Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) Therapists in Silverdale, WA

Asking for help and finding the support you need is a courageous act and I applaud you for beginning, or returning to, a healing path. Having been in the mental health field for over 30 years, I am certain there is a path of healing for those who want to change their lives. I'd be honored to walk that path with you. ​

4/9/23 Taking new clients! Poulsbo or Port Orchard locations. Seniors, Couples, Adults, Adolescents. Eclectic, client centered, flexible, & solution focused. My priority is change YOU want, YOUR goals, and outcomes. Anger, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Relationships, Addictions, Men's issues. Unfulfilled? Work is tailored to achieve meaningful, enduring change in any circumstance. Using CBT, awareness, acceptance ( ACT ) and combination contemporary, innovative modalities to build resilience and courage to face change. Christian counseling & LGBTQ friendly. Ask about outdoor therapy adventures! Also www.worthypursuitsnorthwest.com

If you are struggling with a relationship, familial issues, a difficult life transition, or just struggling to get through the day-to-day then it is a good time to ask for help.I believe that it is never too late to start counseling and that counseling is a unique experience for everyone.Some people might go to counseling weekly for years, some might go to sessions weekly for 6 months and then transition to biweekly, some might be going to counseling for the first time, and some might be looking for a new counselor.All these experiences are valid, and my goal is to help you figure out what works for you and what you want to achieve.

I'm interested in working on your goals and helping you change perspective on any self-defeating thoughts you might have. Talking about a problem, issue or concern can be cathartic. Anxiety and depression are all too common in today's fast paced technology driven culture. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy takes on multiple evidence based therapeutic approaches that can help you be the best version of yourself.

Therapy is a time of challenge and change, sorrow and celebration. I strive to provide a climate in which my clients can truly explore themselves and their world. Regardless of technique, I believe that the greatest strength in treatment lies in a meaningful relationship between client and therapist.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist trained to provide psychological assessment and therapy for individuals struggling with chemical dependency, co-occurring disorders, mood disorders, neurocognitive impairment, learning disabilities, eating disorders, trauma, and adjustment disorders. I utilize empirically-supported testing and clinical interviewing techniques to provide thorough psychological assessments and differential diagnoses. My treatment approach is grounded in Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy. I use evidence-based mindfulness exercises, cognitive-behavior therapy, and biofeedback training to help clients gain increasing awareness of their vulnerabilities and strengths. Clients change by learning to monitor and redirect dysfunctional thoughts before they manifest into undesirable behavior.

NOTE: client names were necessarily changed for confidentiality: "Dr. Danny sees the true issues with more insight than most." --- Tammy (professional teen girl advocate and club founder); "Dr. Danny has a keen understanding about the hidden struggles of people." --- Brent (therapist/counselor); "Dr. Danny's willingness to be real is refreshing!" --- Liz (wife, mother); "Without gimmicks or cliches, Dr. Danny fosters and facilitates a very safe space to know healing and freedom...to talk about what, before, could not be said out loud." --- Mike (minister)

When we go through significant life changes, strained relationships, or difficult experiences, it makes sense to feel lonely, stuck, or confused about how to move forward. Feelings of anxiety, depression, shame, guilt, stress and worry are common, normal parts of life that can give us important information about what we may need. I specialize in helping you identify, notice, and heal the barriers that are keeping you from connecting meaningfully with yourself, the people you love, and the world you care about.

Are you struggling to deal with difficulties from your childhood or from more recent past experiences? Are you feeling overwhelmed and need support, building the tools to reconnect with feelings of peace? Do you have experiences that seem to linger; impacting your emotional and physical well being? Are you looking for ways to develop inner strength and authenticity that has the power to promote wellness in all parts of your life? I would love to meet to discuss your goals to work collaboratively on a pathway to healing.

Many of you reading this may feel like this season of your life is out of control or beyond your capacity. Let me come alongside you and while we discover together what stability might feel like for you, and it is my goal to help you find a way towards that. I see you as being the only one who can say if something is working in your life or not. You get to take the lead in where we focus our time together. I believe all my clients have the capacity to make lasting changes in their life towards whatever goals of health and wellness they have. I see it as my job to set an atmosphere of comfort and potential.