Daniel Blanchette , LPC

Daniel Blanchette holds a Master of Science in Rehabilitation Counseling from Portland State University and is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), a credential that designates him as a licensed mental health practitioner. He brings more than 20 years of clinical and community experience to his work, combining formal training with a varied professional background that includes service in the United States Army, time as a disc jockey, and work as a special education teacher.

Throughout his career he has supported diverse populations, with particular experience serving military veterans, survivors of trauma, and people with developmental disabilities. His roles have included vocational rehabilitation counselor, residential case manager, behavioral health provider, and clinical specialist for a national suicide prevention hotline, giving him a broad understanding of crisis intervention, long-term care, and systems-level supports.

Daniel has consulted on court cases and worked across settings such as primary care clinics, inpatient treatment programs, and emergency departments. He draws from evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy to address concerns like anxiety, depression, grief, PTSD, sleep disorders, pain management, hoarding, and military-related issues.

He emphasizes respect and the creation of a supportive environment so that clients feel heard and valued. Daniel combines practical coaching skills with clinical expertise to help individuals manage life transitions, improve relationships, and build coping strategies tailored to their circumstances.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Daniel often uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), a values-based approach that helps people clarify what matters to them and take committed action despite difficult thoughts or feelings. ACT can be useful for issues such as anxiety, depression, and coping with chronic pain or health challenges. He also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning; CBT is commonly used for anxiety, panic, insomnia, and mood disorders. In addition, Client-Centered Therapy provides a warm, nonjudgmental framework in which the therapist offers empathy and support while the client leads the pace and focus of change.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Daniel works collaboratively with clients to identify which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting strategies as progress unfolds. This teamwork helps tailor treatment in a way that fits each person’s life and situation.

Online therapy with Daniel is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to engage in consistent care from home, during work breaks, or while managing caregiving responsibilities, and support continuity of treatment across life changes.