- Psychodynamic approach
- Cognitive behavioral techniques
- DBT methods
About Daniel
Daniel Sontag is a licensed clinical social worker (LICSW) with 25 years of practice in Massachusetts. He works with adults on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, anger, and depression. He also addresses communication problems, guilt and shame, isolation and loneliness, post-traumatic stress, and questions about life purpose.
He has worked in clinical roles including therapist, crisis clinician, case manager, and program director. In first sessions he focuses on the current situation and gathers background to understand context. He aims to form a practical connection and help people get unstuck by working through problems together.
His approach blends psychodynamic thinking with cognitive behavioral techniques to show how thoughts, feelings, and actions interact. He uses dialectical behavioral therapy methods and incorporates principles of trauma-informed care into his work. These methods are used to look at patterns, manage intense emotions, and respond to past traumatic experiences.
Sessions tend to include talking through recent events, reviewing personal history that matters now, and trying small strategies to change unhelpful patterns. He often reflects on how he might feel in a similar situation and invites clients to test different ways of responding. The work is presented in clear, direct conversation rather than abstract theory.
People who feel stuck after a change in work, relationships, or health may find this practical blend of perspectives helpful for clarifying next steps and handling strong emotions.
How Daniel’s approaches translate to online work
Daniel uses psychodynamic thinking to notice recurring life patterns and cognitive behavioral techniques to test and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Psychodynamic work helps identify long-standing patterns that affect current choices, while cognitive behavioral methods give short-term tools to reduce anxiety and shift behavior.He also draws on dialectical behavioral therapy methods to teach emotion regulation and interpersonal skills. DBT skills can be useful for managing anger, intense stress, and difficulties in communication. Together these approaches give both reflection on history and concrete strategies for daily life.
Finding the right mix of these approaches is part of the therapy process. He will work with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative decision is revisited as work progresses and as situations change.
Session formats are not listed in the profile, so please confirm available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals often use these formats to help people continue work on parenting issues, life purpose questions, and managing stress without rearranging a whole day.
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Primary focus
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Massachusetts
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting stresses, anger, and depression. He also addresses communication problems, guilt and shame, isolation and life purpose questions.
How does he approach feeling stuck?
He combines psychodynamic thinking with cognitive behavioral techniques to look at patterns and how thoughts affect actions. He uses DBT methods and trauma-informed principles to manage strong emotions and practical problems.
What experience does he bring?
He has 25 years of experience working in roles such as therapist, crisis clinician, case manager, and program director. That background informs both short-term problem solving and longer-term work.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds an MA and is a LICSW. He practices in Massachusetts.
Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English. He does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the profile. The booking flow will list the formats he is currently using.
How are sessions billed?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Specific rates are provided during the sign-up process.
How do I get started with a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.