Daniel Bernhardt is a Licensed Professional Counselor who brings two decades of experience to his practice in Arizona.
01About Daniel
Daniel Bernhardt is a Licensed Professional Counselor who brings two decades of experience to his practice in Arizona. He works with people facing anxiety, depression, stress, addiction, grief, and trauma. Daniel helps clients who are navigating relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting stress, career questions, and identity issues related to LGBT experiences.
He favors practical, evidence-based tools to address day-to-day struggles. Expect clear, goal-focused conversations that identify unhelpful patterns and build new ways of coping.
Background and approach
He blends approaches to match the person’s needs rather than sticking to a single method. Daniel has spent many years supervising counseling interns and associate counselors as they build toward independent licensure in Arizona. That experience informs his work and keeps him attuned to fresh ideas and practical skills that help people make steady progress.
In sessions he emphasizes collaboration. Clients and he set realistic goals, practice new skills, and track small changes that add up over time. He also helps people working through specific issues like body image, codependency, anger, and sleep problems.
People looking for a therapist who uses straightforward language will find his style direct but compassionate. He aims to help people uncover long-standing patterns, improve communication, and regain a sense of direction. Daniel’s approach is rooted in helping people take manageable steps toward a more satisfying life.
02Credentials
- LPC (Arizona)
- License LPC-13565 · expires September 2026
- NPI
- 1972895811 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Daniel lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Depression
- LGBT
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Divorce and separation
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Infidelity
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
Methods Daniel names
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
These are the methods Daniel names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
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04Online support
Online approaches that focus on skills and values
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages people to clarify their values and take small, meaningful actions toward them. It helps with anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes by teaching practical steps tied to what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with real-life experiments. It is useful for anxiety, mood concerns, sleep problems, and managing strong emotions. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) combines emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills to help people who struggle with intense feelings and relationship difficulties.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to match methods to their goals and preferences. Together they set goals, try different techniques, and adjust the plan based on what helps most.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit varied schedules. Video lets people use visual cues for deeper conversation, while phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat or messaging can be helpful for quick check-ins, coaching between sessions, or shorter weekly touchpoints. These options give flexibility for busy routines, work breaks, and differing comfort with being on camera.
05Questions people ask
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and grief. He also addresses relationship concerns, parenting strain, body image, and work-related stress.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His style blends client-centered listening with practical, evidence-based techniques. Sessions focus on setting goals, practicing skills, and tracking small changes.
How much experience does he have?
He has 20 years of experience in counseling, including supervising interns and associate counselors pursuing licensure in Arizona.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor with an Arizona LPC credential and practices in Arizona.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
He meets by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging depending on the session type chosen.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. Then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.
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