- Goal oriented
- Warm listening
- Practical steps
About Daniel
Daniel Bierma is an LMSW who helps people manage stress, anxiety, sleeping problems, grief, and relationship struggles. He also supports concerns like parenting challenges, addiction, self-esteem, career stress, and coping with life changes. Daniel aims to create a welcoming space where people feel heard and accepted as they talk through what brought them to therapy.
He brings seven years as an LMSW and decades of earlier work in schools, hospice care, and community organizations. That background informs a practical approach to everyday problems. He listens first, then helps clients identify clear goals and steps they can try between sessions.
Sessions focus on understanding patterns and testing small changes. Daniel uses methods drawn from attachment-based work, client-centered care, cognitive behavioral ideas, and emotionally focused perspectives. He encourages realistic experiments in behavior and thought to reduce stress and improve sleep and relationships.
People meet him for hands-on help with parenting concerns, communication problems, grief, trauma-related issues, and uneven moods. He will work with each person to set goals and pace the work to what feels manageable.
Daniel asks that clients come ready to set a goal and try new strategies. He describes therapy as a collaborative process where listening and practical adjustments make steady progress possible. If someone is ready to begin, he supports figuring out the next steps toward better rest and daily functioning.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Attachment-based work focuses on patterns in close relationships and how those patterns affect feelings of safety and rest. In brief sessions this can mean mapping how people relate to others and practicing different responses to reduce worry and improve sleep.Client-centered therapy centers on listening without judgment and letting clients set the pace. It helps people clarify what matters to them, build self-trust, and make choices that reduce stress and improve day-to-day functioning.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will collaborate with each person to pick methods that fit their goals and comfort level. That choice can shift over time as needs change and progress is reviewed.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know how sessions will be held. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten travel time, and allow a quicker check-in during a lunch break. Some formats need less bandwidth or work better when someone prefers not to be on camera, so discussing preferences ahead of time helps match the session style to everyday life.
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Experience
7+ years
Credentials
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns can I bring to sessions?
Clients bring stress, anxiety, sleep problems, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting strain, grief, trauma and addiction issues. The therapist also addresses related topics like ADHD, compassion fatigue, and career stress.
How would you describe the therapy style?
The approach is welcoming and listening-focused. Daniel helps clients set clear goals and tries practical steps to change patterns between sessions.
What is Daniel's professional background?
He holds an LMSW and has seven years of clinical experience as an LMSW, plus many earlier years working in schools, hospice, and community settings.
Where is the therapist licensed to practice?
He is licensed in Michigan as an LMSW and practices with that credential in the state.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with this therapist?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and what does it cost?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided when arranging sessions.
How do I begin if I want to work together?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability to begin the process.