- Client-centered work
- Cognitive behavioral tools
- English and Spanish
About Daniel
Daniel Zarate Lustre is a California-licensed clinical social worker. He holds an LCSW and has eight years of professional experience supporting adults with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, sleep problems, self-esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue.
He approaches work by treating each person as the expert on their own life. He listens first, then helps people notice strengths they already use. Sessions focus on practical steps people can try between meetings and on clearer ways to talk about what feels hard.
Daniel draws from several familiar therapy methods. He uses client-centered practices to follow what matters most to the person in front of him. He also uses elements of cognitive behavioral therapy to identify patterns of thinking that keep pain going and to try different ways of responding.
His background includes eight years of direct practice with people facing loss, trauma, and chronic stress. He helps people work through issues such as abandonment, attachment struggles, caregiving strain, chronic illness, and problems with money or life purpose. He also supports work on forgiveness, guilt and shame, and isolation.
Sessions can be conducted in English or Spanish. He works from California and does not currently accept international clients. People who want to begin are asked to use the site's matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session to see if his approach fits their needs.
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Daniel uses client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy in ways that work well in remote sessions. Client-centered therapy means he follows the person's priorities, listens closely, and helps bring forward the person's own goals and strengths. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and testing practical changes in daily life to reduce symptoms such as anxiety or low mood.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. He will talk with the person about what feels most important, try techniques that match those goals, and adjust methods based on how the person responds. This collaborative process aims to fit methods to the person's needs and preferences rather than imposing a single path.
The practical benefits of online sessions include easier scheduling and fitting talks into busy days. Because session formats are not specified in the biography, confirm current session options before booking so you know what is offered. Online work can make it simpler to sustain regular check-ins and to practice skills between sessions, helping therapy fit into everyday life without extra trips.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, sleep problems, self-esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue, plus related areas such as guilt and shame.
How would he approach guilt or shame?
He uses a client-centered stance to listen first, then applies cognitive behavioral ideas to notice thoughts that maintain guilt and to test different responses.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has eight years of professional work experience in clinical settings supporting people with trauma, loss, anxiety, and long-term stress.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an LCSW licensed in California and practices from California.
Can I see him if I live outside the United States?
He does not accept international clients at this time; sessions are provided to people based in the U.S.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.