Daniel Sigel, LCSW - Therapist in Maine

About Daniel

Daniel Sigel is a licensed clinical social worker with ten years of experience. He practices in Maine and helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, low self-esteem, and depression. He encourages people to take the first step and acknowledges that reaching out for help takes courage.

His style is warm, interactive, and nonjudgmental. He listens with respect and empathy and treats each person as the expert on their own life.

Background and approach

Sessions focus on practical steps to identify and change patterns that cause distress while building on strengths already present. Daniel uses a mix of evidence-informed methods. He draws from cognitive behavioral techniques to address thoughts and behaviors and from client-centered ideas to follow each person’s pace.

He also uses solution-focused and psychodynamic elements when those approaches fit the situation. He aims to avoid one-size-fits-all plans. Instead he meets people where they are and works with them toward clearer goals and daily changes.

That often means spotting unhelpful cycles early and testing small changes to see what helps. Daniel describes therapy as hard work but worthwhile. He supports people who want practical tools alongside space to talk through fears, doubts, and hopes.

His approach emphasizes steady progress and respect for each person’s values and story.

Therapeutic approaches for online care

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and following the person’s lead. The therapist offers empathy and reflection to help people feel heard and to clarify their goals, which can be useful for parenting worries and emotional struggles.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and behaviors keep problems going and tests small changes. It provides hands-on tools to manage anxiety, panic, low mood, and unhelpful patterns in daily life.

Motivational interviewing helps when someone feels stuck or unsure about change. It uses questions and reflection to uncover a person’s own reasons for moving forward and can be helpful for motivation around parenting or life-direction concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. Sessions may shift between styles as progress and circumstances change.

Online therapy makes those methods easier to access through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options allow flexible scheduling, shorter check-ins, or longer sessions depending on what works best. Many people find online formats helpful when balancing family life, work, or distance from a practice.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Motivational Interviewing

A way of working through mixed feelings about change without being pushed. The therapist helps you weigh things up and find your own reasons, which often makes a difficult decision feel less stuck.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does he work with?

He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, self-esteem, and depression. He also supports people with mood disorders, panic, phobias, social anxiety, and related issues.

How would you describe his therapy style?

His approach is warm, interactive, and nonjudgmental. He focuses on listening, building on strengths, and using practical steps to break negative cycles.

What training and background does he have?

He has ten years of professional experience and uses a mix of therapeutic methods including cognitive behavioral and client-centered approaches.

Where is he licensed and located?

He is a licensed clinical social worker with a Maine license listed as ME LCSW LC23260 and practices in Maine.

Can I work with him in a language other than English?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.

How are fees and payment handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What do I need to do to begin working with him?

To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session according to therapist availability.

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Experience: 10 years
Licensed: Maine
Languages: English

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