I want to empower you to live life to its fullest. I strive to help my clients increase self-awareness, self-confidence, and resilience, enabling them to navigate challenges effectively and assertively.

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My commitment to you

I am committed to approaching our work together with authenticity and compassion, seeking to understand you as a whole person, not just a set of problems to solve. Mindfulness, as John Kabat-Zinn describes it, is central to my approach. His definition of the concept is, “the awareness that emerges through paying attention on purpose, in the present moment, and nonjudgmentally to the unfolding of experience moment by moment”. Mindful awareness has the power to naturally guide us toward harmony and integration.

Dan stands in front of the iconic Ferris wheel at American Village in Okinawa, Japan, making a peace sign with his fingers. Dan's gesture symbolizes a sense of joy and positivity, capturing the spirit of friendship and multicultural understanding.

Stationed in Okinawa, Japan circa 2015…

A bit about myself

I'm a husband and father of two young children. Our move to Austin from Okinawa, Japan, where I served in the US Marine Corps, has enriched my perspective on diverse cultures and ideas. My experiences abroad ignited a passion for Eastern philosophy and spirituality, which I find deeply enriching when integrated with contemporary Western psychology. In addition to experience working with military servicemembers and Veterans, I have engaged in crisis intervention work and provided services to people experiencing severe mental illness in a hospital emergency department. I continue to serve part-time in the US Marine Corps Reserves as a Civil Affairs Officer.

Dreams, symbols and metaphor

In our therapeutic journey, I also recognize the profound significance of dreams, symbols and metaphor. Metaphors have a unique power to convey complex emotions and experiences in a way that words alone often cannot. By tapping into the richness of metaphorical language, we can deepen our understanding and exploration of your inner world. Metaphors provide a bridge between conscious and unconscious processes, allowing us to access deeper layers of meaning and insight. They invite creative exploration and offer new perspectives, enriching the therapeutic experience and fostering personal growth. As we navigate through metaphors together, we uncover hidden truths, expand awareness, and cultivate greater resilience and self-discovery.

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Qualifications

Licensed Clinical Social Worker, State of Texas #108106

Education

Master of Science in Social Work, The University of Texas at Austin

Master of Science in Social Science, Troy University

Bachelor of Science in General Engineering, The United States Naval Academy

Training and Professional Associations

  • Military Social Work Practice Certificate from UT Austin

  • Completed mentorship programs with Austin Psychoanalytic and APA Division 49 Society for Psychoanalysis and Psychoanalytic Psychology

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Basic and Immersion trainings

  • Completed Social Work/counseling internships at the Goodwill EXCEL center and Central Texas Veteran Healthcare Services (VA).

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“If you are unable to find the truth right where you are, where else do you expect to find it?”

-Dōgen Zenji

Let’s get started, today.