Trauma / PTSD, Marital & Premarital, Family Conflict, Life Transition, Grief, Depression, Anxiety

Couples/Marriage Counseling, Family Counseling, Individual Counseling

Online in New Mexico

31 years in practice

Ages served: 11-65+

Accepted insurance & self-pay

Dan accepts 7 insurers

United Healthcare | Optum

United Healthcare | Optum - Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

United Healthcare | Optum Medicare Advantage

Christus Health Plan Medicare Advantage

JP Farley Corporation

Multi Plan PHCS

UMR

SELF-PAY COSTS

Out-of-pocket session costs for clients who don’t have insurance or aren’t covered by their insurance for mental health services.

$200

first session

$170

subsequent sessions

About Dan

Hello! I am a life-long New Mexican who loves our beautiful state that we are blessed to live in. I focus on a compassionate and holistic approach to self-exploration, healing and transformation. I utilize a solution-focused, mindfulness perspective, strength-based approach and integrative style. I am enthusiastic about helping you address and process different issues in your life that will allow you to live a more fulfilled existence and to be your best and authentic self.

I have experience in working on different past and immediate life challenges and issues- such as symptoms of depression, anxiety, anger, grief/loss, life transitions, unresolved trauma and family of origin related issues. I also work with different populations including children, teens, young adults, mature adults and the LBGTQ+ community.

My work combines the evidence-based effectiveness of cognitive behavioral constructs with mindfulness, solution-focused modalities, and brief client-centered therapy. This leads to meaningful changes in our lives, perspectives, and the ability to accomplish both short- and longer-term goals, while increasing self-fulfillment and overall happiness.

"I am experienced in working with different populations from children to mature adults in addressing real life issues in order to facilitate growth, development and understanding in pursuit of self-actualization and self- fulfillment. I believe that all individuals have the potential for success and happiness and deserve to feel good about who they are and what they choose to become. "

Get to know Dan

Why did you decide to become a counselor or psychiatric provider?

To assist others in their pursuit of happiness in their lives.

What types of clients do you work best with?

Teens and young adults.

What's one thing you wish all clients knew about therapy, mental health, or the healing process?

That things can be better and you can live a happy meaningful life and that everyone deserves to feel good.

What can clients expect in their first session with you and in the early stages of therapy?

To get to know you and establish both short- and longer-term goals to work on.

What personal experiences or values inform your practice as a therapist/provider?

My pursuit of self-reflection and discovery to lead a more meaningful and authentic life.

How do you tailor therapy to meet each client’s unique needs?

Meet the client where they are and explore with them who they want to be.

Other areas of focus

SpecialitiesTrauma / PTSD, Marital & Premarital, Family Conflict, Life Transition, Grief, Depression, Anxiety, Suicidal Ideation, Teen Violence, Video Game Addiction, Weight Loss, Women’s Issues, Relationships, School Issues, Self Esteem, Self-Harming, Seniors & Geriatric, Sexual Abuse, Sexual Addiction, Social Anxiety, Spirituality, Step-Family / Blended Family Issues, Stress / Mental Stress / Work Stress, Substance Use, Mood Disorders, Obesity, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Open Relationships / Non-Monogamy, Oppositional Defiance Disorder (ODD), Panic Attack, Parenting, Peer Relationships, Performance Anxiety, Personality Disorders, Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum, Racial Identity, LGBTQIA+, Men’s Issues, Military / Veteran, Dissociative Identity Disorders (DID), Divorce, Domestic Abuse, Domestic Violence, Dual Diagnosis, Emotional Disturbance, First Responders, Gambling, Gender Identity / Transgender, Hoarding, Impulse Control Disorders, Infertility, Infidelity, Internet Addiction, Learning / Intellectual Disabilities, Career Counseling, Caregivers, Codependency, Coping Skills, Addiction, Adoption, Alcohol Use, Anger Management, Antisocial Personality, Behavioral Issues, Bipolar Disorder, Body Dysmorphia, Body Image Issues

ApproachesPsychotherapy, Relational, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Strength-Based Therapy, Trauma-Focused, Multicultural, Person-Centered Therapy, Humanistic / Rogerian, Integrative, Mindfulness-Based Therapy (MBCT), Family / Marital, Motivational Interviewing, Family Systems, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), Culturally Sensitive, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Attachment-Based