- Collaborative sessions
- Practical coping skills
- English and Malayalam
About Shaji
Dr. Shaji Daniel uses a client-centered approach to guide people through hard times. He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas and draws on 11 years of experience to support people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and relationship strain.
He combines Client-Centered Therapy with practical techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and solution-focused work. Sessions focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and finding small steps that make daily life easier. The aim is to build coping skills, improve sleep, and strengthen self-esteem over time.
Daniel brings a background that includes counseling, pastoral work, and counselor education. He holds a Ph.D. in counseling and a Master of Education in Professional Counseling, and he leans on those roles to explain things simply and clearly. He often links personal beliefs and values into counseling when clients want that considered.
In practice he helps people sort through communication problems, immigration and multicultural concerns, parenting stress, anger, and major life changes. He talks with clients about what they want to change and then picks tools that match those goals. Sessions aim to be collaborative and practical, with clear steps between meetings.
Sessions are offered in English and Malayalam. People who wish to begin can use the site’s Start Therapy button to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to therapist availability.
How client-centered and practical approaches work online
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely to what matters to the person and responding with empathy and respect. This approach helps people feel heard and helps them set goals that make sense for their life.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) identifies unhelpful thinking patterns and replaces them with more useful ways of looking at situations. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and managing stress.
Solution-Focused Therapy looks for small, immediate steps that move a person toward their goals. It helps when someone wants practical strategies and a clear plan for change.
Choosing an approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and needs and then recommend one or more methods to try. That decision is collaborative and can change as progress is made.
Confirm the exact session options before booking, since formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals can adapt tools and exercises for remote sessions so clients can practice skills between meetings.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English, Malayalam
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does this counselor help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem and sleep problems, plus relationship and parenting strain. He also focuses on communication problems, immigration matters, and multicultural concerns.
How would you describe his therapy style?
He uses a client-centered approach alongside cognitive behavioral techniques and solution-focused interventions. Sessions are collaborative and aim to identify thoughts and small actions that lead to change.
What is his background and experience?
He has 11 years of professional experience as a counselor, pastor, and counselor educator, and holds a Ph.D. in counseling and a master’s degree in professional counseling.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas and practices from that state.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Malayalam.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions priced and billed?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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