Sean D. — Client Review of Daniel A. Burgess, LMFT

Sean D. — First-Time Couples Therapy Experience — What it feels like to start relationship counseling when you have never been to therapy before. (Daniel A. Burgess, LMFT | Improving Intimacy)

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, and he turned out to be the right choice.

Now while I’ve never been to therapy prior to Daniel, I DO know some therapists, and some of those definitely should NOT be therapists. In Daniel’s case, not only is he extremely intelligent, but experienced in both life and his profession. In terms of relationship dynamics, he has very advanced knowledge that I was almost surprised with. Through a month’s worth of time, he was able to bring us both to a few realizations. I would highly recommend Daniel. —Sean D. Original Review

About Sean D.’s Experience Working with Daniel A. Burgess, LMFT

Client and community reflections like Sean D.’s highlight real clinical, educational, and consulting work with Daniel A. Burgess, LMFT on intimacy, communication, faith transitions, and trust repair. Because every marriage and personal story has its own history, values, and pace, the work is tailored to where you actually are rather than a rigid one-size-fits-all script.

Related learningRelated course topics include Module 3 (The Pull of the Familiar) & Module 8 (Connect Without Book Speak) inside Improving Intimacy: The Course.

Daniel A. Burgess is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (licensed in California, Utah, and Idaho) who works 100% online via secure telehealth. For clients located inside those licensed states, clinical psychotherapy addresses deeper relational injuries, sexless marriage patterns and desire discrepancies, purity culture shame and religious trauma, mixed-faith marriage tension, and pornography conflict and betrayal recovery.

For individuals and couples living anywhere else, Daniel offers structured relationship coaching and consultation, the independent ten-module Improving Intimacy: The Course (see all courses), and The Inner Circle private community and essay library. If you are unsure whether therapy, coaching, or independent coursework is the best fit for your situation, read the guide comparing coaching and licensed therapy or request a free 15-minute consultation.

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Daniel A. Burgess, LMFT

Daniel A. Burgess, LMFT

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in couples therapy, sexual health, and faith transitions across the Latter-day Saint spectrum. Creator of the Improving Intimacy podcast and community. More about Daniel · Book a free 15-minute consult

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