Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Hi I'm Dan and I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who offers video, telephone, and face to face sessions for individuals and families.
Client Status
503 516 4455
1340 SW Bertha Blvd Suite 101
Portland, 97219
Rate: $125
Provides free initial consultation
Provides telehealth services
Practicing Since: 2007
Languages: English
The clients in my practice are a combination of families and adults working on various ideas and practices that involve solving problems, changing behavior, getting through transitions, finding meaning, and feeling understood.
Specialties
Narrative work, is a worldview. I believe all humans are entitled to their own reality and culture. I believe we all benefit from a safe way to tell our own personal stories. My narrative work allows for a certain type of conversation that you may not have had before. Your story and your reality are the most important part of our work together. I am a guide assisting you in navigating your story. We will explore together and find new pathways for your life and your story.
The relational approach is built on this idea that the therapist and the client will develop a relationship, build on strengths, and then within the context of being in a relationship over time, work through issues and find ways of tolerating emotions. By being a relational therapist, I am using my 'self'. I will tell you the truth about what I am experiencing as a person in your life, not as an authority figure.
Specialties
Gender is a human concept created by humans through our language and our cultures. Gender is an open ended concept in my practice, you are the author/writer of your story. Self esteem, career related issues, relationship issues, sexual health, self confidence, body/food/eating experiences, and gender identity are also areas I have experience with from a "gender" point of view. I look forward to hearing your story.
Chronic pain can be suffocating. The endless visits to providers, some of whom don't even trust that you are in the pain you describe. The loss of previous freedoms and activities. Physical pain can lead to depression, anxiety, and panic among other experiences people dislike. There is evidence that therapy can reduce stress and therefore reduce and/or help with pain. My hope is to connect with your personal/unique story. From there we can break isolation and develop your personal story.
How we experience our closest relationships can effect how we feel and behave. Feeling connected in our personal and romantic relationships can provide a sense of sanctuary and support in our lives and as with all close relationships we also experience feelings that can be overwhelming. Relationships can be emotional. Relationships are important. Focusing on intimacy, experiencing feelings , learning about ourselves, and using open communication are my focus with relationships and families.
The word "trauma" has come to mean so many things at this point in our culture. I work to create a safe and caring space to talk about your story and relieve isolation. Your preferences are the highest priority. This work will be done at your speed not mine. I have found that the telling of our personal stories with a trusted guide leads to experiences that help calm the mind and body. With your preferences in mind we can collaborate together.
Dan Harold LCSW has not posted any group sessions.
People often talk about how difficult change is. But if we really stop and look back on most of the difficult periods of our life, we often learn to appreciate the results of change. Of course there are certain hurtful experiences that will never feel positive. I want to acknowledge that, and point out that I'm talking about all the other changes in our lives. Not everything makes sense, and not everything happens for a reason.