- Stress and anxiety
- Career and life changes
- Sleep and focus
About Daniel
Daniel Cardenas is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Maryland with seven years of practice. He helps adults manage stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationship and intimacy concerns, and life transitions common in early adulthood.
He works in straightforward, practical sessions. Conversations focus on current problems and next steps rather than jargon. He listens for what feels most urgent and helps people sort priorities like work, school, money, relationships, and sleep.
In the room he uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address symptoms and patterns. That can include identifying unhelpful thinking, building new coping skills, and practicing ways to improve communication and boundaries. Sessions often include small, doable steps to try between meetings.
He also pays attention to issues that often underlie distress, such as attachment patterns, caregiver stress, or identity and purpose questions. He will help people name those patterns and consider how they show up in relationships and daily life.
Daniel works with adults navigating big changes - leaving home, starting a job, returning to school, or handling immigration and first responder stress. He asks clear questions, sets practical goals, and checks progress so people know what changed and what to try next.
How his approaches translate to online work
Daniel uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear skills and change. One common approach is cognitive work that helps people spot and test unhelpful thoughts; this can reduce anxiety and improve decision making. Another is skills-based coaching for emotion regulation and better sleep, which teaches practical habits and short exercises to use day to day.Finding the right mix of techniques is collaborative. He will review your goals and what has or hasn’t worked before, then suggest approaches to try together. Progress is checked regularly and methods are adjusted based on what helps you move forward.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and offer alternatives when in-person visits are hard to arrange. A therapist and client can choose what works best for timing, length, and whether to use video or audio.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Maryland, Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationship and intimacy issues, and major life changes common in early adulthood.
What is his therapy style like?
He uses practical, evidence-based techniques focused on clear goals and small action steps between sessions.
How much experience does he have?
He has seven years of professional experience working with adults in therapeutic settings.
Where is he licensed to practice?
He holds LCPC licensure in Maryland and an LPC in Texas, with practice noted in Maryland.
Are sessions offered in any languages besides English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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