Dr. Dan Moen, LMFT
Therapist focused on practical midlife support
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- Calm direct style
- Practical coping steps
- Attachment-informed care
About Dan
Dr. Dan Moen is a licensed marriage and family therapist who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, and midlife transitions. He works with individuals on issues like addiction, grief, intimacy, sleep problems, career change, and compassion fatigue. He aims to make therapy straightforward and practical for people who feel stuck or overwhelmed.
In session he keeps the tone calm and direct. Conversations focus on current problems and small, manageable steps. He uses questions and reflective listening so people can see patterns in their feelings and behaviors. The aim is to leave each session with one or two doable ideas to try between meetings.
Dr. Moen draws on approaches such as acceptance and commitment work, attachment-focused ideas, client-centered listening, cognitive behavioral tools, and skills from dialectical behavior work. That variety lets him match methods to what each person needs instead of using one fixed style. He helps people sort through past hurts and build new routines that fit their life.
He brings six years of clinical experience in Minnesota to his practice. That background includes supporting people with addiction concerns, family of origin struggles, communication problems, and issues around commitment and codependency. He aims to help clients increase emotional awareness, improve relationships, and manage everyday stressors more effectively.
People who contact him typically start by describing a few clear goals, such as reducing anxiety, improving sleep, repairing trust, or navigating a career shift. The work is collaborative and paced to the person’s comfort level.
In session he keeps the tone calm and direct. Conversations focus on current problems and small, manageable steps. He uses questions and reflective listening so people can see patterns in their feelings and behaviors. The aim is to leave each session with one or two doable ideas to try between meetings.
Dr. Moen draws on approaches such as acceptance and commitment work, attachment-focused ideas, client-centered listening, cognitive behavioral tools, and skills from dialectical behavior work. That variety lets him match methods to what each person needs instead of using one fixed style. He helps people sort through past hurts and build new routines that fit their life.
He brings six years of clinical experience in Minnesota to his practice. That background includes supporting people with addiction concerns, family of origin struggles, communication problems, and issues around commitment and codependency. He aims to help clients increase emotional awareness, improve relationships, and manage everyday stressors more effectively.
People who contact him typically start by describing a few clear goals, such as reducing anxiety, improving sleep, repairing trust, or navigating a career shift. The work is collaborative and paced to the person’s comfort level.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Family conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue
Additional focus areas
Attachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Gottman MethodImago Relationship TherapyJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family SystemsSystemic Therapy
Experience
6+ years
Credentials
Minnesota
Languages
English
How his approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing difficult thoughts and values-based action. It helps people who feel stuck move toward what matters to them, even when worry or doubt shows up. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns from close relationships and how they shape current reactions; it can help with trust, intimacy, and family of origin issues. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and offers concrete skills to reduce anxiety, improve sleep, or change unhelpful patterns.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, then use elements from these methods to fit the situation. That collaborative process helps shape a plan that feels realistic and useful.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce commute time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people use skills practice in real time between sessions. Ask about scheduling and format choices when you complete the short matching questionnaire so you can pick what matches your routine.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he address?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction concerns, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, sleep troubles, career changes, and midlife transitions.
How would you describe his therapy style?
Sessions are calm and direct with reflective listening and practical steps. Conversations focus on small changes to try between meetings.
What sort of experience does he bring?
He has six years of clinical experience working in Minnesota, including work with people facing addiction, family origin issues, and workplace stress.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a licensed marriage and family therapist, LMFT, practicing in Minnesota.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does payment work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.