About Daniel
Daniel 'Dan' Sullivan focuses on common life stresses and anxiety. He helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, career concerns, depression, anger, and ADHD. Dan speaks plainly and keeps sessions informal so people can talk without pressure.
Dan is a Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW, practicing in Michigan with seven years of experience. He aims to create an open space where clients can share thoughts and feelings without judgment.
Background and approach
He frames therapy as a practical process and encourages small, achievable steps toward change. In sessions Dan uses client-centered techniques to listen and reflect what matters to each person. He also draws on cognitive behavioral ideas to identify unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors.
Solution-focused methods are used to set short-term goals and notice progress sooner. People often come to Dan when they feel stuck at work, low in motivation, or overwhelmed by life changes. He also supports those dealing with compassion fatigue and issues connected to impulsivity or communication problems.
His style is straightforward and collaborative; he helps people clarify what they want and plan realistic next steps. Dan describes therapy as a team effort. He encourages clients to weigh options and pick strategies that fit their daily life.
The approach is practical, conversational, and aimed at keeping progress doable between sessions.
Approaches that fit online therapy and daily life
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters to the client. It helps people feel heard and guides them to find their own solutions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at patterns of thinking and behavior and tries practical experiments to change unhelpful habits. It is often used for anxiety, stress, and low mood. Solution-Focused Therapy zeroes in on small steps and clear short-term goals so clients start noticing progress quickly.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about their needs, preferences, and what feels realistic. Then they will try methods that fit those goals and adjust plans as progress is made.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging so people can pick what fits their routine. Video calls work well for full conversations and visual cues. Phone sessions are helpful when bandwidth is low or for a simpler check-in. Live chat and text messaging can support quick reflections, brief coaching, or ongoing encouragement between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, school, or busy family days.
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What this therapist works with
Most often
- Stress, Anxiety
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
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Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 7 years
- Licensed
- Michigan
- Languages
- English
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