such as breathing strategies, behavioral experiments, and clearer communication techniques.
Practical matters like scheduling, session ritmo, and short-term goals are part of the work. To begin a match, a short questionnaire is used and a first session is scheduled where priorities are set and next steps are planned.
BHow sessions work
Practical approaches used in online sessions
Daniel uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on clear, teachable skills. One common approach focuses on behavioral strategies that change unhelpful patterns through small experiments and practice; this can help with panic attacks, mood problems, and concentration issues. Another approach targets emotion regulation and anger management by teaching breathing techniques, grounding exercises, and stepwise responses to strong feelings; this helps reduce reactivity and improve daily functioning.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist and client decide together which methods fit the person’s goals, needs, and preferences. That collaborative planning includes trying techniques in session and adjusting them based on what works between meetings.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, cut travel time, and enable shorter check-ins when needed. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be a simpler way to maintain progress during a hectic day. These practical benefits help people use therapy alongside work, parenting, and other responsibilities.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he focus on?
He focuses on stress, anxiety, parenting concerns, anger, depression, and ADHD-related difficulties. Additional areas include attachment, abandonment, communication problems, and mood disorders.
What is his style in sessions?
He uses practical, evidence-based approaches and clear conversation to set concrete goals. Sessions emphasize skills and steps clients can use between appointments.
How much experience does he have?
He has 15 years of professional work experience helping people with a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
Is he licensed and where does he practice?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and what does it cost?
Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the matching process.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. The first session sets priorities and plans next steps.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers