Dr. Daniel Thomsen is a licensed psychologist who helps individuals and families learn new ways to maintain and improve their mental and emotional health in facing life¹s stresses.  He specializes in psychotherapy with children, adolescents, couples and families.  Dr. Thomsen is a native of the Pacific Northwest and is a husband and father.  He earned his Ph.D. at Southern Illinois University at Carbondale, did his internship and residency training in Portland, Oregon, and is a member of the American Psychological Association.  He has over seven years of experience helping Christian clients.

Dr. Thomsen keeps up to date on the great strides being made to deepen our understanding of relationships and has been involved in the development of methods to improve the quality of couples¹ lives together.  He has attended numerous trainings by Dr. John Gottman, and his ongoing consultation with the Gottman clinic is part of Dr. Thomsen¹s commitment to the process of healing relationships using high-quality, effective couples¹ therapy.  Two other areas of special skill include Ericksonian hypnotherapy and Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (in which he has a Primary Certificate).  Dr. Thomsen has used these techniques for over a decade and has had intensive training in these areas.

Finally, Dr. Thomsen has the following areas of interest and competence as well: