Daniel Zarate Lustre, LCSW
Licensed in California · 8 years in practice
Daniel Zarate Lustre is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, sleep problems, low self-esteem, and compassion fatigue.
License and registration
- LCSW, California
- 95506 · expires July 2026
- NPI
- 1710322821 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 8
- Languages
- English, Spanish
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About Daniel
Daniel Zarate Lustre is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, sleep problems, low self-esteem, and compassion fatigue. He speaks English and Spanish and practices in California. Daniel encourages straightforward conversations to find practical next steps that fit each person's life.
He believes people know their own stories and brings a respectful, listening-first style. Sessions focus on identifying strengths and small changes that can reduce worry and improve mood.
Background and approach
Daniel aims to make each meeting feel focused and doable rather than overwhelming. Daniel uses a mix of approaches depending on what someone needs. He draws on client-centered methods to follow a person's goals.
He also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to spot and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. When deeper patterns or recurring relationship themes are involved, he may use psychodynamic ideas to help people understand how past experiences shape current feelings. Solution-focused strategies are used to set clear, short-term goals and track progress between sessions.
With eight years of experience, Daniel supports people through life changes like separation, caregiving strain, chronic illness, and midlife transitions. He also helps with issues tied to guilt, attachment, money stress, and isolation. His approach is practical, steady, and centered on the client's pace and priorities.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Daniel lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Depression
- Sleeping disorders
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Daniel names
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
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Online support
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Daniel blends client-centered therapy with cognitive behavioral techniques to help people make practical changes. Client-centered therapy means sessions are shaped by the person's goals and values, with the therapist following their lead. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and trying new responses to reduce anxiety or low mood.He treats the choice of approach as a collaborative process. Together the person and therapist decide what methods to try based on current needs, goals, and preferences. That plan can shift over time as progress is tracked and new issues come up.
Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different rhythms. Video is useful for a full session that feels similar to an in-person meeting. Phone calls can work when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging allow for brief check-ins, quick coping tools, or support between longer sessions. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent around work, caregiving, or medical schedules.
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Questions people ask
What kinds of problems does Daniel help with?
He supports people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, sleep trouble, low self-esteem, and compassion fatigue. Additional focus areas include caregiving stress, chronic illness, relationship communication, and life purpose concerns.
What is his therapy style like?
He takes a listening-first, practical approach that centers the person's goals. Sessions aim to be clear and manageable, focusing on small steps and coping skills that fit everyday life.
How much experience does he have?
He has eight years of professional experience working with the concerns listed in his profile. That background informs how he blends different approaches to meet individual needs.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is a licensed clinical social worker in California, listed as LCSW. His practice is located in California.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
What session formats does he use?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as ways to connect. These formats are intended to give flexibility for different schedules and needs.
How does payment and cost work?
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How do I begin working with him?
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