Dan holds a Master of Science in Rehabilitation Counseling as well as a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Portland State University in Portland, Oregon.
Before moving to Oregon to attend college, Dan worked as a disc jockey, special education teacher and served in the Army.
He has more than 15 years of experience serving diverse populations including military veterans, victims of trauma, individuals with developmental disabilities and mental illness. His career has included roles as a vocational rehabilitation counselor, residential case manager, behavioral health provider, and a clinical specialist for a national suicide prevention hotline. Dan has consulted in court cases, worked in primary care, inpatient treatment and emergency departments.
He believes that offering respect and a safe environment are critical components for a patient to feel that their unique stories and experiences have been heard and valued.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Family conflicts, Intimacy-related issues, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Communication problems, Divorce and separation, Forgiveness, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Mood disorders, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Post-traumatic stress, Self-harm, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy
OR LPC C3184
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Excellent listener and excellent advice
Written on Aug 15, 2022 after therapy with Daniel for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, coping with life changes, and adhd