Daniel Blanchette, LPC

Daniel Blanchette is an Oregon-based therapist who helps people coping with anxiety, depression, stress, grief, trauma, relationship and intimacy concerns, and problems with sleep or addictions. He brings a practical, down-to-earth approach shaped by two decades of clinical work and community roles. He uses straightforward language and aims to make therapy feel manageable and focused on real-life change.

He trained in rehabilitation counseling and holds a Master of Science in Rehabilitation Counseling. Dan has worked in a range of settings including primary care, inpatient treatment, emergency departments, and a national suicide prevention hotline. That variety gives him experience with urgent concerns and longer-term care needs.

Sessions generally focus on skills you can try between meetings. He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thinking and behavior. He also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and mindfulness to build tolerance for hard feelings and clarify values-driven goals.

Dan has worked with veterans and with people who have experienced trauma, as well as those living with chronic illness or developmental disabilities. He has also served as a vocational rehabilitation counselor and a residential case manager, so he often integrates practical problem-solving into therapy.

He aims to create a respectful space where people feel heard and understood. Therapy with him often blends skill practice, short-term problem solving, and attention to the life circumstances that make change hard.

How CBT, ACT, and Client-Centered Work Online

CBT - Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and testing new ways of thinking and acting. It is useful for anxiety, depression, panic, and sleep problems by offering concrete tools and homework to practice between sessions.

ACT - Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people make room for difficult emotions while taking action that matches their values. It can be helpful for chronic pain, trauma-related stress, and problems with avoidance by shifting the focus toward meaningful goals.

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and empathy so people feel understood as they work through problems. This approach supports emotional processing and can be combined with skill-based methods to shape a plan that fits each person.

Finding the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will talk with the client about symptoms, goals, and preferences and then try methods that fit their situation. If one approach doesn’t feel right, adjustments are made together to improve fit and usefulness.

Online therapy offers flexibility for people balancing work, family, and health needs. Video calls approximate in-person sessions and work well for deeper conversation and skills practice. Phone sessions can be a good option when video isn’t possible or when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for brief check-ins, between-session support, or when typed reflection feels easier. These options make it simpler to keep consistent momentum and to use therapy in ways that fit a person’s daily life.