Hi, I’m Daniel!
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist · Licensed in Nevada and Oregon
Working with adults, couples, families, and teens

From the classroom to the therapy room.
I spent more than 20 years in secondary and higher education as a teacher, advisor, and college instructor. Over five years ago, I brought that experience into the therapy room, and I’ve spent the years since helping clients find their way through life’s challenges. My years in education gave me a front-row seat to the challenges teens, families, and adults face. They also showed me how much growth becomes possible when someone feels truly heard. Today, I bring that same perspective to therapy, supporting clients through life transitions, emotional growth, and personal development.

What I help clients with.
I specialize in depression, anxiety, and relationship challenges. I help clients build coping skills, strengthen communication, and create healthier connections. I also provide anger management support, offering practical tools for emotional regulation and lasting change. As a Certified Grief Informed Professional, I’m prepared to walk alongside you through loss and the changes that come with it.

How I work with clients.
I’m a compassionate, open-minded therapist, and my goal is to create a space where you feel heard and understood. That holds whether you’re dealing with depression, anxiety, or relationship struggles, or simply feeling overwhelmed. I blend empathy, resilience, and even a touch of humor to help you find balance during difficult times. Therapy isn’t just about tools and strategies. It’s about building a real connection, discovering new perspectives, understanding yourself more deeply, and creating lasting change.

My approach in the therapy room.
I don’t follow a single method… Instead, I blend approaches to meet you where you are, drawing on whatever fits your needs at each point in our work. Here are some I use most often:

• Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT): We identify and challenge the thinking patterns that keep you stuck, so you can respond to life’s difficulties in healthier ways.

• Yield Theory: I listen and validate before we explore options together, so you feel understood before we work on solutions.

• Motivational Interviewing: A collaborative conversation that helps you find and strengthen your own reasons for change, at your own pace.

Education, licensure & training

• PhD in Education

• Master’s degree in Counseling

• Master’s degree in Teaching

• Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Nevada and Oregon

• Certified Grief Informed Professional, Evergreen Certifications

• Military OneSource trained

What you can expect from me

• Compassion: You’ll be met with care, not judgment.

• An open mind: Your experiences and perspective matter here.

• A touch of humor: Even hard conversations have room for lightness.

• Collaboration: We work toward your goals, together.

Ready to take the next step?
If you’re ready, I’d be honored to support you on your journey. Reach out today to schedule your first appointment!