Therapist profile
Daniel Bernhardt, LPC
LPC in Arizona - family and parenting concerns
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- ACT and CBT
- DBT skills
- Parenting support
About Daniel
Daniel Bernhardt is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, licensed in Arizona with 20 years of experience. He works with adults on common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, and parenting strain. He also addresses relationship and intimacy-related issues and supports people dealing with trauma, eating and sleeping difficulties, and self-esteem problems.
He uses approaches drawn from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Client-Centered work. In sessions he helps people notice habits and thoughts that get in the way, try small behavior changes, and practice skills to manage strong emotions. He describes therapy as active work that asks for commitment and regular effort.
Daniel has experience supervising interns and associate counselors in Arizona, helping newer clinicians gain hours toward independent licensure. He moved to Arizona in 2006 after growing up in Wisconsin, and he draws on two decades of practice when supporting adults facing life transitions, parenting challenges, or difficult relationship dynamics.
People who meet with him can expect practical conversations about how patterns began and what can change now. He often focuses on communication problems, attachment and abandonment concerns, codependency, blended family stress, divorce and separation issues, and forgiveness and guilt. He also works with matters such as ADHD, compassion fatigue, and career stress.
If someone is ready to begin, Daniel asks them to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the platform. The site uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
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How his approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people clarify values and take small steps toward those values while learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings. It can help with anxiety, grief, and life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical strategies to change unhelpful patterns; it is often used for depression, anxiety, and sleep or eating difficulties. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills for people who experience intense emotions or relationship conflict.Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about their goals, preferences, and current challenges and together choose techniques that fit. Sessions often mix skill practice, behavior experiments, and conversations about patterns and attachments.
The biography does not specify session formats here, so confirm the current online session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy home routines, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Working remotely can also help people try real-time skill practice between moments at home or work. Licensed professionals and therapists adapt their methods so those practical benefits are used toward the client's goals.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Arizona
Languages
English
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What kinds of issues does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting concerns, and many family-related problems.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses an active, skills-based approach drawing on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Client-Centered methods to work on thoughts, behaviors, and emotion regulation.
How much experience does he have?
He has 20 years of clinical experience and has worked as a supervisor for interns and associate counselors in Arizona.
Where is he licensed and practicing?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, licensed in Arizona and practices from that state.
What languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are costs handled?
Session cost varies with location; the service uses a subscription payment model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule your first session.
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