Dan Goldman

Welcome, I’m Dan.

My work as a psychotherapist is informed by my lifelong relationship with music. Before becoming a psychotherapist, I spent many years as a musician, music educator, and music therapist. Over time, I have come to appreciate the many parallels between music and psychotherapy. At the heart of both is the practice of deep listening.

I strive to listen deeply to the layered and nuanced ways people express their stories, challenges, strengths, fears, and aspirations. Together, we can make sense of how these experiences are interconnected, the meanings you make of them, and how they influence your sense of self, your relationships, and your way of being in the world.

While psychotherapy is a well-researched scientific discipline, it is also, in many ways, an art. Like creating a piece of music, meaningful therapeutic work is a process of discovery that develops gradually, over time, revealing new possibilities along the way. I recognize that engaging in therapy can feel vulnerable and requires courage.

My approach integrates several models, with particular influences from attachment theory, somatic-based mindfulness, and systemic theory. When appropriate, I invite clients into musical experiences that enrich the process and broaden perspectives. My work with couples is grounded primarily in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT). A trauma-informed perspective informs all aspects of my practice.

I strive to remain attuned to the important ways in which gender, sexuality, culture, race, religion, neurodiversity, and socioeconomic realities influence our lives. I proudly provide 2SLGBTQIA+ affirming care. I consistently aim to cultivate a space that is welcoming, inclusive, and free of judgment.

As we work together, we will tailor the process to your unique needs. My intent is to help you gain insights and develop new ways of responding to life’s many challenges, to cultivate healthier relationships, and to live in accordance with your deepest values.