About Daniel
Daniel Cardenas is a Maryland-based therapist with seven years of clinical experience. He meets people where they are and focuses on practical steps that feel manageable. He speaks English and aims to create a calm, respectful space for conversations about stress, anxiety, and other concerns.
His work often centers on everyday difficulties like low self-esteem, sleep problems, anger, and trouble coping with life changes. He also helps people dealing with trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and symptoms linked to ADHD.
Background and approach
Daniel addresses career stress, compassion fatigue, and feelings of isolation as well. In sessions he listens first, then helps set small goals that move the person forward. He adapts the pace and plan to fit each individual's needs, focusing on what matters most right now.
The approach is practical and rooted in techniques that have strong evidence behind them. Daniel trained as an MD and holds LCPC and LPC credentials. He combines clinical knowledge with a direct, empathetic style.
People can expect clear discussion, straightforward feedback, and steps to try between meetings. To begin, clients choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability. Sessions are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make access easier for busy lives.
How evidence-based techniques translate to online care
Daniel uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear steps and practical tools. One common approach helps people learn to notice unhelpful thoughts and try different ways of thinking and behaving; this can reduce worry and improve daily functioning. Another approach emphasizes gradual exposure to feared situations in small, controlled steps, which can help with phobias, avoidance, and anxiety-related limits on activity.Finding the right approach is collaborative. He will work with each client to pick methods that match their goals, comfort level, and daily life. Together they check what helps and adjust plans so progress feels steady and realistic.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs. Video calls let therapists see nonverbal cues and run interactive exercises. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a camera is not wanted. Live chat or texting can work well for short check-ins, brief skill practice, or when someone needs a flexible way to stay connected between longer meetings. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and varied routines.
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What this therapist works with
Most often
- Stress, Anxiety
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
Also listed
- ADHD
- Anger management
- Attachment issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Compassion fatigue
- Control issues
- Coping with life changes
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Depression
- Eating and food-related issues
- Family problems
- First responder issues
- Guilt and shame
- Immigration issues
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Intimacy-related issues
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Multicultural concerns
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Relationship issues
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Sleeping disorders
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Trauma and abuse
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
- Experience
- 7 years
- Licensed
- Maryland, Texas
- Languages
- English
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