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d a n m e t e v i e r, p s y.d.
c l i n i c a l p s y c h o l o g i s t
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Testimonials
The following statements, from past and present clients, describe how they
experienced me in couples counseling or individual therapy sessions. I feel humbled
by their statements and honored to play a role in their lives. I hope these statements
give you an idea of how I work and what to expect if you choose to work with me. All of
these statements were acquired in accordance with the Code of Ethics of the
American Psychological Association, of which I am a member, and each person has
agreed in writing to allow me to publish their statements here in this format.
Female individual client
“I feel like Dan listens to me and works hard on my issues. He listens and gives good
feedback. He gives me direction, but doesn’t push me to see only his point. He’s
caring, human, and considerate. He goes overboard to help me keep going. He feels
safe, secure, and honest and I’ve never had this type of caring from a therapist
before.”
Male individual client
“Dan must have a remarkable memory. He is a thoughtful listener. He hears me out
and finds opportunities for him to ask me to probe important issues/feelings to greater
depths. Unlike other therapists with whom I’ve interacted, Dan is willing to take a
‘position’ and help me with judgment calls when I think it’s important.”
Female couples counseling client
“I like how Dan ‘re-phrases’ my comments – it makes me feel understood. In couples
counseling, I like how he makes my partner and I look at each other and talk to each
other. Dan listens well and has a good recall of info from other sessions. Dan’s humor
is appreciated. I like how Dan ‘notices’ changes in facial expressions/body posture
and will comment on it. Dan was very encouraging and helped us to recognize a
success in our work”
Male couples counseling client
“Fair and unbiased – structured so that I don’t feel completely at fault but gives me
the opportunity to see how I can improve and work to understand why my wife and I
clash. (Dan’s style) works well and did save my marriage.”
Female individual client
“I feel safe in my day-to-day living knowing (he is) behind me. (I appreciate) the way
he can detect areas of goodness that I’d accomplish when I am telling him of the
happenings of my last week. If I come in feeling anxieties of certain events that have
occurred, he helps me to understand my reactions. I honestly like and appreciate
Dan. I feel very fortunate to have Dan as my psychologist. Not only does he listen, he
tries to help me adjust to life in general.
Female individual client
“You have an incredible ability to listen. No matter what I want to talk about, good or
bad, mostly bad, you always listen. You are not judgmental, or critical, you simply
listen, with an open mind and heart. This clearly shows me you care about my
situation and feelings. I believe that over time, after getting to know the person inside
the clinician, trust was built. For me this was a difficult endeavor. But with your help, I
have been able to trust you. Not an easy thing for me as I don’t trust easily. Thank
you is such small words that encompass so much. I know that at times, it seems as if
we talk about nonsensical things that pertain to nothing more that the weather, but for
me it is a release. I believe you see this and listen as intently as if we were discussing
something meaningful. Sometimes I just need someone to listen to me, regardless of
the topic. God knows I talk a lot, but having someone truly listen is totally different and
often needed. I also appreciate your honesty when discussing issues that touch close
to home. This shows me the personal side of you. I appreciate that you will toss in a
personal experience to help explain feelings I have. This lends to the trust issue. You
let me know you are a real person and it helps me immensely, breaking down the
‘man’ barrier.”
The following statements, from past and present clients, describe how they
experienced me in couples counseling or individual therapy sessions. I feel humbled
by their statements and honored to play a role in their lives. I hope these statements
give you an idea of how I work and what to expect if you choose to work with me. All of
these statements were acquired in accordance with the Code of Ethics of the
American Psychological Association, of which I am a member, and each person has
agreed in writing to allow me to publish their statements here in this format.
Female individual client
“I feel like Dan listens to me and works hard on my issues. He listens and gives good
feedback. He gives me direction, but doesn’t push me to see only his point. He’s
caring, human, and considerate. He goes overboard to help me keep going. He feels
safe, secure, and honest and I’ve never had this type of caring from a therapist
before.”
Male individual client
“Dan must have a remarkable memory. He is a thoughtful listener. He hears me out
and finds opportunities for him to ask me to probe important issues/feelings to greater
depths. Unlike other therapists with whom I’ve interacted, Dan is willing to take a
‘position’ and help me with judgment calls when I think it’s important.”
Female couples counseling client
“I like how Dan ‘re-phrases’ my comments – it makes me feel understood. In couples
counseling, I like how he makes my partner and I look at each other and talk to each
other. Dan listens well and has a good recall of info from other sessions. Dan’s humor
is appreciated. I like how Dan ‘notices’ changes in facial expressions/body posture
and will comment on it. Dan was very encouraging and helped us to recognize a
success in our work”
Male couples counseling client
“Fair and unbiased – structured so that I don’t feel completely at fault but gives me
the opportunity to see how I can improve and work to understand why my wife and I
clash. (Dan’s style) works well and did save my marriage.”
Female individual client
“I feel safe in my day-to-day living knowing (he is) behind me. (I appreciate) the way
he can detect areas of goodness that I’d accomplish when I am telling him of the
happenings of my last week. If I come in feeling anxieties of certain events that have
occurred, he helps me to understand my reactions. I honestly like and appreciate
Dan. I feel very fortunate to have Dan as my psychologist. Not only does he listen, he
tries to help me adjust to life in general.
Female individual client
“You have an incredible ability to listen. No matter what I want to talk about, good or
bad, mostly bad, you always listen. You are not judgmental, or critical, you simply
listen, with an open mind and heart. This clearly shows me you care about my
situation and feelings. I believe that over time, after getting to know the person inside
the clinician, trust was built. For me this was a difficult endeavor. But with your help, I
have been able to trust you. Not an easy thing for me as I don’t trust easily. Thank
you is such small words that encompass so much. I know that at times, it seems as if
we talk about nonsensical things that pertain to nothing more that the weather, but for
me it is a release. I believe you see this and listen as intently as if we were discussing
something meaningful. Sometimes I just need someone to listen to me, regardless of
the topic. God knows I talk a lot, but having someone truly listen is totally different and
often needed. I also appreciate your honesty when discussing issues that touch close
to home. This shows me the personal side of you. I appreciate that you will toss in a
personal experience to help explain feelings I have. This lends to the trust issue. You
let me know you are a real person and it helps me immensely, breaking down the
‘man’ barrier.”