Daniel Marshall
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
California therapists accepting new clients
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About Daniel
As a licensed therapist in California, I specialize in supporting individuals navigating complex emotional landscapes. My practice centers on helping clients explore self-love, address communication challenges, and heal from experiences of isolation, trauma, and social anxiety.
With a deep commitment to understanding intersectional experiences, I provide culturally responsive care that honors diverse identities and lived experiences. My approach is particularly attuned to the unique challenges faced by LGBTQ+ individuals, men, and those confronting multicultural concerns.
I draw from evidence-based practices to help clients develop resilience, process challenging emotions, and cultivate meaningful connections. Whether you’re struggling with life transitions, relationship dynamics, or personal growth, I offer a compassionate, affirming space to explore your journey.
My therapeutic work is grounded in understanding the profound impact of identity, systemic challenges, and personal history. I’m dedicated to supporting clients as they build self-understanding, challenge internalized narratives, and move toward more authentic, empowered lives.
What Daniel helps with
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- LGBT
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
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- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Communication problems
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Money and financial issues
- Multicultural concerns
- Personality disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
How Daniel works
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
What clients say
- “Daniel is a great therapist. He acknowledges every issue and offers advice on a workable solution”
- “Daniel has been essential to my healing journey. He is a stark professional and provides the honesty needed to help move to the next step of becoming "unstuck". I do not feel judged, and he creates a very safe atmosphere to be vulnerable.”
- “An amazing therapist. I really feel like he understands me.”
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- “An amazing therapist. I really feel like he understands me.”
- “For a first timer doing therapy I would say Daniel help me to have understanding of myself that I could imagine. He understands my situation and break it down for me so it’s easy for me to realize myself. Even my friend see a dramatic change of myself.”
- “Daniel is a very knowledgeable and engaged therapist who listens intently. When it's time for "input," he speaks in a manner that is engaged, informative and enlightened. I really like his style.”
- “Daniel has been helpful in my recovery and healing”
- “Mr. Marshall has provided a safe space as I am working through my therapy goals. He listens, reframes and creates a dialogue that helps bring certain matters to my attention through my own thought process. Additionally, he is adaptable to my concerns in session and readily adjusts to help meet the pressing concerns. I'm thankful that Mr. Marshall is aware, approachable, knowledgeable and compassionate. He is a very strong support as I process through my sessions. I know I have the tendency to avoid certain issues around my treatment goals. He skillfully helps me to adress these issues in a pace that is not overwhelming. The homework he provides strengthens my ability to process after sessions and reinforces positive coping skills.”
- “Daniel has a warm and welcoming personality while also being very professional. I appreciate the different strategies that he offers to me. I find it very comforting to talk to him and he is able to help me see my problems in ways that make it easier for me to solve. I also appreciate his sense of humor.”
- “Daniel is a good listener, and provides relevant guidance on issues and concerns.”
- “So far, I have been very impressed with Daniel's ability to listen, process, and provide clarity and a plan.”
- “So far, I have been very impressed with Daniel's ability to listen, process, and provide clarity and a plan.”
- “I definitely look forward to my meetings with Daniel. He is very attentive to, and understanding of, my changing moods & needs. (Not that they fluctuate *that* much but...) I have already referred him to a dear friend of mine. 😊 Thank you, Daniel!”
- “It’s only been a few sessions and Daniel has proven to know what I needed and met me where I’m at with my health. He is patient, understanding and fun to discuss my needs with. In a short time he has figured out what I need and followed my lead on how to approach my goals with therapy.”
- “It was my first day but I’m already feeling connected and he understood what I’m trying to accomplish”
These reviews represent a few of the most recent positive reviews from the therapist's clients on BetterHelp. Some people's experience may be different.