About Daniel
Daniel Bernhardt is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Arizona with 20 years of experience. He focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, and relationship and intimacy-related concerns. He uses straightforward talk and practical strategies to guide clients toward clearer choices and better daily coping.
Daniel draws on several therapy styles to match what each person needs. He blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to address thoughts, emotions, and behavior.
How Daniel works
He also uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) principles when working on attachment and closeness issues. Sessions emphasize learning skills, noticing patterns, and making changes that fit real life. He has a background supervising newer counselors and has spent many years in clinical practice in Arizona.
That experience shapes a practical approach to problems like addiction, ADHD, mood concerns, and career stress. Daniel pays attention to how family history, communication, and attachment affect current struggles. People meet him for help with things such as body image, codependency, infidelity, parenting strain, and forgiveness.
He aims to break down big problems into small, manageable steps. Therapy includes goal-setting, homework between sessions, and measurable skills for coping. Daniel works in English and offers sessions in several online formats.
He explains options clearly and helps clients choose what fits their schedule and needs. Starting is a matter of completing a brief questionnaire and scheduling the first appointment.
Daniel lists 9 ways of working on the entry:
What Daniel works with
The areas below are the ones Daniel selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
Also listed
- Abandonment
- ADHD
- Anger management
- Attachment issues
- Bipolar disorder
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Career difficulties
- Coaching
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Compassion fatigue
- Control issues
- Coping with life changes
- Dependent personality
- Depression
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Divorce and separation
- Eating disorders
- Family conflicts
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Grief
- Guilt and shame
- Infidelity
- Intimacy-related issues
- LGBT
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Self-love
- Sleeping disorders
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Trauma and abuse
Training and background
| Register | LPC |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 20 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Arizona |
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Online support options
How Daniel's Approaches Work Online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that match their values; it is useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and changing behaviors through practical exercises, which helps with anxiety, mood issues, and coping skills. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills to reduce impulsive reactions and improve relationships.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Daniel will talk with each person about goals, daily challenges, and what methods seem most promising. Together they decide which strategies to try and adjust the plan as needed based on what helps in real life.
Online sessions offer flexibility and easier access to care. Video calls let visual cues guide skill teaching and emotional work. Phone sessions can be a lower-bandwidth option or a simpler check-in during a busy day. Live chat and text-based messaging work well for brief support, tracking progress, or continuing work between sessions. These formats make it easier to fit counseling into work, school, and family routines.
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