Daniel Decker, LCSW

Daniel Decker is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Texas who helps people manage stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, depression, and compassion fatigue. He encourages clients to build on their own strengths and views people as experts on their own stories. Daniel aims to offer steady support for those ready to take a first step toward feeling better.

Daniel uses straightforward, practical approaches in sessions. He draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify values and make small changes that matter. He also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking and try alternative behaviors. Client-Centered Therapy informs his style, so conversations are led by the client’s concerns and pace.

With about 10 years of professional experience, Daniel focuses on problems that often come with long-term stress and life transitions. His additional interests include aging and geriatric issues, caregiver stress, chronic pain and illness, hospice and end-of-life counseling, first responder and veteran issues, and obsessive or compulsive patterns.

Sessions emphasize practical skills and gentle exploration. Daniel helps people set realistic goals, try specific strategies between sessions, and notice what works. He supports people through change without rushing the process.

Daniel practices in Texas and conducts sessions in English. To begin, prospective clients use the site's Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling based on availability.

How these approaches translate to online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice their values and take actions that match those values. Online sessions can focus on small, value-based changes and homework between meetings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at how thoughts and behaviors interact and uses simple exercises to test new ways of thinking and acting. In an online setting, those exercises can be reviewed and adjusted from week to week. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and following the client's lead so the therapist responds to what matters most in each session.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Daniel will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their goals and comfort. He adjusts techniques over time based on what the person finds helpful, and he involves clients in deciding what to try next.

Session format options are not detailed in the profile, so confirm current session methods before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people try strategies at home and bring questions back to the next session for practical troubleshooting.