About Daniel
Hello! My name is Daniel (Mihretu) Dessalegne. I love taking a person-centered approach to counseling, while providing psychoeducation and interventions from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). I'm also becoming more curious about using art as a way of self-expression for clients who are interested.
I have worked with individuals, couples, and families of different cultural backgrounds and ethnicities, and have experience supporting people through anxiety, depression, trauma, relational conflicts, and grief. I love working with clients as young as 11–18, as well as young adults up into their 30s — though my experience has exceeded this range and I am happy to work with any age group.
Education & Experience
In 2015, I graduated from George Fox University with a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and a minor in Sociology. In 2019, I graduated from George Fox University's Graduate School of Counseling with a Master's Degree in Mental Health Counseling. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), licensed in the State of Oregon.
My Philosophy
Life has taught me that what you believe shapes your path — whether those beliefs are true or not. Because of this, I believe that knowing the truth about your own life is critical and essential to living a truly fulfilling life.
As your therapist, I am honored and eager to join you in your journey of self-discovery. I believe it is essential to visit the past to see how it has affected your view of the present, so that we can intentionally adjust it toward a future that accurately reflects your worth and purpose.
Personal Life
I love writing songs and making music. I fell in love with the piano when I was 9, and not too long ago got into singing and playing the guitar. Music has been a huge part of my life — I don't know where I would be without it.
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