- Family and parenting focus
- Trauma informed
- Practical strategies
About Daniel
Daniel Sontag is a licensed clinical social worker (LICSW) with 25 years of experience. He focuses on helping people untangle stress, anxiety, trauma, parenting struggles, anger, and depression. He aims to make a clear connection and help people get unstuck so they can move forward.
When meeting someone for the first time he focuses on the current situation and gathers background details to understand the whole picture. He listens to how daily life looks and what feels most pressing, then works together with the person to decide what could help next. He uses straightforward, practical conversations rather than long lists of jargon.
His training is psychodynamic, which means he pays attention to patterns and past influences that affect present feelings. He also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to map how thoughts, feelings, and actions interact. These methods are practical and aimed at changes people can notice in day-to-day life.
He has experience in roles including therapist, crisis clinician, case manager, and program director. That background shapes a flexible, down-to-earth style of working with clients. He brings decades of experience to conversations about parenting concerns and related family stress.
Sessions tend to focus on clear goals, practical steps, and gaining relief from overwhelming emotions. He approaches trauma work with attention to safety and pacing, and he helps people address communication, shame, isolation, and questions about life purpose in ways that fit each person’s situation.
Approaches that guide online work
Psychodynamic work looks at recurring patterns and early experiences that shape how someone responds now. It helps when people want to understand why certain reactions keep happening and how past relationships influence present ones.Cognitive behavioral techniques focus on the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. These techniques provide concrete tools for managing anxiety, mood, and stress by changing unhelpful thinking and testing new behaviors.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to match methods to a person’s goals, needs, and preferences. Together they will try strategies, review what helps, and adjust the plan over time.
Confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life by reducing travel time and allowing check-ins from a convenient location. It can also allow shorter appointments for quick skill work or longer discussions when more time is needed. Licensed professionals often use a mix of approaches to keep sessions practical and focused on everyday change.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Massachusetts
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he commonly help with?
He helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, anger, and depression. He also addresses communication problems, guilt and shame, loneliness, life purpose, and post-traumatic stress.
What is his style or therapeutic approach?
He combines psychodynamic thinking with cognitive behavioral techniques to connect past patterns to current behavior. The work is practical and aimed at making changes people can use in daily life.
What kind of experience does he have?
He brings 25 years of clinical experience, including roles as a therapist, crisis clinician, case manager, and program director. That range informs a flexible and pragmatic approach.
What credentials and location apply to this clinician?
He holds an MA and is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) practicing in Massachusetts.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are costs and scheduling handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Final rates depend on the therapist and your situation.
How do I begin the process?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.