Hello, My name is Dan Powell. I’m an experienced and compassionate therapist with over 20 years of experience working in the mental health field. I bring to my patients professional experience, caring, compassion and evidenced based treatments. Furthermore, with my diverse professional background I bring a wealth of knowledge, experience and individualized care and treatment. My specialties include treating: Anxiety, Depression, Phobias, life challenges and transitions, parenting skills, Obsessive Compulsive Disorders, couples conflicts, Bi-Polar disorders, alcohol and chemical addictions, Autism Spectrum, Trauma, Schizophrenia and personality disorders. Contact me today and book an appointment today. I look forward to meeting and helping you today. Best, Dan Powell MA., MFT, BCBA
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
You can expect an experienced, caring and knowledgeable therapist to help you on the way on your journey.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
I have 20 years experience working with individuals with severe and persistent mental health conditions. Also, I work with individuals with addictions, ADHD, Autism spectrum disorders.
About Dan Powell, MA, MFT, BCBA
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Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Over 20 years of experience providing psychotherapy to patients both in inpatient psychiatric hospital settings and outpatient settings. My experience implementing cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) has been extensive and profoundly impactful in treating depression, anxiety, and substance use disorders. CBT is a versatile, evidence-based approach that helps individuals identify and change negative thought patterns and behaviors contributing to their mental health. In my practice, I employ CBT techniques such as cognitive restructuring, behavioral activation, and coping skills training to empower clients to manage their symptoms effectively. By fostering a collaborative therapeutic environment, I guide clients in developing practical strategies to challenge and reframe their thoughts, ultimately leading to healthier behaviors and improved emotional well-being.
Existential
My experience with existential psychotherapy has been extremely helpful in the treatment of depression, anxiety, and substance use disorders, spanning more than two decades of practice. Existential psychotherapy concentrates on the examination of the fundamental components of human existence, including mortality, freedom, responsibility, and finding meaning in life. I assist my clients in confronting and comprehending these existential concerns, thereby assisting them in discovering personal meaning and purpose amid their challenges. I help motivate clients to investigate their values, beliefs, and life's most profound inquiries by cultivating a profound, genuine therapeutic relationship. This method not only helps alleviate symptoms but also fosters significant personal development and a greater sense of satisfaction.
Psychodynamic
At times, I will treat depression, anxiety, and substance use disorders by implementing psychodynamic psychotherapy. Psychodynamic psychotherapy explores the unconscious processes and past experiences that influence current emotions and behavior. I collaborate with clients to identify and comprehend the ingrained patterns, deep-seated fears, and unresolved conflicts that contribute to mental health challenges in my professional practice. I assist clients in gaining a deeper understanding of their inner selves, which in turn leads to emotional healing and increased self-awareness, by employing techniques such as free association, and transference exploration. This type of investigation not only mitigates symptoms but also encourages personal development and long-term transformation.