Dan Scott, LMSW

NOT CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS

“I became a therapist because I believe in the profound healing that comes from authentic human connection and understanding. We all navigate a world filled with challenges, and my goal is to create a therapeutic space where clients feel empowered to explore their own paths to healing and growth. I am deeply committed to acknowledging and addressing the social contexts and injustices that impact our lives, providing care that honors each person’s unique story and experiences.”

Daniel sees clients ages 15-80, creating a space where individuals feel safe, respected and heard. Clients working with Daniel can expect a compassionate, holistic approach rooted in humanistic and systemic perspectives. He specializes in working with complex trauma, grief, gender-related issues, family dynamics and those impacted by the criminal-carceral system and eating disorders. Daniel’s therapeutic style is collaborative and affirming, offering clients a chance to process their experiences and build resilience at their own pace.

Daniel is trained in a variety of therapeutic modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Psychoanalytic modalities, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Play Therapy. He tailors his approach to each client’s needs, integrating techniques that support emotional healing and personal growth. Daniel’s commitment to understanding the broader societal factors influencing mental health makes him particularly attuned to issues of injustice and intolerance and he is an LGBTQIA+ affirming practitioner.

Daniel holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Theology from Aquinas College and a Master of Social Work from Michigan State University. He is also an advanced PhD Candidate at the University of Chicago. With over a decade of experience, Daniel has worked across diverse social work settings—from clinical work with trauma and grief, to programming for GED completion and housing advocacy.