Daniel Gunn
About Daniel
Some clients find it interesting that Daniel is a beekeeper. Strange as it sounds, the hobby helps him practice mindfulness. When Daniel focuses on the bees, he gets stung less often; when distracted, he tends to be careless, and the bees can become more aggressive. While Daniel doesn’t recommend that clients take up beekeeping, he uses this experience to help others become more mindful so that life stings a little less and situations feel less overwhelming.
Starting therapy can feel overwhelming or even intimidating. Daniel hopes that, like many clients before them, new clients will find the process to be a rewarding journey—one that leads to greater clarity, resilience, and a stronger sense of freedom in life. With over 25 years of experience as a priest, educator, and counselor, Daniel has had the privilege of helping people navigate life’s challenges in ways that bring healing and growth.
Daniel’s Approach to Therapy
Daniel integrates a variety of disciplines to help clients focus on workable solutions while also examining the root causes of their discomforts. From depression and anxiety to addiction, solutions are often found deep inside each person. Daniel’s goal is to help clients become better adjusted and differentiated so they can live the lives they deserve.
Having worked in a variety of settings where theory meets everyday life, Daniel uses that experience, along with a diverse educational background, to help clients define their issues, clarify their values, explore psycho-social-spiritual resources, and achieve practical solutions to life challenges. Daniel specializes in psychotherapy for trauma, addictions, disordered relationships, and other complex issues. He employs CBT, DBT, Solution-Focused Therapy, Systems Analysis, and philosophical approaches to support clients struggling with depression, anxiety, addictions, and more complex disorders. Daniel is especially skilled in addressing religious trauma, spiritual confusion, and ethical or moral dilemmas.
Fun Fact
Outside of work, Daniel can often be found tending to his bees, practicing mindfulness, or reflecting on how everyday moments can teach focus, patience, and presence.