Daniel is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with a robust background in DBT and family support. He completed both his undergraduate and graduate studies at the University of Nevada, Reno, and began his professional journey in addiction counseling in 2006. His passion for DBT led him to specialize in residential treatment, where he played a pivotal role in establishing one of the first DBT programs for adolescents. Daniel received intensive DBT training under the mentorship of Dr. Alan Fruzzetti, and his dedication to the field took him to New Zealand to help restructure the country's only DBT residential program. He later spent 5 years working for Mclean Hospital in the Outpatient DBT family program and Trauma program. He remains connected to Mclean Hospital. In 2020, Daniel co-founded The Be Center with a mission to support parents and families navigating mental health challenges. His comprehensive experience and commitment to empowering families make him a trusted resource in the field.