Daniel Bierma, LMSW
Straightforward listening and practical guidance
Details
| Name | Daniel Bierma |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LMSW |
| Based in | Michigan |
| Licensed in | Michigan |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 7 |
About Daniel
Daniel Bierma is an LMSW who helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief, and everyday struggles. He greets clients with calm attention and a straightforward approach. Many people come for help with parenting, sleep problems, relationship strain, substance concerns, and life changes.
He draws on many years of experience in schools, hospice, and community settings. That background informs a practical style focused on listening and observing. Sessions are a place to talk through what matters and to find small steps that feel doable.
Background and approach
Daniel uses Narrative ideas to help people rethink the stories they tell about themselves. He also draws on attachment-based work to look at important relationships, and client-centered methods to keep the conversation focused on each person's goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ideas are used when it helps to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
His way of working is collaborative and low-pressure. There is time to name what isn’t working and try new approaches at a comfortable pace. He encourages people to set reasons for coming and to measure progress against those goals.
People who reach out can expect an accepting presence and practical guidance. Daniel aims to help clients move toward the life they want by supporting clearer choices and steady, manageable change.
What this therapist works with
His listing names Stress, Anxiety, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse among the things Daniel works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Blended family issues
- Co-morbidity
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Multicultural concerns
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Phobias
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Somatization
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in his listing among his approaches.
- Attachment-Based Therapy: Listed by Daniel among the ways he works.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Daniel among the ways he works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Daniel among the ways he works.
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT): Listed by Daniel among the ways he works.
- Existential Therapy: Listed by Daniel among the ways he works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Daniel among the ways he works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Daniel among the ways he works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Daniel among the ways he works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Daniel among the ways he works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Daniel directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how he works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Daniel directly how he uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How therapeutic approaches shape online work
Daniel often combines Narrative Therapy with attachment-based thinking to help people rewrite troubling life stories and to understand key relationship patterns. Narrative approaches ask people to separate themselves from their problems and look for alternative stories that fit their values and goals. Attachment-based work focuses on how early and important relationships influence feelings and behavior, which can help when relationship stress or parenting concerns are central.He also uses client-centered methods that prioritize the person's perspective, pacing, and goals. That approach keeps the work collaborative and respectful, so the therapist and client decide together which methods fit best. Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work itself and will be tailored to the client's needs and preferences.
If you are considering online therapy please confirm the session formats available before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also make weekly work more consistent for people balancing childcare, work, or school. A therapist will discuss how to shape sessions so they fit your schedule and goals.
Common questions about this listing
What concerns does Daniel address?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, parenting challenges, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, sleep problems, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
Daniel listens closely and works collaboratively to set clear reasons for therapy. He focuses on practical, doable steps rather than long lectures.
What kind of background does he bring to sessions?
He has seven years as an LMSW and decades of work in schools, hospice, and community organizations, which shape a practical, experience-based approach.
Where is he based and what credential does he hold?
He practices in Michigan and holds an LMSW, which stands for Licensed Master Social Worker.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a relationship with him?
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