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Daniel Decker, LCSW
Texas
LCSW - Stress and addiction support
See online therapy options- CBT strategies
- ACT processes
- Client-centered work
About Daniel
Daniel Decker is an LCSW licensed in Texas with 10 years of experience. He helps people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, depression, and compassion fatigue. He frames clients as having strengths they can use when dealing with hard problems.
He starts by hearing what matters most to the person. Sessions focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and habits. He uses clear, practical steps so clients can try different ways of responding between meetings.
His work draws on cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and client-centered methods. That means sessions can include experiments with thinking patterns, short practices to notice emotions, and open conversation about what a client wants to change. The emphasis is on actions that fit daily life.
Daniel has supported people with aging and geriatric issues, caregiver stress, chronic pain and illness, communication and control problems, and substance use concerns. He also has experience with first responder and veteran issues, OCD and trauma-related concerns.
Meetings are practical and goal-focused. Daniel helps people set realistic steps and then reviews progress. He encourages straightforward skills that make day-to-day life easier and reduce the intensity of symptoms over time.
Practical approaches used in online sessions
Daniel commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and test thoughts that keep them stuck. CBT sessions often involve short experiments and homework to change how someone reacts to worry, obsessions, or low mood.He also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help clients notice feelings without getting pushed around by them. ACT emphasizes clarifying values and taking small actions that match those values even when emotions are difficult.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. He will work with the client to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. That decision is made together and can shift as progress is reviewed.
Confirm current session options before booking to know which remote formats are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when schedules demand it, and reduce travel time. It also makes it possible to practice skills in everyday settings and bring those experiences back into sessions for review and adjustment.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with most often?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, depression, and compassion fatigue. He also focuses on related issues such as chronic illness, caregiver stress, and trauma-related concerns.
How does he use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in sessions?
He uses CBT to identify unhelpful thoughts and habits and to test new ways of thinking and acting. Sessions often include short exercises and homework to practice skills between meetings.
What is his professional background and experience?
He is an LCSW licensed in Texas with ten years of professional experience working with the listed concerns.
Where is he licensed to practice?
He holds an LCSW license in Texas and provides services based on that licensure and location.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with international clients?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started if I want to work with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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