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Daniel Bernhardt, LPC

  • Experience20 years
  • LocationArizona
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Addictions
  • Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Client-Centered Therapy
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About Daniel

Daniel Bernhardt is an Arizona-licensed professional counselor (LPC) who brings two decades of clinical experience to his practice. He draws on cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and acceptance and commitment therapy to help people examine longstanding patterns and shift unhelpful beliefs.

Background and approach

Daniel emphasizes a bio-psycho-social-spiritual perspective, aiming to address the whole person rather than isolated symptoms. Over his career he has worked with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family problems, trauma and grief, mood conditions such as depression and bipolar, and challenges around self-esteem, eating and sleeping.

He also supports people facing career changes, parenting struggles, intimacy and communication issues, and ADHD-related difficulties. Daniel has experience mentoring interns and associate counselors as a clinical supervisor in Arizona and has maintained a independent practice in the state for many years.

His approach balances practical skills with deeper exploration, helping clients set clear goals and practice new ways of responding to old triggers. Clients can expect collaborative, active therapy that combines evidence-based techniques with attention to personal values and life context.

Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Care



Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify personal values and take committed action toward a more meaningful life while learning to relate differently to painful thoughts and emotions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and building practical skills to change behaviors and improve mood. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) adds tools for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness when intense emotions interfere with daily functioning.

Choosing the right approach is collaborative and often evolves over time. The therapist works with each person to match methods to their goals, preferences, and life circumstances, adjusting strategies as progress unfolds to ensure the fit feels helpful and achievable.

Online sessions using video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging make engaging in these therapies more flexible. These formats support regular skill practice between meetings, allow scheduling around work or family demands, and make access to licensed professionals easier from different locations within Arizona. The variety of session types helps people find a rhythm that fits their life while working on the therapy goals set with the clinician.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
Areas of focus include stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, bipolar, ADHD, and related challenges such as self-esteem, eating and sleeping issues.
Which therapeutic styles shape the work?
Therapy combines Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and Client-Centered methods to blend skill-building with values-based exploration.
How much clinical experience does this counselor have?
He brings 20 years of professional counseling experience to his practice, including work supervising interns and associate counselors pursuing licensure.
What are the therapist's credentials and practice location?
He holds the credential LPC with the designation AZ LPC LPC-13565 and practices in Arizona.
Can people who speak other languages work with this therapist?
Sessions are offered in English; he does not list additional languages and is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are available for appointments?
Clients can meet through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on scheduling and preferences.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that may be canceled at any time.
What steps should someone take to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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

Licensed

Arizona

Languages

English

What Daniel can help with

Daniel Bernhardt works with clients on stress and anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, and depression.

Daniel works with interns and associate counselors.

Daniel works with adolescent and young adult issues.

How Daniel approaches therapy

Daniel's clinical approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Daniel is a Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in Arizona, with 20 years of clinical experience.