Daniel 'Dan' Sullivan, LMSW

Daniel 'Dan' Sullivan is a Michigan-licensed social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, career uncertainty, and midlife concerns. He writes in an approachable, informal way and aims to make starting therapy feel less intimidating. Dan emphasizes a straightforward, nonjudgmental atmosphere where clients can speak honestly about what’s on their mind.

He uses plain talk and practical steps rather than jargon. Sessions focus on identifying what feels stuck and testing small changes that can make daily life easier. That may include trying new ways to handle anxiety, boosting motivation, or working through job-related stress.

With seven years of experience, Dan has supported people dealing with depression, anger, impulsivity, attention-related struggles, and compassion fatigue. He also addresses communication problems, workplace issues, and concerns common in young adulthood and men’s issues. His style is collaborative and goal-oriented while staying flexible to each person’s pace.

Dan draws from client-centered methods to keep the conversation focused on each person’s priorities. He also uses techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and solution-focused work to help people test different approaches and notice what changes. He frames therapy as a partnership where the client’s goals guide the work.

To begin, prospective clients complete a short questionnaire and schedule sessions according to availability. The subscription model for sessions can be canceled at any time, and Dan asks people to confirm current session options before booking.

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Client-centered therapy focuses on understanding the person’s perspective and building trust through listening and empathy. It’s useful when someone needs a space to sort through feelings and priorities without pressure to follow a set plan.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It uses practical exercises and small experiments to change unhelpful patterns, which can help with anxiety, low mood, and stress related to work or life transitions.

Solution-focused therapy concentrates on what a person wants to achieve next and identifies small, doable steps toward that goal. It’s well suited for people who want short-term, goal-oriented work like clarifying career decisions or navigating a midlife shift.

Finding the right blend of approaches is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to choose methods that fit a person’s needs, goals, and comfort level, and can adjust over time based on what proves most helpful.

Confirm current session options before booking to know what formats are offered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, avoid travel time, and use shorter or more flexible check-ins when needed. It can also let people focus on practical skill-building exercises between sessions to support change in everyday life.