Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Depression
How Daniel works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Arizona
- Years in practice
- 20
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Daniel
Daniel Bernhardt is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Arizona. He brings 20 years of experience helping people address stress, anxiety, addiction, depression, anger, and related concerns. He uses straightforward, practical strategies to help clients make changes that matter in daily life.
Daniel emphasizes approaches that focus on thoughts, emotions, and values. He often combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
Background and approach
Sessions aim to identify unhelpful patterns and build clearer ways of coping and communicating. His background includes supervising interns and associate counselors as they gain hours toward independent licensure in Arizona. That teaching role keeps his work grounded in current practice and helps him explain ideas in simple terms.
He draws on two decades of experience to match methods to each person’s needs. In sessions he helps people work through anger, grief, trauma, relationship communication problems, body image worries, parenting strain, and career stress. He also supports people navigating ADHD, bipolar concerns, and compassion fatigue.
The focus is on practical steps, not labels. Clients can expect direct conversations, skill practice, and goal-focused planning. Daniel encourages active effort from the person in therapy so changes stick outside of sessions.
He aims to help people find clearer direction and more stable emotional footing. Daniel works in Arizona and conducts sessions in English. He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
What Daniel works with
Everything Daniel lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Daniel's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Depression
- LGBT
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Divorce and separation
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Infidelity
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
Approaches Daniel lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How ACT, CBT, and DBT work in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages people to notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then commit to actions that match what matters most. It can help with anger, anxiety, and motivation.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thinking and changing behaviors through clear exercises and practice. It is useful for anxiety, depression, sleep and eating concerns, and coping with life changes.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and better communication when feelings run high. It is often used for mood instability, intense emotions, and relationship problems.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to current struggles, goals, and preferences, then suggest methods to try. Sessions include checking progress and adjusting the plan together so work stays relevant and useful.
Online therapy offers flexibility across several formats. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can fit into a short break or work better with lower bandwidth. Live chat and text-based messaging are good for quick check-ins, between-session coaching, or when typing feels easier than speaking. These options make it simpler to practice skills and stay consistent with care.
Questions people ask about Daniel
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, anger, grief, trauma and many related issues like body image, communication problems, and parenting strain.
What is his therapy style like?
He uses practical, goal-oriented work drawing on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to teach skills and shift patterns.
How much experience does he have?
He has 20 years of professional experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in Arizona.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Arizona and practices there.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to match different needs and schedules.
How are sessions paid for?
Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time; cost varies with location and therapist availability.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on the therapists availability.