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Daniel Bernhardt

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Daniel Bernhardt, LPC

Arizona

Licensed Professional Counselor - Anger and Relationships

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Key details

  • CredentialsLPC
  • LicenseLPC, Arizona / LPC-13565
  • NPI1972895811
  • Experience20 years
  • LanguagesEnglish
  • LocationArizona

About

  • CBT skills
  • Mindfulness and ACT
  • Emotion-focused work

About Daniel

Daniel Bernhardt is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Arizona with 20 years of experience. He works with adults on concerns such as stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, grief, anger, relationship and intimacy issues, and many other life challenges.

He describes therapy as active work. He helps people identify patterns that keep them stuck and then practices new ways of behaving. Sessions draw on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and client-centered methods. He uses practical skills alongside conversation to address problems like sleep disruption, low self-esteem, and coping with big life changes.

Daniel also supervises interns and associate counselors in Arizona as they gain hours toward independent licensure. He values helping newer clinicians develop their practice and clinical judgment. His background includes long-term private practice in Arizona after relocating from Wisconsin.

When someone brings problems with relationships, communication, or family conflict, he looks at patterns from the past and current triggers. He helps people work on forgiveness, boundaries, attachment issues, and rebuilding trust after infidelity. He also supports those managing mood conditions, ADHD, and career stress.

Sessions emphasize clear goals and steady skill building. Therapy is described as a collaborative effort where the client practices changes outside sessions. The process focuses on concrete steps for emotion regulation, improved communication, and more reliable routines.

Cost varies with location and sessions are delivered through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session using the See online therapy options button.

How sessions work

How his approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and choosing actions that match personal values. It helps when anger or avoidance get in the way of life goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches concrete skills to shift those patterns. It is useful for anxiety, sleep problems, and anger management. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people recognize and name emotions and then practice different responses to relationship stress.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist and client will review needs, goals, and preferences and agree on what to try first. That collaborative decision can change over time as progress is reviewed and new targets emerge.

Confirm current session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by removing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins during a workday, or avoiding being on camera when that feels difficult. Practical benefits include keeping momentum between sessions with homework and skill practice and using session time to role-play communication or rehearse calming techniques that translate directly to everyday situations.

Areas of focus

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsDepression

Also works with

LGBTTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional 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 phobia

Therapeutic 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 Therapy

Experience

20+ years

Listed in

Arizona

Languages

English

Questions

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does he help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, anger, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, and related concerns listed in his profile.

What is his general therapy style?

He uses active, skills-based work combining CBT, DBT, ACT, EFT, and client-centered methods to address behavior patterns and emotional regulation.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has 20 years of experience in counseling practice and supervises interns and associate counselors in Arizona.

What are his credentials and location?

He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Arizona and practices there.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English only.

Does he work with international clients?

He does not accept international clients at this time.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I get started with him?

Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

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Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.

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