- CBT informed
- Faith-aware perspective
- English and Malayalam
About Shaji
Dr. Shaji Daniel is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas who focuses on practical, goal-oriented therapy. He uses a direct, collaborative style to help people manage stress, sleep trouble, anxiety, depression, and relationship concerns. Sessions are offered in English and Malayalam and reflect his background in counseling and pastoral work.
He draws on Client-Centered, Cognitive Behavioral, and Solution-Focused approaches. That means sessions often begin with listening to what matters most to the client and then trying concrete steps that can be tested between meetings. Cognitive techniques are used to identify unhelpful thought patterns and try alternatives that reduce distress and improve sleep and mood.
His experience includes work as a counselor, pastor, and counselor educator over 11 years. He blends a faith-aware perspective with practical tools when clients want that connection. He also pays attention to cultural and immigration-related concerns that affect mental wellbeing.
In the room, he aims to help people make small, steady changes. That might include restructuring thoughts, practicing short behavioral shifts, or setting focused, achievable goals. The emphasis is on approaches people can use in daily life to manage emotions, improve sleep, and cope with life changes.
People who choose to start will complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule based on therapist availability. Costs vary with location and subscriptions can be canceled at any time.
How therapeutic approaches fit into online care
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to what the client says matters most, helping people feel heard and understood while they set their own goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful thinking that can worsen sleep, anxiety, or low mood. Solution-Focused Therapy emphasizes brief, goal-based work by identifying small, manageable steps that move a person toward clearer outcomes.Finding the right mix of these methods is part of the process. The therapist works together with each person to decide which approach or combination fits their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaboration helps shape session focus and homework between meetings so progress is measurable and relevant to daily life.
Confirm the available session options before booking, since specific formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also supports using CBT tools and solution-focused planning in between sessions to improve sleep routines, manage stress, and track small wins over time.
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Experience
11+ years
Credentials
Texas
Languages
English, Malayalam
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, sleep problems, relationship and parenting struggles, grief, anger, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. He also addresses communication problems, immigration issues, and multicultural concerns.
What is the therapist's general style in sessions?
The approach is collaborative and practical. He listens first, then works with clients to try concrete steps and thought exercises between sessions.
How much experience does he have?
He has 11 years of professional experience that includes roles as a counselor, pastor, and counselor educator.
What credentials and location apply to this therapist?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Malayalam.
Are international clients accepted for work with this therapist?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.