Portland Therapy Center
Daniel Swenson

Daniel Swenson (he/they)

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

MSW

I am a social worker who swears by evidence-based treatments but allows that there’s unknowable magic in the therapeutic relationship.

Client Status

accepting clients

Contact

503-476-1913

Email

At a Glance

Me

Rate: $140-$200

Provides free initial consultation

Practicing Since: 2014

Languages: English

Services

  • Individual

Insurances Accepted

  • Out of Pocket
  • Out of Network
  • Regence Blue Cross/Blue Shield

My Ideal Client

I work with adults, young and old, who are seeking to decrease suffering, increase authenticity, build community, and pursue a life that aligns with their values. I also have a special interest in working with artists and creative types whose mental health is interfering with their full expression. I strive to be anti-oppressive in my practice by supporting individuals creating social change in their communities.

My Approach to Helping

I want to help uncover your unique strengths and support you in living a life aligned with your values. I have a wide range of experience treating anxiety, depression, trauma, OCD, grief, aging, and substance use disorders. My approach to therapy is behavioral and relational. I believe that changing behaviors that no longer serve us, and recognizing thoughts as just thoughts, can free us to pursue the relationships, passions, and community that make life worth living. I am trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Exposure and Response Prevention, Behavioral Activation, and the DBT Prolonged Exposure Protocol. I have a keen interest in plant medicines, and enjoy helping people to integrate and consolidate the wisdom gained through psychedelic experiences. I also take a systemic perspective, and view capitalism as a driver of human suffering. I help clients find deeper connection and mutual support over striving and consumption.

Why I Became a Therapist

My path to becoming a therapist was circuitous. I graduated college in 2000 and worked as a musician, arts policy researcher, and career counselor, before getting a Master of Social Work degree in 2014. I have always been a sensitive person and for most of my 20s relied on alcohol to avoid emotional discomfort. I became a parent in my 30s and have been challenged in new and unexpected ways. All of this lived experience informs my clinical work.

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