Life is tough. If you feel stuck, overwhelmed, or out of rhythm by the complexity and challenges life may present; I can and will help you. My name is Damon Neely. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and U.S Marine Corps veteran with 18 years’ of health care experience. I specialize in working with both young-adult and middle-aged men experiencing anxiety and/or depressive symptoms. If you are struggling with any of the following issues: mid-life anxiety, perfectionism, unrealistic expectations, feelings of failure, low self-worth, self-acceptance, upcoming lifestyle decisions, relational issues with spouse/partner/family, social skills, anger management, emotional regulation, fatherhood, as well as meaning/purpose; I believe I can provide you the space to explore these issues and help you find a pathway towards resolution. Languages that I speak include English. In my free time, I enjoy exercising, sports, reading, and watching epic movies or tv shows. What brings me the most fulfillment these days is being a father to my three beautiful daughters and husband to my incredible wife. I want to hear your story and gain insight into who you are, what you believe, and what you value. I genuinely believe that you have the power to re-author your story if it got off-track. You have the ability to reinvent yourself and engage in your own existential makeover. I will be your guide on your quest to make changes and I walk next to you as you take on whatever challenges you must face. Answer the call. Let’s take the next step on your hero’s journey.

What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?

Clients can expect a safe, laid back environment as we begin building a trusting relationship in order for clients to feel comfortable exploring difficulty and challenging issues.

Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.

Even though I am trained in several theoretical orientations, my best traits include empathy, curiosity, compassion, and being non-judgmental. I thrive working with young adult and middle aged men because I have experienced many of the same issues that challenge men today pertaining to understanding our self, navigating our significant relationship, our vocations, and our desire to be something greater than our ourselves. I like to focus on issues fundamental to the core human condition such as anxiety, meaning making, purpose, freedom, responsibility, self-actualization, self-worth, guilt and acceptance. Analysis of these conditions/concepts during our sessions brings insight which is the key to change.

Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.

I specialize in working with both young-adult and middle-aged men struggling with anxiety and depressive symptoms related to past, present, and future stressors, or events. I address men’s issues including mid-life anxiety, perfectionism, unrealistic expectations, feelings of failure, low self-worth, self-acceptance, values towards life decisions, relational issues towards spouse/partner, social skills, anger management, emotional regulation, role specification, fatherhood, meaning/purpose, and identity. Moreover, I am a prior service veteran and I enjoy collaborating with veterans as they transition and adjust to civilian life.

About Damon Neely