Daniel Sontag, LICSW - Therapist in Massachusetts

About Daniel

Daniel Sontag is a licensed clinical social worker (LICSW) with 25 years of practice. He focuses on helping people move past stuck patterns and address everyday struggles. He writes plainly and meets people where they are to begin practical problem solving.

In early sessions he asks about the current situation and gathers background to understand context. He listens for how thoughts, feelings, and actions interact and helps clients identify small changes that can make daily life easier.

Background and approach

Sessions aim to be down-to-earth and focused on what helps right now. His clinical background includes psychodynamic ideas alongside cognitive behavioral techniques. That mix is used to look at long-standing patterns and also to try concrete skills that change day-to-day behavior.

He also applies trauma-informed principles when trauma or past harm are part of the story. Daniel has worked in a variety of roles including therapist, crisis clinician, case manager, and program director. That range informs a practical approach to problem solving and to navigating systems when support beyond talk therapy is needed.

People often come for help with stress, anxiety, parenting concerns, anger, depression, and trauma-related issues. He also addresses communication problems, guilt and shame, loneliness, and questions about life purpose and post-traumatic stress. Sessions are conducted in English and offered from Massachusetts.

How Daniel’s approaches translate to online care

Daniel uses psychodynamic ideas and cognitive behavioral techniques in his practice. Psychodynamic work focuses on patterns that developed over time and how early experiences shape current reactions. It helps when people want to understand recurring relationship and emotional patterns. Cognitive behavioral techniques look at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and offer practical strategies to change unhelpful behaviors and ease symptoms like anxiety or low mood.

Finding the right mix of techniques is part of the work. He collaborates with each person to decide which approach fits their needs and goals. That collaborative process includes trying different tools and adjusting the plan as progress is made.

Practical benefits of online therapy can include fitting sessions into a busy schedule and reducing time spent on travel. Online work can make it easier to keep regular appointments around parenting, work, or caregiving responsibilities. The specific session formats Daniel offers are not listed here, so confirm the current options before booking to ensure they fit your needs.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Daniel help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, anger, and depression. He also supports people dealing with communication problems, guilt and shame, loneliness, life purpose, and post-traumatic stress.

What is his general approach to therapy?

He combines psychodynamic perspective with cognitive behavioral techniques to look at longstanding patterns and try practical skills. He emphasizes understanding context and finding small, useful changes.

What kind of experience does he bring?

He has 25 years of experience working as a therapist, crisis clinician, case manager, and program director. That background informs a problem-solving style and familiarity with different service systems.

What credentials and location are listed?

He holds an MA and is a LICSW, which stands for Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker. He is based in Massachusetts.

In which languages can sessions be held?

Sessions are offered in English.

Are international clients accepted?

He does not accept international clients at this time.

How does cost and billing work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact rates depend on the match and location.

How do I begin working with him?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that you can schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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Experience: 25 years
Licensed: Massachusetts
Languages: English

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