Kelsey Henry

Dan has a different approach to therapy than I had seen until I met him. He is truly a great listener and adjusts his methods and tactics to each individual and family situation. Other therapists and life coaches I had talked to before meeting Dan were okay at listening, but I often got a sense that they had a set way of thinking about and helping their clients and rarely thought outside that box. That is not how Dan approaches therapy. He is always updating his research, and when something new comes along he is excited to learn more about it and share it with everyone he feels will benefit. And truly, that means *everyone* --because I have seen that his knowledge and methods have helped so many individuals, marriages, and families.

Dan's foundation is in the teachings of Jesus Christ and he is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, but his approaches are so much more helpful than traditional LDS therapists and, for that matter, most LDS leaders. In addition to individual clients, he visits churches and other groups around the country and teaches those who work with young adults and families how they can better approach the difficult things facing all of us today.

I have personally benefitted more than I know how to say from his help, and I know he's helped many more. If you're looking for someone to help you navigate changing yourself and your relationship for the better, I highly recommend him. —Kelsey Henry

Katie Horton

Daniel is kind, compassionate, and excellent at problem solving. His ability and willingness to think outside of the box spurred major changes in my life and helped me leave behind issues I'd been grappling with for years. —Katie Horton

Bronwen Merrill

Daniel is an incredible and insightful therapist that I would recommend to anyone. He is extremely knowledgeable and approachable. He has opened up my eyes to new ways of thinking about myself and my relationships with other people, which has helped me in my day-to-day personal life and in my marriage. —Bronwen Merrill

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

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 flexibility and additional timing availability, which is great for FT/overtime work schedules. —Stephanie Walton

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 good therapist should do.

Daniel cares about his clients. His no-shame approach has changed many lives for the better. Ultimately, his goal is to help his clients become healthy individuals who are not riddled with shame and pain.

He knows his stuff, and he knows the approaches that work and those that don’t. He is a good listener, and is very astute. I would seek out Daniel’s help if I were in need of a therapist. His insight, intellect and caring nature are next to none. —Tammy Ellis

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.

If you want to be heard, if you desire and are willing to take a chance on yourself to make positive changes in your life, your relationships, your approach to those challenges you are experiencing, Daniel and those he works with at Ascent Family Therapy is where you will find the strength to do so.

Daniel is a remarkable therapist with a deep heart and a desire to continue learning how best to help people who come into his office. I am grateful for the time I have had to work with him and consider myself a more fulfilled person for it. —Ellen Hersam

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 courage to challenge the status quo and speak up about things that are not working. He is well-read and current on relevant research. He is generous in supporting others and is highly invested in helping individuals, couples, families, and society at large live with healthy habits and attitudes. I also know Jessica Holfetz to be a competent and compassionate therapist. She meets clients where they are and has the skills and training necessary to support and guide them on their healing journeys. I highly recommend Ascent Family Therapy as a resource for anyone seeking therapeutic support and advice. —Anarie W

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, 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

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 work through/solve issues that I highly doubt would have been possible without you. We have once again found the love, “spark,” joy, and fun in our marriage. You have given us so many new tools and resources that I know will be of great value and use for years to come. Thank you for helping to get us back, I am forever grateful. —Jennifer Lowery

Katheryn Kirk

It was a dark day in my life when I finally admitted I couldn’t do it alone and that I needed help. I am very fortunate that I came across Daniel in my search for a therapist. He immediately responded to my inquiry, and he hasn’t stopped caring since. As I started meeting with Daniel, it didn’t take long for him to gain my complete trust. He seemed to quickly understand me as a person as well as what I was going through. I always felt safe with Daniel, which made it easy to talk about very personal things that I typically don’t share with others. He also helped me think out side of the box I was stuck in. And, because of the trust I had in him, he was able to stretch me to try new things, which helped to create the changes I needed in my life. Daniel has been there for me every step of the way, and I’m sending him anyone I come across who needs a therapist, as well as some who don’t. I think everyone would benefit from working with Daniel. —Katheryn Kirk

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 your plan to heavily supplement or even make up the entire lesson. We made plans for the YW President (a very awesome lady and good friend) to teach the combined YW (relatively small and young group), a bishopric counselor would teach the deacons, and I would teach the teachers/priests. Nearly all of the leaders I shared your plan with responded VERY positively.

Today (the day of the lesson), the YW president shared with me that she remembered the "licked cupcake" and "chewed gum" analogies from her own childhood, and was "blown away" (in a good way) while reading your material. She sent an email to all parents of youth in the ward with the link to your page and a shared that we as a ward would teach about pornography from a standpoint of atonement, acceptance, and love, rather than fear and shame. She further told them that we would not have time to cover the bulk of the content on your page, but that it was worth them reviewing on their own and having discussion at home with their youth.

The lessons themselves were great. Our main point was to let them know that pornography is not "2nd only to murder" and that they are still good kids, who are growing into good men and women. We were careful to note that we need to avoid calling good/evil and evil/good. There is still harm caused by excessive pornography use, and the shame cycle can cause real damage, but they need not feel broken, lost, ashamed, or unlovable.

I also shared Michael R. Ash's interpretation of the Alma/Corianton exchange: https://sunstonemagazine.com/.../sbi/articles/143-34-43.pdf

All in all I think it was a huge success. Immediately after church I was approached by multiple youths who expressed that they felt they could trust us needed someone to talk to.

I don't know how else to say it, Daniel Burgess, Thank you for this great resource!