I'm Daniel

I speak from lived experience; personally, as a Black/Afro-Trinidadian, Queer, Trans, Immigrant with deep reverence for ancestral, elder & community wisdom, and professionally, as a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with academic & clinical training in inpatient care, federally qualified community health, university counseling & private practice. As a psychotherapist, I am curious, culturally integrative & responsive, emotion-focused, insight-oriented and most important, relational. I support clients willing to explore parts of themselves that may trigger tougher emotional responses like shame, those curious about integrating those pieces into an increasingly self-aware, self-compassionate & self-responsible person, and those committed 1) to practicing new & adaptable ways of being in the world and 2) to their mental health goals.  I am empathic yet direct, willing to ask uncomfortable questions, especially if that inner tension leads to meaning making, growth, and demonstrated change. I may not always say things you want to hear but my commitment to reciprocity means centering radical honesty, openness & compassion in our work together. Let us create a practice space for the mutual sharing of conscious & critical feedback, to ensure our work remains beneficial to you & your mental health journey.

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