“It doesn’t interest me what you do for a living. I want to know what you ache for and if you dare to dream of meeting your heart’s longing.”
I believe that counseling is, at its core, a trusting relationship that is built on truth, courage, and communication. Our experiences shape who we are and what we believe. Each person has an individual experience with the world around them and this has its benefits, limitations, and prejudices that are challenging to overcome. These challenges can lead to blocks or barriers within ourselves that keep us from fully living out our lives from an authentic place. These challenges show up throughout our lives in many settings. Counseling is a tool we can use to learn how to address and work through challenges as they arise throughout our lives. Career Counseling is helping someone develop a positive view of themselves over time in the world of work. It helps us make sense of our values, skills, personality and interests. I work with individuals, couples, and relationships of all definitions to continue the journey of self-exploration and discovery that leads to a full, enriched and engaged life. Mental Health, Professional Development, and Wellness starts with you. I am here to support you along the way to a full and authentic you.
Daniel Kelley-Petersen, MAEd, LMHC, LPC, NCC
Dan is a licensed mental health counselor in WA state and licensed professional counselor in the state of Arizona. He began studying Gestalt Therapy in 2014 and is a Certified Gestalt Therapist from the Gestalt Associates Training Los Angeles (GATLA). He currently serves as Faculty with Gestalt Associates Training Seattle (GATSEA) Program and an Adjunct Faculty in the Department of Leadership and Professional Studies Clinical Mental Health Program at Seattle University. Dan is passionate about learning and expresses this passion through teaching, seminars, workshops, and salons in the region. Dan enjoys working with adults, couples, and groups through a social justice lens, taking a non-pathologizing and anti-oppression stance. Dan identifies as white, cisgender, straight, able-bodied, and an ally.
