At a glance
- Credentials
- LICSW
- License
- LICSW, Washington / LW60507105
- NPI
- 1376894584
- Experience
- 17 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Washington
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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- Motivational approach
- Practical steps
- Client focused
About Daniel
Daniel Sorensen is a licensed clinical social worker (LICSW) in Washington with 17 years of experience. He helps people manage stress and anxiety, cope with grief, and navigate major life changes. He also supports those facing compassion fatigue and members of the LGBT community.
He keeps sessions practical and person-focused. Conversations center on what matters most to the client and on small, doable steps forward. Daniel listens for each person’s values and motivations and uses those to guide change rather than pushing a one-size-fits-all plan.
He draws on Motivational Interviewing to help clients resolve ambivalence and find reasons to move toward healthier choices. Client-centered and existential approaches shape the work too, offering space to reflect on meaning, responsibility, and personal goals. Narrative and mindfulness methods are used when telling one’s story or grounding in the present feels useful.
Over his career he has helped people with a broad range of concerns, including abandonment, communication problems, chronic illness and pain, fatherhood issues, hoarding, first responder stress, and family-of-origin wounds. He frames challenges in everyday terms so people can try simple strategies between sessions.
Sessions emphasize collaboration and respect. Daniel invites clients to set the pace and to test small changes in real life. He works to make therapy a practical part of daily routines and long-term growth.
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How his approaches work for online therapy
Motivational Interviewing helps people find their own reasons to change. It uses respectful conversation to weigh options and build motivation, which can be useful for stress, substance-related choices, or commitment issues.
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to what the person needs. The therapist follows the client’s lead, offering empathy and reflection to help people clarify goals and feel understood.
Existential Therapy invites reflection on meaning, purpose, and responsibility. It can help people facing major life changes, grief, or questions about direction and values.
Finding the right blend of approaches is a joint process. The therapist will talk with clients about their goals, preferences, and daily life, then try methods that fit. Clients are encouraged to give feedback so the work can be adjusted as needed.
If you are considering online work, confirm the available session formats before booking since specific formats were not listed. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow check-ins during breaks or from different locations. Some formats also let people choose shorter or audio-only meetings when that works better.
Licensed professionals can adapt these approaches to work well at a distance, focusing on practical steps, motivation, and the client’s priorities rather than on any single technique. -
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesBlended family issuesChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommitment issuesCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveWorkplace issuesTherapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyExistential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyExperience
17+ years
Listed in
Washington
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Daniel help with?
He supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, compassion fatigue, and major life changes. He also addresses concerns like communication problems, chronic pain and illness, hoarding, and fatherhood issues.
How would you describe his therapy style?
His style is collaborative and down-to-earth. He emphasizes listening, practical steps, and building motivation from what matters to each person.
What experience does he bring?
He has 17 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of life and relationship challenges. That background informs a flexible, problem-solving approach.
What are his professional credentials and location?
He is a licensed clinical social worker, LICSW, licensed in Washington. His practice is based in Washington state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English. He also accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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