Daniel Pineda, LMHC

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Calm, practical therapy for life’s hard moments

Details

Name	Daniel Pineda
Credentials	LMHC
Based in	Florida
Licensed in	Florida
Session format	Online
Languages	English
Years in practice	5

About Daniel

Daniel Pineda is a licensed mental health counselor in Florida who focuses on stress, anxiety, relationships, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and depression. He keeps the first meetings simple and direct so people can describe what feels most urgent. He aims to create an open, compassionate space where clients can begin to make small changes that matter.

Daniel draws on a mix of Narrative Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered work, and Cognitive Behavioral ideas to tailor sessions to each person.

Background and approach

He listens for the stories people tell about themselves and looks for moments where shifting perspective could reduce suffering. He works in plain language and avoids jargon so clients can use what they learn right away. Sessions tend to be conversational with practical steps between meetings.

Daniel helps people notice patterns, test out new behaviors, and practice clearer communication. He also pays attention to feelings like shame, guilt, and isolation and helps clients name and move through them. With five years of experience, Daniel has supported people navigating mood disorders, personality-related concerns, social anxiety, and wounds from past trauma.

He respects differences related to identity and prejudice and offers a calm presence during hard conversations. Therapy with Daniel is collaborative and paced to each person's needs. He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging for flexible scheduling.

Sessions are provided in English and he accepts international clients.

What this therapist works with

His listing names Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse among the things Daniel works with, alongside the areas below.

Approaches listed

Narrative Therapy: Named in his listing among his approaches.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by Daniel among the ways he works.
Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Daniel among the ways he works.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Daniel among the ways he works.
Jungian Therapy: Listed by Daniel among the ways he works.
Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Daniel among the ways he works.
Psychodynamic Therapy: Listed by Daniel among the ways he works.
Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Daniel among the ways he works.
Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Daniel among the ways he works.
Internal Family Systems: Listed by Daniel among the ways he works.
Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Daniel directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.

Narrative Therapy in this listing

Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how he works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.

If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Daniel directly how he uses it and what a session usually looks like.

Online session options

Therapeutic approaches for online sessions

Daniel uses Narrative Therapy to help people reframe and rewrite the stories they tell about themselves. This approach looks at how past events and cultural messages shape identity and finds alternative ways to view difficult experiences. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, shows people how to notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them and then commit to values-based action. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a supportive, nonjudgmental space where the person sets the pace and goals of therapy.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Daniel collaborates with each person to see which methods feel useful and which do not. He adjusts techniques based on the client's goals, comfort level, and what emerges during sessions so the plan evolves naturally over time.

Online therapy makes it easier to fit sessions into busy lives. Video calls let people work face-to-face when connection matters. Phone sessions can be simpler when bandwidth or being on camera is a concern. Live chat and text-based messaging offer shorter check-ins or ongoing support between meetings. These options allow flexibility and consistency for people balancing work, family, or travel while working with licensed professionals and therapists.

Common questions about this listing

What concerns does Daniel often help with?

He helps people manage stress and anxiety, work through relationship issues, and address trauma and abuse. He also supports those dealing with low self-esteem and depression.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

Daniel uses an open, casual, and compassionate style. He focuses on listening, asking simple questions, and offering practical steps between sessions.

What is his professional background?

He holds the LMHC credential and has five years of professional experience working with mood concerns, trauma related issues, and relationship challenges.

Where is he licensed and practicing?

Daniel is licensed as an LMHC in Florida and provides services while based in that state.

In what languages can sessions be held and are international clients possible?

Sessions are offered in English, and he accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

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

How are sessions priced?

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

What steps are needed to begin working with him?

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