- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship help
- Self-esteem work
About Dare
He focuses on practical steps that make daily life easier. Sessions often start by identifying what matters most to the client and breaking issues into manageable pieces. He works with clients on communication skills and handling control and attachment challenges that can get in the way of better relationships.
Dare uses straightforward tools to address panic, mood concerns, trauma reactions, and social anxiety. He also helps people navigate the emotional side of divorce and separation and the guilt or shame that may follow those events. He emphasizes rebuilding self-worth and finding a clearer sense of purpose.
With two decades of practice in Pennsylvania, he draws on real-world experience while keeping sessions focused and personal. He encourages small changes that add up over time and supports clients as they try new ways of coping.
To begin, he asks people to name their immediate goals and to take the first step toward them. He aims to empower clients so they can leave sessions with a clear next step and more confidence in handling life’s challenges.
License and NPI on record
- LPC
- Pennsylvania · PC009592
- NPI
- 1114348851
As listed on the therapist's profile. A license can be checked with the state board, and an NPI with the national NPI registry.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
20+ years
Credentials
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Approaches that guide online work and decision making
He works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear, practical change. One common approach centers on building skills for managing anxiety and panic by teaching breathing and grounding methods alongside step-by-step practice to reduce intense reactions. Another useful set of techniques helps people improve communication and address attachment-related patterns by teaching how to name needs, set boundaries, and respond differently in tense moments.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to a client’s goals, try ideas together, and adjust methods based on what helps most. Clients are invited to give feedback so the plan stays aligned with their needs and preferences.
Confirm the specific session options before booking as the biography does not list formats. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules demand it. It can also make it simpler to continue work between appointments and put coping steps into daily life without rearranging a whole day.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he commonly help with?
He helps people managing stress, anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem, as well as relationship and family concerns and the emotional impacts of divorce and separation.
How would you describe his therapy style?
His style is practical and down-to-earth, focusing on clear steps, communication skills, and coping strategies that clients can use between sessions.
What kind of experience does he bring?
He has 20 years of professional work experience supporting people through mood, panic, trauma-related, and relationship issues.
What credentials and location are on record?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, practicing in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.
Good to know
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