Hello, my name is Mark A. Daniels, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have over 45 years of direct clinical experience in the public and private sector. I have worked with consumers with a wide range of challenges and concerns that include depression, anxiety, relationship issues, self-esteem, career issues, and anger management. I also have expertise working with culturally diverse consumers, and consumers who have experienced physical and emotional trauma. I have also worked extensively with consumers within the forensic psychiatric arena including state prisons, county jails, and state hospitals.
My therapeutic interventions are supportive, interactive, validating, and nonjudgmental. I embrace treating everyone with respect, compassion and with unconditional positive regard. My approach combines cognitive behavioral interventions, humanistic, mindfulness, and psychosocial interventions. I will tailor our dialogue, and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Everyone has value and are important in life's journey, sometimes we need to share each other's strength to make it from Monday to Tuesday.
Congratulations on your decision to seek empowerment and to enhance your current emotional being. I appreciate your courage and look forward to assisting you on this journey. Together we will work to access your inner strength, wisdom and talent to help you become stronger and better than ever before. You don't have to do this alone.
Sincerely,
Mark A. Daniels, LCSW
Professional experience
43 yrs in practice
Stress and anxiety Trauma and abuse Anger management Motivation, self esteem, and confidence Depression
Additional areas of focus:Coping with addictions, LGBTQ+ related issues, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Coping with grief and loss, Intimacy related issues, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Executive and professional coaching, Compassion fatigue, Concentration, memory and focus (ADHD), Abandonment, Aging and geriatric issues, Antisocial personality, Blended family issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment issues, Control issues, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Fatherhood issues, First responder issues, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Narcissism, Paranoia, Personality disorders, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and discrimination, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Mark Daniels. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Mark is energetic, insightful, and genuinely an awesome person to interact with. He does a wonderful job at creating an environment that promotes talking about hard topics or experiences. In our first session, I was super anxious due to never interacting with a therapist before but Mark's demeanor, expertise, and angle of approach allowed me to talk and gain insight on difficult topics. I highly recommend him!
Written on Oct 28, 2026 after therapy with Mark for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, and intimacy-related issues
Mark was exactly who I needed while going thru a difficult time in my life. Thankful for the man and his humour and ability to listen and give good advice
Written on Oct 16, 2026 after therapy with Mark for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and coping with life changes
Mark has been fantastic. I’ve never gone through therapy before but it’s been great being able to spend time with someone who listens and helps me develop into someone better than I was before. Really happy to have matched with him.
Written on May 28, 2026 after therapy with Mark for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, anger management, and coping with life changes
He’s very thoughtful and is very caring
Written on Apr 24, 2026 after therapy with Mark for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Great therapist
Written on Apr 17, 2026 after therapy with Mark for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Great guy, been helpful
Written on Apr 03, 2026 after therapy with Mark for 2 weeks
Mark is a great at his job
Written on Mar 31, 2026 after therapy with Mark for 1 year and 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
Mark has been an amazing support for me. From our first session I felt completely safe to open up and share very authentically. I’m very grateful for our sessions.
Written on Feb 05, 2026 after therapy with Mark for 8 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, coping with life changes, and adhd
Mark is very kind, listens and very compassionate. I appreciate him so much.
Written on Feb 05, 2026 after therapy with Mark for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, and adhd
Always a pleasure to talk to Mark!
Written on Feb 02, 2026 after therapy with Mark for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, and coping with life changes
Mark is an amazing human being and awesome therapist
Written on Jan 04, 2026 after therapy with Mark for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, self esteem, and career difficulties
Mark is really great. He listens and has so much experience. I highly recommend him.
Written on May 02, 2025 after therapy with Mark for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues
My therapist has helped me personal work thru alot of my issues and have given me great support, working with Him has been one of the best things I have ever done and has changed my life for the better!
Written on Apr 01, 2025 after therapy with Mark for 1 year and 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
I am an African American male, who was raised to see therapy as a sign of weakness and a source for shame. That I should never participate in. If it wasn’t for Mark I would still be walking around with decades of repressed rage, frustration and shame. He made me feel completely comfortable and like a broken faucet all these memories and issues just came pouring out of me in a way that I never trusted anyone else enough to allow to happen. Any person who has seen the worst of the wrong side of the tracks should find see him
Written on Oct 11, 2024 after therapy with Mark for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, anger management, and compassion fatigue
Always a good experience
Written on Aug 30, 2024 after therapy with Mark for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and bipolar disorder
Awesome therapist, highly recommend!!
Written on Jun 25, 2024 after therapy with Mark for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Solid brother! Somebody who gets it.
Written on Jun 25, 2024 after therapy with Mark for 3 weeks on issues concerning addictions
My sessions with Mark have been great, he listens without judgement and makes me feel seen and understood. It's very easy to talk to him. I really appreciate him as therapist and as a person.
Written on Jun 23, 2024 after therapy with Mark for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
I really like the way Mark works with me.
Written on Jun 11, 2024 after therapy with Mark for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and adhd
Mark is a great listener and gives great insight on issues I’m having and how to approach them.
Written on Jun 10, 2024 after therapy with Mark for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, coa
Mark is a great listener and shows a genuine curiosity about me and my situation. He is patient, conscientious, and relatable. I feel that I have a friend in Mark.
Written on Jun 04, 2024 after therapy with Mark for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and grief
Mark has been fantastic. He listens and actually cares. I recommend him to anyone looking for a therapist that cares and wants to help. From the beginning when I was struggling with grief to now my day to day problems. He knows how to help. He taught me tools to use that I will rely on all my life. Thank you Mark!
Written on May 28, 2024 after therapy with Mark for 4 months on issues concerning grief, and coping with life changes
Good
Written on Apr 26, 2024 after therapy with Mark for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety
He is good
Written on Apr 24, 2024 after therapy with Mark for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and anger management
great therapist- sound advise and a great listener
Written on Apr 11, 2024 after therapy with Mark for 3 weeks on issues concerning trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and coaching
So far this is my second session but he has helped by just being an ear and I showed him a talent that I am looking to further develop.
Written on Mar 29, 2024 after therapy with Mark for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, career difficulties, compassion fatigue, and adhd
he's a great listener and lets the flow of the conversation to shape well
Written on Feb 19, 2024 after therapy with Mark for 1 month on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, coaching, and compassion fatigue
He’s great, I want something a little different
Written on Jan 26, 2024 after therapy with Mark for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
It was a perfect match. Mark has helped me alot. This was my first time seeking any type of help. I don't know why I waited so long for this. After my first session with Mark I felt so much weight lifted of my shoulders. I would strongly recommend Mark.
Written on Jan 25, 2024 after therapy with Mark for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
A compassionate therapist who allows you to be who you are and works with you on your journey.
Written on Jan 19, 2024 after therapy with Mark for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and adhd
Mark understands me perfectly. Maybe that was good fortune as we are similar, or maybe he understands most people. He is like a friend with suggestions.
Written on Jan 16, 2024 after therapy with Mark for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
He's been a huge support to me in the past year by helping me heal after my ex's infidelity.
Written on Nov 26, 2023 after therapy with Mark for 1 year and 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and anger management
Mark Daniels is very intelligent and very caring! He listens well and gives you very good and sound advice! He is very helpful and supports me through my needs. I look forward to every session!
Written on Oct 03, 2023 after therapy with Mark for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and career difficulties
Mark is kind, genuine, and above all, cares. He is the calm in the storm of what is currently the ocean of life I am navigating, and I couldn’t ask for a better person to be so supportive of me
Written on Apr 07, 2023 after therapy with Mark for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Mark Daniels is a kind-hearted and down-to-earth individual. He can explain things simply and he reaches out on his own volition to see how you're doing. A great therapist, and an amazing person.
Written on Apr 05, 2023 after therapy with Mark for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
Mark is an experienced, insightful, and empathetic counsel. He’s on time and on point!
Written on Apr 01, 2023 after therapy with Mark for 3 weeks on issues concerning family conflicts, career difficulties, and bipolar disorder
I was very happy with Mark, he is very empathetic and easy to talk to, definitely recommend :)
Written on Mar 27, 2023 after therapy with Mark for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Mark is one of the most amazing individuals that I have had the pleasure to meet, and I know that I will have a lifelong connection with him no matter what happens. I am very grateful for him :)
Written on Mar 23, 2023 after therapy with Mark for 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, coping with life changes, and adhd
Mr. Daniels is very welcoming and friendly and down to talk about what’s on my mind and ways to resolve it
Written on Mar 21, 2023 after therapy with Mark for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and self esteem
Mark is incredible therapist. He’s helped me for a long time now and gotten me to a better place in my mind and soul. I’m not sure where I’d be right now without him.
Written on Dec 16, 2022 after therapy with Mark for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Mark has been there for me since the moment I needed him very grateful for better help.
Written on Dec 07, 2022 after therapy with Mark for 2 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Mark has a kind knowledgeable based approach to therapy. I'm greatful for my time with Mark. I felt like I was taking to a friend.
Written on Oct 31, 2022 after therapy with Mark for 1 month on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
A great listener and very kind! I'm glad to continue my sessions with him.
Written on Oct 20, 2022 after therapy with Mark for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd
this is a little early to say but he is great so far
Written on Oct 05, 2022 after therapy with Mark for 2 weeks
I have only had two sessions with Mark Daniels. I can highly recommend him, adapts to the situation very quickly, mutual respect to time, and easy going. Looking forward to my next session with him.
Written on Sep 25, 2022 after therapy with Mark for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, career difficulties, and coaching
So helpful! Kind soul
Written on Aug 27, 2022 after therapy with Mark for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Mark is awesome. He listens with a sense a humor on the side. We have thoughtful conversations and he puts my mind at ease
Written on Aug 06, 2022 after therapy with Mark for 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, and career difficulties
Mark is truly the best therapist
Written on Jul 26, 2022 after therapy with Mark for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and anger management
Awesome therapist. Comforting and compassionate and non judgmental. Always tries to understand me and my cultural norms which is a plus!
Written on May 10, 2022 after therapy with Mark for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, coping with life changes, adhd, anger management, eating disorders, and addictions
Mark is a kind and warm therapist. He is always there to listen and offers great advice and stories of his own. I would recommend him to anyone looking for help!
Written on Mar 16, 2022 after therapy with Mark for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Job well done Mark
Written on Mar 07, 2022 after therapy with Mark for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Best help I’ve ever gotten (:
Written on Feb 06, 2022 after therapy with Mark for 2 months on issues concerning depression
Mark has plenty of life experience and offers solutions to problems for that I’m grateful
Written on Feb 02, 2022 after therapy with Mark for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and anger management
Daniel is an amazing therapist, who always listens to me and understands my concerns. He provides the help as i need it. Perfect guy, I'd definitely recommend him.
Written on Jan 10, 2022 after therapy with Mark for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
I felt better by being reassured about my doubts. I also got help to start with a self assessment which I think is great.
Written on Nov 19, 2021 after therapy with Mark for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and adhd
I really enjoy meeting with Mark. He has been very helpful and engaging.
Written on Nov 14, 2021 after therapy with Mark for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, anger management, and bipolar disorder
Mark is a true professional. He is compassionate and warm in his responses. He has helped me through a challenging time with grace.
Written on Nov 09, 2021 after therapy with Mark for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
He listens, he supports and he cares. That is the most important.
Written on Nov 04, 2021 after therapy with Mark for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Mark is a great listener and offers advise that are helpful. I feel like I have better clarity talking things through with him and he helps me realize my options in making changes. He’s good in motivating and being supportive.
Written on Oct 14, 2021 after therapy with Mark for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, career difficulties, and coaching
A genuinely nice guy, who is experienced and feels like an old friend. He knows how to be gentle, but will also be harsh when he needs to be. I highly recommend him if you need someone to talk to.
Written on Oct 12, 2021 after therapy with Mark for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Mark is the most amazing person I’ve ever had as a therapist !
Written on Oct 12, 2021 after therapy with Mark for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
He is great at checking on me periodically and I highly recommend Mark!
Written on Oct 05, 2021 after therapy with Mark for 2 months on issues concerning depression, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coaching, and adhd
As a therapist, Daniel strives to be relatable and nonjudgmental, which is enhanced by his skill as a empathetic listener.
Written on Oct 03, 2021 after therapy with Mark for 3 weeks on issues concerning anger management
Mark was fantastic. He quickly identified that I was the type of person for whom a bit of straight-talking would be ideal, and it worked very well. I would recommend him to anyone.
Written on Sep 27, 2021 after therapy with Mark for 6 days on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Relatable help from a nurturing genuine soul. Priceless advice from a life well live.
Written on Sep 24, 2021 after therapy with Mark for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
I feel good about the dialogue we have had and look forward to more.
Written on Sep 18, 2021 after therapy with Mark for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting issues, self esteem, and compassion fatigue
Mark is a very friendly, he is a good listener and he genuinely wants to help
Written on Sep 13, 2021 after therapy with Mark for 1 week on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and career difficulties
Mark has been a great help to me. Growing up in socal as a mixed race man comes with a lot of very specific life experience and it’s been amazing to have someone I can actually relate to while I’m working through serious anxiety/panic attacks and PTSD. Regardless of the race factor, Mark is super friendly and easy to talk to. I would recommend him to anyone who has anxiety about getting professional help.
Written on Jul 30, 2021 after therapy with Mark for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
A friendly and professional therapist who makes one feel comfortable sharing their issues. Would definately recommend
Written on Jul 28, 2021 after therapy with Mark for 2 weeks on issues concerning intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
He's kind and respectful and helps a lot
Written on Jul 25, 2021 after therapy with Mark for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and adhd
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