- Years in practice
- 10
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Maine
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
- Focus
- Parenting issues
About Daniel
Daniel Sigel is a licensed clinical social worker with ten years of practice in Maine. He focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, self-esteem, and depression. He approaches clients with warmth and respect and encourages people to use their own strengths to move forward.
He keeps sessions interactive and nonjudgmental. He listens first and helps people name what feels hard. Then he works with them to spot patterns that keep problems going and to try practical changes that fit their life.
Background and approach
His style blends clear goals with open, supportive conversation. He draws on client-centered work to stay focused on each person’s priorities. He also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to test thoughts and behaviors, and solution-focused ideas to set small, doable steps toward change.
Daniel emphasizes a strengths-based view that recognizes what is already working. He avoids one-size-fits-all plans and tailors ideas to a person’s situation. Sessions are meant to be active and collaborative rather than a lecture.
For parents feeling overwhelmed, he offers straightforward ways to reduce stress and rebuild confidence. He helps people think through parenting challenges and find realistic changes that make daily life easier. He invites each person to move at a pace that feels manageable while aiming for clear, practical progress.
What Daniel works with
Everything Daniel lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Daniel helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Avoidant personality
- Emptiness
- Guilt and shame
- Life purpose
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Young adult issues
Approaches Daniel lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online care
Client-centered work puts the person’s goals first and relies on open listening and empathy to shape each session. It helps when someone needs a space to sort priorities, feel heard, and decide what matters most to them.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on how thoughts and behaviors link to feelings. It uses exercises and small experiments to test unhelpful thoughts and try new actions, which can help with anxiety, mood problems, and panic symptoms.
Motivational Interviewing helps people find their own motivation to change. It is useful when someone feels stuck or unsure about taking the next step toward better habits or parenting plans.
Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals and preferences, then adapt methods to fit those needs. Sessions often mix styles so the work stays practical and relevant rather than theoretical.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet. Video calls let people work face-to-face when visual cues matter. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a quieter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging make brief check-ins and step-by-step planning possible between longer sessions. These options help therapy fit into busy routines and different schedules.
Questions people ask about Daniel
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting struggles, self-esteem issues, and depression. He also focuses on related areas like panic, mood disorders, and social anxiety.
What is his therapy style like?
His style is warm, interactive, and nonjudgmental. He blends listening with practical problem-solving and focuses on each person’s strengths.
How much experience does he have?
He has ten years of professional experience providing mental health support. That time includes work with trauma-sensitive and goal-oriented methods.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds an LCSW credential and practices in Maine. The profile lists Maine as his location.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Those options offer different ways to connect depending on needs.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model. The subscription can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with him?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that you can schedule sessions based on the therapist’s availability.
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