Daniel Cooke, LCSW — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Daniel!

Everyone deserves to live a meaningful life filled with purpose, success, satisfying relationships, and continuous growth, but sometimes we need help and guidance to get there. As your therapist, I will partner with you in overcoming the barriers to creating the life you envision and deserve. I look forward to working with you!

My focus

I work with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, mood instability, anger, relationship difficulties, and stress related to life transitions, work, or family dynamics. I also support individuals managing mood disorders such as bipolar disorder, as well as those feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or emotionally dysregulated.

My approach

My counseling style is warm and interactive. I strongly believe in treating anyone with respect, sensitivity, dignity and compassion. My approach combines mindfulness, cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, schema therapy, psychodynamic, and rational-emotive counseling. I will tailor our counseling sessions to your unique and specific needs.

My communication style

My communication style is warm, collaborative, and respectful. I strive to create a safe, nonjudgmental space where clients feel heard, understood, and supported. I listen closely, reflect on what I’m hearing, and ask thoughtful questions to help clients gain insight and clarity.

My goals for you

I help clients reach their goals by working collaboratively to identify what they want to change, understand, or move toward in therapy. Early on, we clarify goals that feel meaningful, realistic, and aligned with the client’s values and current life circumstances. I believe goals should feel supportive and not overwhelming.

Our first session

The first session is focused on helping you feel comfortable, respected, and heard. I’ll begin by explaining how therapy works, including confidentiality and what you can expect from our time together. From there, I’ll invite you to share what brought you to therapy, in your own words, at a pace that feels right for you.

I identify as...

Male
Biracial or Multiracial
Spiritual

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Child/Parent Psychotherapy

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Psychoanalytic

Behavioral Activation

Gottman Method

Internal Family Systems (IFS)

Mindfulness-Based

Motivational Interviewing

Narrative

Object Relations

Psychodynamic

Rational Emotive Behavior (REBT)

Schema Therapy

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Minors
Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Ascension-SmartHealth
Aetna
Allegiance
Allied
Anthem

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Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW) from Stony Brook University.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Daniel Cooke