Therapists in Tigard, OR

My mission is to provide effective therapy services in a safe, supportive, and empowering environment that promotes personal growth, health, and spiritual well-being. I approach therapy and assessment in a practical and collaborative manner.

I believe therapy is a partnership between the therapist and the client. Therefore, it is important for me to exercise collaborative problem solving as an approach to build and form a positive therapeutic relationship and alliance with the individuals that I serve. I am trained in using several modalities and treatment approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused treatment, Motivational interviewing, Collaborative Problem Solving, and Person-Centered Therapy.

YOU are the KEY component to your relationships! Experience healing, renew strength & generate peace in your life today. I'm not your stereotypical couch psychologist, sitting in a chair saying 'how does that make you feel, and tell me more.' I'll engage with you to help you improve your life. I'm also not totally removed from the challenges you may be facing. As a husband, father, & business owner I'm out there living life & facing some of those same challenges. There is hope, and there is change available for you. Call me, let's get your life back!

I believe that everyone is capable of growth and change, and my goal is to meet clients where they are and help them reach their goals. I use evidence-based therapies such as Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Dialectical-Behavioral Therapy to assist in the growth process. Mindfulness is the guiding principle of my therapeutic method, and I have found that many mental health issues can be understood simply by increasing awareness of the present moment and the motivations guiding behavior. I strive to develop a therapeutic relationship that allows us to examine long-held beliefs.

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 United States Army. He has more than 15 years of experience serving diverse populations including military veterans, victims of trauma and individuals with developmental disabilities.

Everything from our greatest fears, our burdened souls, or the weathering of the ages can seem to drain us of any joy that we possess. Perhaps, you are here now because you’ve felt, or are feeling, like this is you. Still, within all of us, we have the ability to heal and grow into individuals that can regain our stability, brave our distresses, and prosper in our endeavors. When we tap into this potential, we can strive to better understand where we are now, what thoughts, emotions, or behaviors might be limiting our wellbeing, and how we can become the individuals we wish to be.

::: ::: Our stories are written by the things we experience: our past, our present, and what we hope will be our future. At times we come to a point when the storyline has not turned out like we expected. This may be the catalyst to begin a search to find insight and meaning for the past, hope for change in the present, and movement toward what lies ahead.

I believe that people are generally capable of overcoming obstacles in their lives, but sometimes they need help with finding the right tools. I provide hope, encouragement, insight, and guidance so that my clients can find their path to happiness. My goal for clients is to help them become more effective, insightful, self-confident, and successful at overcoming future hurdles in their own lives and in their relationships.

What was once an exciting and vibrant relationship has become stale and unfulfilling. You may feel like you don't know who your partner is anymore. Or who you are, for that matter. You aren't sure you're meeting your partner's needs, and you certainly aren't feeling as though they are meeting yours. You are probably wondering if it's possible for the two of you to ever be happy again. But you aren't ready to give up just yet.

There it is...the all too familiar thought…emotion…or behavior. It continues to search for a solution for what life has brought me. Therapy is a place to gain understanding and insight about making personal change, maybe learn some new ways to manage my emotions or relationships, find purpose in doing the things you do…or want to do.

If you are looking to improve your mood, friendships and relationships, ease tensions in work and family life, and resolve long-running issues that may be holding you back, I would look forward to working with you. This work takes attachment, co-regulation and the social neurobiology of emotions seriously as foundations of mental health. With the help of other trauma-specific techniques, we can also work towards peace and fulfillment in the aftermath of trauma, whether single-incident or chronic and complex.

Challenges we encounter in our lives are indicators of being "stuck" in our personal and relational growth. Psychotherapy can help us get "unstuck".... My approach is process and relationally oriented - "solutions" can come from changing our relationships with ourselves and others in our lives, and restructuring ourselves as we work with our life challenges. Depression, anxiety, trauma, men's issues, relationship strain, addictions -substances/alcohol, gambling, shopping, pornography, gaming. My experience can be helpful - psychotherapist, crisis worker, clinical supervisor, administrator, manager, policy analyst and educator.

I specialize in youth/adolescents and younger adults, particularly those with Anxiety, AD/HD, and/or Depression, or just life challenges. I do individual and family therapy, depending on the needs. I work with younger adults who have struggles with failure to launch, college coping struggles, or adults struggling with Anxiety, Depression, and/or AD/HD. Also, if you are having struggles with parenting or helping your child with their struggles; I have specialized in working in these areas for over 15 years. Feel free to contact to see if we are a good fit! I am doing Telehealth and In person sessions.

Therapy takes courage and honesty. My goal is to facilitate and help navigate the specific and unique obstacles you are presented with. I want to share the right tools and skills that will help you navigate future dilemmas. I am here to help how I can, and have specific focus on depression, anxiety, and self-esteem problems. While not helping others in therapy, I enjoy reading, talking with friends and family, learning new things, trying new foods, cooking with my wife, and keeping up with my todler daughter’s zest for life.

Whatever you are experiencing is welcome! I offer an accepting & collaborative style to help you find a greater sense of belonging & peace. I am interested in working with people whose viewpoints and identities cross the societal spectrum. In addition to my training as a therapist, my life experiences include reaching across political divides and religious differences, navigating neurodivergence, and supporting people with LGBTQIA+ identities. As a cis-gendered male, I am familiar with both the privileges and challenges faced by men in our society; and as an elder, I am familiar with many of the challenges of life transitions.

Sometimes we struggle to make sense of what is happening around us. Sometimes we need help to get through these hard times. In these tough times, we may battle depression, anxiety, connection with others, or addictions. My goal is to help you understand your story and help you make sense of what you have learned and become more insightful, confident, and successful in life, therefore making the change you would like to see in your life. I help people work through relationship issues, anxiety, depression, ADHD, and addictions which usually stem from events or traumas.

My approach to helping youth and teens overcome the symptoms they are experiencing begins with teaching them how to identify and express emotions. I utilize tools from Violet Oaklander’s work to teach youth how to express themselves, which leads to a greater understanding of what they are feeling in the moment. The follow-on effect is greater emotional regulation and communication of their needs. I help youth regulate their emotions by teaching mindfulness. Through mindfulness and focusing on the present moment, youth and teens feel relief from anticipatory anxiety, and depression from events in the past.

My hope for therapy, and our time together, is that you can start to become more aware of your thoughts, emotions, behaviors and beliefs. By doing this you will start the process of empowering yourself towards a whole healthy person. We will spend time together examining each of these categories in a way that will give you a new outlook on life. I also believe balance in life is needed, and often times we lose this balance. Together we can explore ways to regain sense of self and establish balance.

It can be different. I believe in helping individuals on their paths toward flourishing relationships and insightful introspection. I am a first-generation Latino with white privilege. I grew up in a low-socioeconomic neighborhood. I began this journey with a desire for couples to build healthy foundations together, and for children to find their voice in the world around them. I utilize an attachment-based approach that emphasizes change occurring in the therapy room with an exploration of core emotions at the root. You can expect me to show up as the unique me because I value you bringing your unique self.