Daniel Blanchette , LPC

Daniel Blanchette holds a Master of Science in Rehabilitation Counseling from Portland State University and is credentialed as an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor, a designation that reflects graduate-level training and state licensure to provide counseling. Before relocating to Portland he worked as a disc jockey, taught in special education, and served in the United States Army, experiences that inform a broad and practical perspective on helping others.

With more than 20 years of experience, he has served diverse populations including military veterans, survivors of trauma, and people with developmental disabilities. His professional roles have included vocational rehabilitation counselor, residential case manager, behavioral health provider, and clinical specialist for a national suicide prevention hotline. He has also consulted in court cases and provided care across primary care, inpatient treatment, and emergency department settings.

Daniel integrates evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy to tailor care to each person. He emphasizes respect and a safe therapeutic environment so that individuals feel their stories are heard and valued. His practice addresses anxiety, depression, grief, PTSD and trauma, sleep and pain issues, addictions, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting and family stress, and a range of related challenges, including work with veterans and those coping with medical conditions.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Daniel Blanchette draws on several evidence-based approaches to guide online work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values, accept difficult thoughts and feelings, and take committed steps toward a meaningful life - it is often useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, making it effective for anxiety, panic, mood issues, and sleep problems. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship in which the therapist follows the client's lead, supporting self-exploration and personal growth.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Daniel collaborates with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and adapts the plan as progress and priorities evolve.

Online sessions offer practical flexibility - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging allow therapy to fit into varied schedules and life demands. These options make it easier to access care from home, work, or while traveling and support consistent engagement when in-person visits are not convenient.