- Client-centered approach
- CBT techniques
- Spanish language
About Daniel
Daniel Zarate Lustre is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California with eight years of professional experience. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, sleep problems, low self-esteem, compassion fatigue, and questions about life purpose. Daniel helps people who feel stuck after changes at work, in relationships, or with health.
He practices in a straightforward way. Sessions focus on what is happening now and what the person wants to change. Daniel listens for strengths and practical steps. He draws from client-centered work to center the person's own goals.
He also uses cognitive behavioral strategies to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. For people carrying painful memories, he applies psychodynamic ideas to look at past patterns that repeat today. Solution-focused techniques support short-term goal setting and clarity about next steps.
Daniel offers sessions in English and Spanish. He works with common life problems like caregiving stress, communication troubles, chronic illness, financial strain, and midlife questions. He helps people talk through issues such as abandonment, attachment, and shame without assuming one single path forward.
To begin, clients complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time; costs vary by location. Before booking, confirm current session options and formats.
How Daniel’s approaches translate to online sessions
Daniel uses client-centered work to focus on what the person wants to address. This approach means the client’s goals guide session topics and pacing, and it helps clarify what matters most in day-to-day life.He also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at thoughts, feelings, and actions. CBT in sessions involves identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and practicing small behavioral changes to test what works. Psychodynamic ideas may be used to notice recurring patterns tied to past relationships, which can help explain how old habits show up now.
Choosing a therapeutic approach is part of the work. He discusses options with each person and adjusts methods based on the client’s needs, goals, and preferences. The form of therapy can change over time as goals become clearer.
Confirm current session formats before booking so you know how sessions will be delivered. Online sessions can help fit therapy into a busy life by reducing travel time and allowing for shorter check-ins when needed. They also make it easier to schedule around work, caregiving, or health-related constraints without requiring in-person travel.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, sleep issues, self-esteem problems, compassion fatigue, and questions about life purpose.
How does he approach feeling stuck?
He starts from a client-centered stance and identifies strengths. He combines practical CBT steps and solution-focused goals to move toward clearer next steps.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has eight years of professional experience working with adults on a range of life and mental health concerns.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California and practices there.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can people outside the U.S. work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted; he works with clients located in California.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time and costs vary depending on location.
What do I do to get started?
Select 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, use the crisis numbers.