Daniel Adler (he/him)

My Approach to Helping

Whatever brings you to therapy, you'll have the chance to broaden your repertoire of possible responses and to move towards greater balance. I primarily utilize modalities that are experiential, rooted in mindfulness, conscious of humanity’s connection to nature, and critical of oppressive societal structures. We’ll practice awareness of what’s happening in the moment; we’ll use playful and evocative language to encourage new ways of thinking, feeling, and relating; we might do some drawing, journaling, guided meditations, or embodiment practices; and I will invite you to join in discovering and testing out creative approaches to enacting your preferred ways of living.

My Values as a Therapist

One of my favorite quotes, and an idea that I personally strive to live by, comes from Mari Ruti, who says: “The crafting of character is not a matter of perfecting the self, but rather of perfecting the self’s ability to revere its less than perfect incarnations.” With that in mind, I approach therapy with the belief that life is defined by constant change, and that the work of therapy is a nonlinear process of rediscovering, understanding, and grappling with one’s own and others’ imperfect humanity. Together we’ll regard your experiences with compassion and curiosity, and you'll experiment with new ways of responding. As a human who holds many privileged identities, I recognize that my experience of navigating the world may be quite different from yours. Given this, I will approach our work together both with humility toward your experience and knowledge, and with hope that we might deconstruct and reimagine the stories, roles, and patterns that no longer serve you.