Dan Anderson, LMSW

Dan is a licensed clinical social worker and AASECT certified sex therapist with experience providing therapy to adults and couples from diverse backgrounds. He works with clients on a range of issues including anxiety, depression, identity development, and adjustment to life transitions. He also specializes in sex, intimacy, and relationship concerns including sexual dysfunction (low desire, erectile issues, painful sex, orgasm difficulties), poor communication, disconnection, and lack of intimacy. Dan is passionate about serving the LGBTQIA community; he has extensive training in LGBTQIA affirmative therapy, further informed by his lived experiences. Dan also enjoys helping young adults and college students navigate the challenges of entering adulthood.

Dan strives to help his clients lead fulfilling, authentic, and meaningful lives even when faced with the suffering that life undoubtedly brings. He believes in creating a safe and affirming space for clients to explore the context of their presenting concern, recognize strengths, and find a path to healing, connection, and value. Dan integrates Cognitive Behavioral, Interpersonal, Solution-Focused, Gottman Method, Emotion Focused, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapies to fit treatment to his clients’ unique needs.

When addressing sex, intimacy, and relationships, Dan uses a sex-positive approach that affirms and honors intimate, romantic, and sexual connection while promoting mutual pleasure and satisfaction. He works with individuals and partners to improve intimacy, foster a greater sense of connection, and address communication challenges. Dan welcomes couples from all walks of life, including those who are kinky, open, or consensually non-monogamous.