Guiding Steps Counseling and Consultation Services, LLC

Dan understands therapy can feel awkward and enjoys building rapport with each client, so they feel comfortable throughout therapy. He enjoys helping clients who struggle with anxiety learn how to take back control of their daily life and work towards gaining the ability to manage anxiety that may occur in the future. He also enjoys using his experience and guiding clients through a variety of other struggles that may impact individuals on a daily basis, such as depression, trauma, life transitions, anger, adjustments, school, work, and social issues. He has experience working with children, adolescents, and adults in a variety of settings. Dan earned his Masters of Science in Education from the University of Akron with a focus in marriage and family therapy and professional counseling. He is trauma-informed and uses an eclectic approach to therapy ranging from using cognitive behavioral therapy, prolonged exposure, person-centered, solution-focused, structural, psychoeducation, neuroscience, and experiential approaches to meet clients needs. His previous behavioral and mental health experiences include working in community mental health, school-based, and private practice settings working with children, adolescents, and adults. Dan is a military veteran and teaches undergraduate and graduate courses as part-time faculty at the University of Akron for the Child and Family Development program in addition to providing therapy.