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Daniel Morales, AMFT |
My favorite part of being a therapist is when someone sitting across from me realizes, even if just for a moment, that they are okay. That past and present traumas, mistakes, fears, desires, pain, doubt, joy, anger, sadness, guilt, loss, and love are all part of the human experience, and that in this way they are not alone.
Beyond my confidence in your humanity, I believe therapy to be the client’s own unique journey — one I’m honored to bear witness to and facilitate as best I can.
Beyond my confidence in your humanity, I believe therapy to be the client’s own unique journey — one I’m honored to bear witness to and facilitate as best I can.
Education & Training
Daniel has obtained BA degrees in English and Psychology from UC Davis and an MFA in Writing from the University of San Francisco. After a 15-year career in marketing, he went back to school to become a therapist, getting an MS in Marital and Family Therapy from CSU Dominguez Hills.
Daniel completed his therapy traineeship at Radiant Health Centers, an LGBTQ+/HIV+ community center in Southern California, where he had the privilege of working with individuals, couples, families, and groups who came to therapy with a diverse set of concerns, including anxiety, depression, substance abuse, suicidality, domestic violence, adjusting to coming out and HIV diagnoses, break-ups, trauma, and grief. He takes a person-centered, psychodynamic approach to therapy that prioritizes an environment of unconditional positive regard, enabling the client to explore their past, present, and — ultimately — their future. He joined Downtown Mind Wellness in September 2024.
Daniel is a registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT149236), working under the supervision of Nicole Hendrickson, a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC 6030).
Daniel has obtained BA degrees in English and Psychology from UC Davis and an MFA in Writing from the University of San Francisco. After a 15-year career in marketing, he went back to school to become a therapist, getting an MS in Marital and Family Therapy from CSU Dominguez Hills.
Daniel completed his therapy traineeship at Radiant Health Centers, an LGBTQ+/HIV+ community center in Southern California, where he had the privilege of working with individuals, couples, families, and groups who came to therapy with a diverse set of concerns, including anxiety, depression, substance abuse, suicidality, domestic violence, adjusting to coming out and HIV diagnoses, break-ups, trauma, and grief. He takes a person-centered, psychodynamic approach to therapy that prioritizes an environment of unconditional positive regard, enabling the client to explore their past, present, and — ultimately — their future. He joined Downtown Mind Wellness in September 2024.
Daniel is a registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT149236), working under the supervision of Nicole Hendrickson, a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC 6030).