Mind Heart Counseling

Mind Heart Counseling offers an Integrative, Experiential, and Mindful therapeutic approach to increase self-awareness and relational attunement.  Its guiding principles are aligned with practical World Wisdom traditions, in conjunction with Mental Health Counseling.  Holistic approaches are offered to draw upon the intelligence of body, mind, and heart

An array of tools are provided, including inquisitiveness, collaboration, trauma-informed neurobiology, discernment, healthy questioning, and time-tested methods to interrupt negative habit patterns.

Dan A. Cooper, Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), owner of Mind Heart Counseling, is a highly skilled, empathic, and perceptive psychotherapist.  He brings over 15 years of strength-based support in settings which included: Cornell University Health Center, Boston University's affiliated Health Center, and New York University's associated Health Center. 

Dan received in-depth training in Contemplative Psychology from Naropa University.   His graduate education was completed at New York University in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Creative Arts Therapies. He received Post-Graduate Certification in Counseling and Psychology from Lesley University.  Additional advanced certificates include: Internal Family Systems, Neurobiology of Trauma, AEDP, Motivational Interviewing, Integrated Behavioral Health, Family Therapy, and Clinical Supervision.  Dan offers a wide perspective and creative approach.  

In Counseling sessions with Dan, individuals explore themes such as: 

Relationship Dynamics, Anxiety, ADHD, Traumatic-Responses, and High Sensitivity

Colleagues and Clinicians praise Dan's therapeutic capacity to "zero in" on core issues, while  maintaining a warm and compassionate stance.    (see testimonials)

Dan is licensed to practice in NY and MA. He provides telehealth sessions for residents of New York State and Massachusetts.  In-person sessions may be an option in Ithaca, NY.  Sessions can be conducted in Portuguese, English, (semi-fluent Spanish).  Dan is an in-network provider with Aetna (including Cornell University Student Health Plan), Optum, Point32Health, and additional plans. Please contact him to inquire about other insurance plans and out-of-pocket rates.  Dan often utilizes a waiting list for all interested individuals. 

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