My name is Dan Dashner. I am dually licensed in the treatment of mental health and substance use disorders. As a therapist, I prefer to look beyond labels and identify and resolve root causes for emotional pain and suffering. Clients I work with are typically individuals, couples, and families who are experiencing some form of emotional discomfort, or emotional pain. Sometimes this is stress brought on by recent changes to work, family, or significant relationships. Other times the focus of therapy is with clients who've made repeated but unsuccessful attempts at resolving a persistent condition. My focus is always on successful clinical outcomes. Although my theoretical approach to therapy is strongly rooted in a cognitive behavioral tradition, I know individuals respond uniquely to varying approaches to therapy. Our needs are essentially the same, and yet uniquely personal and existentially sacred. My communication style in therapy involves gently helping clients share those things that are most difficult to share. Without feeling judged. Without feeling pressured. Feeling safe and feeling trusted. And knowing your words are precious and you are being heard. To tame it, we must first name it. We do this together.