Daniel Lynch

I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor with 31 years of experience, privileged to have worked with thousands of clients over the years. I hold a Masters degree in Clinical Psychology from the University of Wisconsin-Stout and received post-graduate training in Cognitive Behavior Therapy from one of the original founders of CBT, Don Meichenbaum, PhD. I have worked in a variety of behavioral health settings including residential treatment centers, community based counseling clinics and large health system (Mayo Clinic) outpatient clinics. For the last 7 years, I have supervised the Northwest Wisconsin psychotherapist team for Mayo Clinic Health System. I work with adults ages 18 and up, providing individual, family, and marital/joint psychotherapy. I'm primarily a cognitive behavior therapist, but also utilize solution-focused, motivational interviewing, and schema therapy approaches in my practice. I would describe my style of working with others as affirming, empowering, solution focused, challenging, and always personable.

I utilize a variety of evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy and Motivational Interviewing. I tailor my approach and methods to what best fits you and your presenting concerns, and what will ultimately lead to the best outcome. My approach is collaborative and it begins with hearing your story. We then develop a plan to address your presenting concerns and start working toward the best outcome possible.

Our first session is an opportunity for us to get acquainted, identify presenting concerns, and determine what a good outcome to therapy might be. My initial questions will help you begin to tell your story, including your presenting concerns and what you're hoping to achieve in therapy. There's no pressure or expectation to share more than what you are comfortable with — the goal of the first session is simply to get acquainted, begin sharing your story (as much or as little as you are comfortable with) and to build a foundation of trust.