Dan Blanchette, LPC

Dan holds a Master of Science in Rehabilitation Counseling from Portland State University. Before moving to Portland, Dan worked as a disc jockey, special education teacher and served in the United States Army.

Dan has more than 20 years of experience serving diverse populations including military veterans, victims of trauma and individuals with developmental disabilities. His career has included roles as a vocational rehabilitation counselor, residential case manager, behavioral health provider, and a clinical specialist for a national suicide prevention hotline.

Dan has consulted in court cases, worked in primary care, inpatient treatment, and emergency departments. Modalities utilized in counseling include CBT, ACT, Mindfulness and Client Centered Therapy. He believes that offering respect and a safe environment are critical for a patient to feel that their stories and experiences have been heard and valued.

What inspired Dan to become a therapist?
Seeing loved one's struggle with accessing mental health support and often struggle with finding a meaningful experience.

How does Dan tailor his work to meet each client’s unique needs?
While there is value in structure, I think it's important to avoid a cookie cutter approach and meet a client where they are. Listening to a client's story, hearing their values and respecting their beliefs creates a more meaningful therapeutic experience.

What does Dan find most rewarding about his work?
The opportunity to offer hope, laughter, healing and play a role in clients finding their own inner strength.

How does Dan support clients from diverse backgrounds?
Avoiding assumptions and inviting a client to share their unique stories about their identity, culture and beliefs.

Specialties: Anxiety, Depression, Grief, Hoarding, Medical Conditions, Insomnia, PTSD, Trauma, Men's Issues, Health Psychology, Pain Management, OCD, Sleep Disorders, Military/Veterans.