- Client-centered approach
- English and Spanish
- Practical coping skills
About Daniel
Daniel Zarate Lustre is a licensed clinical social worker in California who helps people manage stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, and depression. He speaks English and Spanish and frames the work around each person's strengths. He emphasizes that taking the first step toward change takes courage and offers steady support along the way.
He draws from Client-Centered Therapy to keep sessions focused on the client's perspective and priorities. He also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify patterns of thought and behavior, and Psychodynamic ideas to notice how past experiences shape current feelings. Sessions aim to be practical and conversational rather than technical.
Daniel works with common life struggles like sleep problems, low self-esteem, and the strain that comes with caregiving or chronic illness. He also helps people facing relationship separations, money stress, midlife transitions, and doubts about life purpose. His approach is to listen first and then collaborate on doable steps forward.
Across eight years of practice he has developed a calm, patient style. He invites clients to name goals and chooses methods that match what people want to work on. Progress is often built through small, regular changes rather than quick fixes.
If someone prefers Spanish language support he can provide it. People who are ready to begin are asked to complete the matching steps on the site and schedule a session based on availability.
How his approaches translate to online therapy
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely and following the client's lead, so sessions emphasize what matters most to the person. This approach is useful for anyone who needs a steady, respectful space to talk through hard decisions or painful moments.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical strategies for changing unhelpful patterns. CBT can help with anxiety, sleep problems, low mood, and coping skills for day-to-day stress.
Finding the right approach is usually collaborative rather than fixed. The therapist will work with the client to match methods to goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful in early sessions. That way the plan can change if a different focus seems better over time.
Because specific session formats are not listed in the profile, please confirm the available online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, shorten travel time, and allow quicker check-ins between longer sessions. Some people find remote sessions better for steady weekly work, while others prefer occasional meetings to review progress; Daniel will help determine what rhythm fits a person’s life.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Daniel commonly address?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, sleep problems, low self-esteem, compassion fatigue, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a client-centered stance that prioritizes the person's view, combined with practical techniques from CBT and ideas from psychodynamic work when helpful.
What is his professional background?
He has eight years of professional experience working in clinical settings and with individuals on common emotional and life challenges.
Where is he licensed and practicing?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in California.
Can I work with him if I speak Spanish?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, since session formats are not specified in the profile.
How are sessions priced?
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?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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