At a glance
- Credentials
- LPC
- License
- LPC, Arizona / LPC-13565
- NPI
- 1972895811
- Experience
- 20 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Arizona
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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- Motivational focus
- Values based work
- Goal oriented
About Daniel
Daniel Bernhardt is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Arizona. He brings 20 years of experience to his work and aims to help people uncover strengths and move toward a more satisfying life. Daniel emphasizes practical steps and clear goals so clients feel progress over time.
He uses Motivational Interviewing alongside approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Sessions focus on identifying patterns that keep people stuck and on building skills to change thoughts and behaviors. Daniel frames therapy as a collaborative effort that asks for active participation from the person seeking help.
His experience includes supporting people with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction concerns, grief, trauma and identity-related matters. He also addresses issues like sleep and eating concerns, parenting strain, career questions, and relationship or intimacy difficulties. Additional focuses include body image, codependency, communication problems, attachment and abandonment concerns, and coping with major life changes.
Daniel also works with counseling interns and associate counselors as a clinical supervisor in Arizona, contributing to training the next generation of clinicians. He combines a bio-psycho-social-spiritual perspective with concrete tools from evidence-based therapies. The goal is to help people clarify values, reduce barriers, and take steps that match their goals.
To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule based on the therapist's availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time, and cost varies with location and therapist availability.
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Approaches for motivation, values, and practical change
Motivational Interviewing focuses on helping people find their own reasons for change. It uses open questions and reflective listening to build motivation and reduce resistance, which is useful when someone feels stuck or uncertain about change.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people clarify their values and take action that matches those values. It includes techniques for noticing thoughts and feelings without letting them dictate behavior, and it can help with anxiety, depression, and life transitions.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It teaches concrete skills for shifting unhelpful thinking and building new habits, which can reduce anxiety and improve mood.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their goals, preferences, and daily life. Together they will try strategies, check what helps, and adjust the plan based on what feels most useful.
Confirm current session options before booking to know how sessions are arranged. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and offer options for people who prefer not to use video. Ask about the available session formats when you complete the matching questionnaire so arrangements match your needs. -
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
LGBTTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHDAdditional focus areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaTherapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyExperience
20+ years
Listed in
Arizona
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does this therapist help with?
He supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, and many related concerns such as body image, codependency, sleep and eating problems.
What is his therapeutic style?
He emphasizes Motivational Interviewing with practical therapies like ACT and CBT, using a collaborative, active approach that focuses on values and behavior change.
How long has he practiced?
He has twenty years of professional experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor working in Arizona.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He is an LPC licensed in Arizona and practices in that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does pricing and payment work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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