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Free, public writing on intimacy, sexual health, faith transitions and trust repair — from Daniel A. Burgess, LMFT. The fuller, more clinical version of this conversation lives in the Inner Circle, from $19 a month.
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Jeff Stewart
Daniel is an EXCELLENT therapist. He is able to find practical solutions. That’s a gift. His advice helps get to the heart of problems and help the couple learn how to fix things long term. It’s remarkable work. Recommend to anyone. —Jeff Stewart
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Stephanie Walton
Daniel is a consummate professional with a thoughtful and caring approach to listening to one’s needs and reflecting back information and ideas to approach and find solutions within oneself. I have already recommended him to multiple individuals and will continue to do so. Additionally, the video conference session or live session option provides for great…
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Tammy Ellis
I have known Daniel for some time now. He is the consummate professional. Daniel spends a lot of time researching, studying and reviewing information related to his clients personal struggles and problems. He cares deeply enough that he seeks out other professionals who are at the top of their field to staff his cases—as any…
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Ellen Hersam
Daniel Burgess, his insight, study and research, intelligence, patience, ability to read between the lines, and the safety he creates in the therapy room to explore together those dark places of your life with courage, are only some of what makes him and the work he completes with his clients so deeply meaningful and impactful.…
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Anarie W
Daniel Burgess is an outstanding therapist who cares about his clients and their unique needs. He approaches others with an openness and a willingness to listen and learn as he withholds judgment and seeks to understand. Daniel is confident and ready to share his own perspective and expertise. I have seen how he has the…
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Sean D.
I took a bit of time looking for the right place for my girlfriend and I to get some professional help. I had never been to therapy before, so I was certainly picky in terms of who was acceptable/comfortable. I chose Daniel Burgess at the Nugent Family Counseling Center, went in to chat with him,…
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Jennifer Lowery
Daniel, I just wanted to say thank you for what you have done for myself, my husband, our marriage, and our family. You were a shining light and a beacon of hope during a very dark time for us. You provided us a safe place and wise counsel that allowed us to communicate freely and…
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Ten Years of Trying Everything: Katheryn Kirk’s Journey Out of Pornography and Shame (Full Interview)
Katheryn (Katy) Kirk spent ten years doing everything she was taught would work: daily scripture study, journaling, fasting, temple service, callings, honest conversations with a string of bishops, the ARP program, accountability texts with a friend. She was a temple worker and a Relief Society president — and she was privately fighting pornography and shame…
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Paul Denson
Daniel Burgess Reporting results. Just over a month ago I sent your lesson plan to the rest of the bishopric, YM advisors, and YW presidency in our ward. At a later meeting for that entire group I briefly reviewed the love vs fear paradigm and our cultural overuse of “addiction” labels. I suggested they study…
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Couple Highlight: Jordan and Bronwen
This post is part of the series, “Couple Highlights.” Each Couple Highlight was originally shared in the Improving Intimacy in Latter-Day Saint Relationships Facebook Group, which is a private group. In order to share these posts publicly on danielaburgess.com, explicit written consent was granted by each couple. Couple Highlights began on the Facebook Group as…