Daniel is my therapist, confidant and really good pal…makes life a little easier…
Daniel Villarreal, LCSW
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Daniel is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- 5.0 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with Daniel. View 59 reviews
- Speaks English and Spanish
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in Wisconsin
Recent reviews
Amazing to work with. Very personable and understanding.
More about Daniel
- 32 years' experience
- Male
- LCSW
I am a Wisconsin Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 33 years of experience working as a Counselor. I work with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, career challenges, OCD and ADHD. I also helped many people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse.
My counseling style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating anyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I over33 years of Counseling Experience. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, psycho-dynamic and rational-emotive counseling. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs.
It takes courage to seek for a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. If you are ready to take that step I am here to support and empower you.
I look forward to working with you!
Specialties
Treatment Approaches
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Licenses
Daniel Villarreal's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1053516013.
- LCSW · Wisconsin · 7251-123 · Expires February 2025
About online counseling
- Affordable.
- Pay a low flat fee.
- Convenient.
- Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
- Available now.
- There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.
Online counseling, also known as teletherapy, is a method of delivering mental health services through digital means such as video conferencing, phone calls, or messaging platforms. It can be an ideal option for individuals who have difficulty accessing traditional therapy due to geographical distance, time constraints, or personal preferences like privacy and comfort. Many people find it easier to open up from the familiarity of their own space.
Teletherapy has been found to be highly effective, with studies showing that it can produce similar outcomes to in-person therapy, particularly for issues like anxiety, depression, and PTSD. The flexibility and accessibility it offers make it a valuable alternative to conventional therapy settings.
Reviews for Daniel Villarreal
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
Daniel is my therapist, confidant and really good pal…makes life a little easier…
Amazing to work with. Very personable and understanding.
Very understanding and respectful.
It is hard to give a thorough review this early in the counseling relationship, however Daniel listens carefully to my concerns and offers informed feedback from his experience and education. He also is able to tie some of these things to scripture and prays for me. Praying for me is something I really value in him as a counselor. Getting to know him and how he relates to God is part of the counseling relationship I find very encouraging and helpful.
Daniel has helped me so much and I am grateful. I have confidence in his advice and feel very comfortable to talk to him.
Very thankful for him! Helpful
Friendly and respectful. Was able to help me see some things that I didn't pick up on in working on myself in the first couple sessions.
Daniel helps me gain perspective with my surmounting challenges...and even adds a splash of optimism and humor...
I’m happy I made the decision to go to therapy it's really helping and I'm glad I got paired with a great therapist Daniel Villarreal is super awesome.
Thank you
Daniel is a great therapist. He is very upfront and easily to communicate with. He has really made me see the value in my wife and in my marriage. He also has helped me to realize some areas that I need to improve in so that the trust and faith is restored in my marriage in. Thank you Daniel for you help and your expertise.
Awesome therapist. I love Brother Daniel!!
Daniel seems like he has a lot of experience and has a lot of good insight to offer.
Love my brother.
Daniel a bright spot in tough times
Dan really helped me let out some frustrations with my current situation and gave me support whenever I needed it! He has been helpful in helping me understand my feelings an is focused on helping me move forward with a solid positive plan
One of the best therapist I ever had! Really cares and explains everything in detail
Daniel was great in listening and understanding and provided sound practical advice on how to handle the situation I was going through and brings in-depth knowledge on cultural aspects when talking about relationships.
Daniel is a great mentor and professional! He points things to consider and manage according to your way of thinking/perspective, past history, culture. Very great mind and insightful!
This is my first time ever in therapy, everything is new, but Daniel makes me feel good.
Excellent experience
I’m very satisfied with my therapy thanks very much I’m consider continue work with him soon thanks
Knowledgeable and very good at understanding.
Only had one session with Daniel, but it was great! I have high hopes he will help me along in the future!
I’ve had 4 therapist now and by far Daniel has been the best I’ve ever dealt with. He has great experience and compassion that is refreshing and unmatched. He helps me and many others achieve their ultimate goal as being mentally well.
Try good listener and great advice/perspectives. He is really making me think differently and this is only the third session I have had him.
I was hesitant having a male therapist because I usually feel more comfortable confiding in women, but even during my first session with Daniel, I felt really comfortable talking to him and it felt like I was talking to an old friend. Daniel is very kind and understanding and he provides very helpful advice and tips and tricks that I can use to help me in day to day life. If you are looking for a therapist that is kind, understanding, warm, and helpful, I would definitely recommend Daniel!
Daniel is kind and empathetic. He draws on a wealth of life and clinical experience and has quick and slow-burning insight into daily and long-standing problems. I would definitely recommend him.
Daniel identify my issue very quickly without me directly pointing it out. He hss been very supportive and I am greatful.
Daniel has given us some great direction and advise. It's nice to talk to someone who has great knowledge and understanding.
Daniel is a great listener and offers insight at good moments. I've enjoyed my video chats with him, as he creates a calm and inviting space to open up. I've appreciated the comments and advice I've received so far and strongly believe this process works.
I've only met with Daniel but I was was very happy with our first time.
Daniel is excellent! He is encouraging, listens extremely well, and guides one with the expertise of a professional and the care of a good friend. He opened my mind to so many underlying mechanisms and imperceptibly made me ask why. I was in doubt and confusion when I first spoke with him and now feel as good as I have ever felt in my life. I am thriving. That this is the case I can largely attribute to the conversations I had with Daniel. Would recommend 10/10 and will most definitely use him in the future if the need arises. Thank you Daniel!
Daniel is extremely attentive, accessible, thorough, and understanding. He has no problem "getting" you, or understanding the most complex of circumstances presented to him. He helped me regain my confidence in many ways. I look forward to receiving therapy from him in the future.
Daniel gave me great advice with my son that has some autistic tendencies/aspergers tendencies. He is great at listening and letting you get it all out and responding appropriately. He gave me the confidence to change perspectives a lot and look at my problems from different points of view. He challenged me in a good way to figure out how to solve my issues with different methods and gave me some confidence again.
Dr. Villarreal understands things and communicates without saying too much. He confirms and affirms without patronising. My sessions leave me feeling relieved and refreshed and Û have noticed a subtle change in my behaviour. I can get further with less effort, and tackle new issues without having to constantly rehash old stuff. Its great, and can only get better.
I value having daniel’s support and ear…
Daniel has helped me deal with a complicated loss and has given me encouragement as I keep moving towards healing.
Danielle, was great. I immediately felt comfortable talking with him and he did everything he could to help with action items that could have an impact right away. I am looking forward to working with him in the future.
Daniel is an awesome person to work with. He actively listens to my thoughts while providing positive feedback. His guidance allows me to work through things in a healthy manner.
Daniel is very helpful and very understanding
I’ve just had my first session with Daniel Villarreal. I felt very comfortable talking about what I’m dealing with right now, my concerns, and what I need help with. I have confidence that we’ve laid a good foundation, and that he’ll be able to help me cope better.
Great counselor, understands the Spanish background very well. Very calming to talk to. Seems as if you’re calling an old friend… one with great advice.
sympathetic, kind, good listener...solid advice
Daniel is great! He instantly makes you feel comfortable and at ease with his jolly yet calming personality. He structures our meetings in a goal-oriented and flexible way, which I really appreciate. This is my first experience with counseling and I can already feel a positive change in my outlook in the first three sessions with him. I highly recommend Daniel for his services and insights.
Having Daniel for my first ever counseling experience was pretty perfect. He is very patient and listens intently, great chat and great stories. Really really appreciated him at this time.
I have been working with Daniel for almost a year. He listens attentively and with compassion. He is very supportive and he always provides a good advice. I feel more at peace with myself and that I did the best I could for my circumstances.
Daniel is a very knowledgeable, warm, and considerate person, and it makes him a great therapist. He listens and responds well in myriad session types, whether confronting a specific issue directly (ie, a particular symptom or issue related to trauma/dysfunction/disorders) or discussing more general things (life events, general mood, etc). When I ask for tools and strategies for processing things and working on symptoms of my disorder outside of live therapy sessions, Daniel always has ideas and they tend to be highly effective and helpful. The therapist matching on betterhelp worked really well- I think Daniel and I have a lot in common, from a shared drive for knowledge and analytic thinking to general compassion for others and the world. I came to betterhelp to address specific issues, and Daniel has been fantastic at helping me work on them.
Daniel is a very soft-spoken, intelligent, and understanding individual. He helps you talk through your issues in a very natural and pleasant way. I had sessions with him where it just felt like we were chatting over a coffee, but the conversations would stick with me throughout my days and he really helped me get to a better and more confident mind-space.
Daniel is doing a great job and has been helpful as a counsellor in many personally difficult and emotionally hard matters would love to keep him as my counsellor
Daniel is amazing. He ticks every box when it comes to what I look for in a counselor. Hes open and honest and guides me in a way that matches my personality. He will even check in on me on his own time. 10/10.
I have only had one counseling session with Daniel, but I was very impressed and found our conversation extremely helpful.
Daniel is very easy to talk to and makes the conversation flow nicely, I appreciate his views and his positive outlook and feel comfortable during all out conversations
Daniel was so helpful and compassionate. From the very first conversation I felt like I could open up and he was very helpful with helping me cope.
Daniel was very easy to talk to from the opening meeting. I was able to express myself with honesty and felt comfortable to do so. His advice and guidance has been enormously helpful to me. I highly recommend Daniel and Better Help as a service in general. It has given me a base of support that I never had in the past.
What an absolutely amazing first experience with Better Help. Daniel strikes the balance between active listening and thoughtful feedback that only a profesional of his experience could pull off. I feel lighter after our sessions and know I’ve found a therapist I can stick with.
I love him. He is so helpful and insightful.
I've never met a counselor who understood me right away. Daniel is very experienced, thoughtful, and compassionate. He is able to help me sort out my thoughts inorder to make better decisions. Thank you Daniel for your professionalism and expertise!
Daniel is very experienced and articulate. Working with him has helped a lot.
Frequently asked questions
Does Daniel Villarreal offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Daniel Villarreal works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Daniel Villarreal speak?
Daniel Villarreal speaks English and Spanish.
How many years of experience does Daniel Villarreal have?
Daniel Villarreal has 32 years of experience.
Where is Daniel Villarreal licensed to practice?
Daniel Villarreal is licensed to practice in Wisconsin.
Does Daniel Villarreal accept clients outside of the United States?
Yes, Daniel Villarreal accepts clients outside of the United States.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
What treatment approaches does Daniel Villarreal offer?
Daniel Villarreal offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.
How can I communicate with Daniel Villarreal?
Daniel Villarreal can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Daniel Villarreal?
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