Daniel Kane

I am a licensed mental health counselor associate and certified medical family therapist. I work with individuals, couples, and families to help find solutions to problems that have left them feeling powerless. I completed a year-long externship providing psychotherapy for those afflicted by cancer at Swedish Cancer Institute. I have worked at Dayspring Behavioral Health for 4 years. Problems I have helped with include, but are not limited to: Anxiety, Depression, Grief, Chronic and Terminal Illness, Marital and Interpersonal Conflict, ADHD, Spirituality/Faith Issues, Identity Development Issues, and Difficult Life Transitions.

HOW I HELP

Human beings are wired for connection. The problems we experience can leave us feeling isolated, broken, and powerless. Those who are suffering are often told to “get over it,” “just look on the bright side,” or “it could be worse.” Not everyone is comfortable around human suffering. I am someone who will sit beside those who feel cast aside and unseen. I help people deconstruct problems and rewrite their narrative. I operate from several therapeutic modalities in order to provide the best treatment for my clients. People are diverse and so are their problems. I believe in teaching skills and finding potential.

WHAT’S A NARRATIVE?

A narrative is a story we believe properly describes our lives. However, we can be mired by problematic stories we tell ourselves or have had thrust upon us. I am strange. I am not a good friend. I am depressed. We typically experience problems when we live by those short descriptions. They leave out so much about a person. By breaking down these narratives, I help people re-author their lives.

WHAT’S A TOOL WORTH IF YOU DON’T HAVE THE SKILLS TO USE IT?

People often expect therapy to provide them with “tools.” I think therapeutic tools are great, if you know how to use them. I believe therapy is about developing skills and finding long-term solutions. I am trained to use many common therapy models and I hope to tailor my approach to fit the client and their needs.

A HERO’S JOURNEY

Does your child struggle with low self-esteem? Are anger outbursts a common occurrence? Is it difficult for them to do well in school and connect with others? Perhaps your child has not yet realized they are a superhero in the making. Perhaps they are need of a superhero coach! Superheroes may be fictitious but their effects on our lives are very real. I am well-versed in the world of imagination and bring that in my therapeutic approach with kids. I help kids see themselves as extraordinary people and realize their potential.

MORE ABOUT ME

I enjoy spending time with my friends and family. I am a self-proclaimed nerd and I am a passionate Denver Broncos fan. Running out in nature is my favorite way to unwind. I hope to see more of the world and meet as many people as I can.

MORE ABOUT MEDICAL FAMILY THERAPY

Medical family therapy is all about integrated care. A medical family therapist acts as a bridge between medical providers to help people feel cared for. People can often become frustrated when they have several medical providers that do not seem to talk with one another. It can also be disheartening when people do not feel like they completely understand their treatment plan or have a say in it. Medical family therapists help people have more control of their care and improve communication with medical providers