Daniel Thorne, LMFT
California · 30 years in practice
Daniel Thorne is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in California with 30 years of clinical experience.
License and registration
- LMFT, California
- 17625 · expires November 2026
- NPI
- 1003936527 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 30
- Languages
- English
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About Daniel
Daniel Thorne is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in California with 30 years of clinical experience. He helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and parenting concerns, substance use issues, and trauma. Daniel aims to create a calm, respectful space where clients can talk through what matters most to them.
He uses practical methods to reduce symptoms and build coping skills. Hypnotherapy and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) are part of his toolbox for addressing phobias, anxiety, and habits.
Background and approach
Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) and mindfulness work help with emotional regulation and staying present during difficult moments. Daniel treats a wide range of life problems, including adoption and foster care questions, caregiver stress, divorce and separation, fatherhood issues, and isolation or loneliness. He also supports people dealing with money worries, midlife challenges, and compassion fatigue from demanding roles.
Sessions focus on clear steps clients can take between meetings. He emphasizes collaboration - clients set goals and he helps plan achievable actions. Many people find this mix of conversation, skill practice, and short-term strategies helpful for making steady progress.
Daniel offers several ways to connect, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text messaging. He accepts international clients and provides care in English. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions according to availability.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Daniel lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Parenting issues
- LGBT
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Depression
- Compassion fatigue
- Adoption and foster care
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Phobias
- Self-harm
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Somatization
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Daniel names
- Hypnotherapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
How hypnotherapy, CBT, and mindfulness translate to online care
Hypnotherapy is an approach that uses guided relaxation and focused attention to help people access helpful mental states. Online sessions can use guided imagery and phrasing to address anxiety, phobias, and habit change in a step-by-step way.Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at connections between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. In remote sessions this often means talking through situations, testing new ways of thinking, and assigning short practice exercises between meetings to build different habits.
Mindfulness therapy teaches attention and grounding skills to reduce worry and reactivity. Exercises can be led in a session and practiced afterward, helping with stress, depression, and emotion regulation.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Daniel will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their symptoms, goals, and preferences. That decision can change over time as progress is made and new needs emerge.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls let therapists observe body language and lead guided exercises. Phone sessions require less bandwidth and can be easier during a busy day. Live chat and text messaging make brief check-ins and between-session support possible. These options help people fit treatment into real life and keep momentum between appointments.
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Questions people ask
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and addiction concerns. He also helps with relationship or parenting issues and intimacy-related matters.
What is his general therapy style?
His style is collaborative and client-centered. Sessions focus on practical steps, skill practice, and working toward goals the client sets.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He brings 30 years of experience as a therapist in clinical settings. That background includes work across many common life and mental health concerns.
What credentials does he hold and where is he located?
He is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - LMFT - licensed in California. His practice listing is based in California.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English. He accepts international clients for online appointments.
What session formats are available?
Clients can choose video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on their needs and preferences.
How are sessions paid for and what do costs look like?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that, schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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