Therapy and Training To Help You Heal

Repair Hearts – Rebuild Relationships – Lasting Change

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Therapy with Dan Oakes

Individual, couples, and family therapy that addresses deep interpersonal needs from an expert that can connect with the individual to preserve dignity, build trust and restore life function.

Workshops by Dan Oakes

Group based mental health training, designed to accelerate learning, change, and growth. You can attend these workshops in our offices or we can bring them to your organization.

Online Content by Dan Oakes

From the comfort of your own home or office, you can learn from an expert perspective that is specially designed to engage your real world, day to day issues.

Client Review

  • I had met with Dan nearly 5 years ago when I was really struggling with depression and anxiety. He had helped me tremendously to understand my feelings, to learn to accept myself and ultimately overcome many of the hurdles that were negatively impacting my life. 5 years later, I came back in for some additional counseling, and I was floored by how much he remembered about me! He truly cares about his clients and wants nothing but the very best for them, and you can really feel that from him.
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Client Review

  • My husband and I are so thankful for the tools and skills Dan has taught us in our sessions. We’ve tried marriage counseling with others in the past and none of their approaches proved to be helpful in teaching us skills that have worked for us or clicked for us, until we found Dan. He is an excellent teacher and mediator. His knowledge and expertise in his field are stellar. We are ever so grateful for what Dan has taught us and how it is helping us become better and stronger marriage partners.
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Real Client Reviews

See what Dan’s clients are saying about him.

  • Thank you Dan!

  • You are a miracle-worker! I never would have figured this out without your help. Thank you for helping me find the wound and get started on a path to healing. My life is now framed, and I can now see what I couldn’t before. Truly life-changing!
  • Customer since July 2015
  • Very pleased and felt comfortable being able to talk to him

  • My wife I visited with him for the first time a couple of days ago and we both felt like it was money well spent. I will definitely be going back. Thanks, Dan
  • Customer since January 2018
  • Wonderful!!

  • I had met with Dan nearly 5 years ago when I was really struggling with depression and anxiety. He had helped me tremendously to understand my feelings, to learn to accept myself and ultimately overcome many of the hurdles that were negatively impacting my life. 5 years later, I came back in for some additional counseling, and I was floored by how much he remembered about me! He truly cares about his clients and wants nothing but the very best for them, and you can really feel that from him.
  • Customer since November 2017
  • Thorough and thoughtful

  • My husband and I saw Dan and he is so great at getting right to business and helping us see where we can make some great changes in our marriage. His thoughtful and gentle approach helps to keep any anger or unkindness from derailing progress. I recommend him to anyone needing a great therapist.
  • Customer since June 2013
  • Thank you Dan!

  • You are a miracle-worker! I never would have figured this out without your help. Thank you for helping me find the wound and get started on a path to healing. My life is now framed, and I can now see what I couldn’t before. Truly life-changing!
  • Customer since July 2015
  • Very pleased and felt comfortable being able to talk to him

  • My wife I visited with him for the first time a couple of days ago and we both felt like it was money well spent. I will definitely be going back. Thanks, Dan
  • Customer since January 2018
  • Wonderful!!

  • I had met with Dan nearly 5 years ago when I was really struggling with depression and anxiety. He had helped me tremendously to understand my feelings, to learn to accept myself and ultimately overcome many of the hurdles that were negatively impacting my life. 5 years later, I came back in for some additional counseling, and I was floored by how much he remembered about me! He truly cares about his clients and wants nothing but the very best for them, and you can really feel that from him.
  • Customer since November 2017
  • Thorough and thoughtful

  • My husband and I saw Dan and he is so great at getting right to business and helping us see where we can make some great changes in our marriage. His thoughtful and gentle approach helps to keep any anger or unkindness from derailing progress. I recommend him to anyone needing a great therapist.
  • Customer since June 2013

Dan’s Expertise is not only academic.

Dan is a mental health and relationship expert and his clinical approach is rooted in attachment theory.  Dan has extensive specialization in couples counseling and problematic sexual behavior.  He additionally has a unique approach to depression and anxiety.  No matter the diagnosis, Dan’s curiosity and concern for his client as a whole is his greatest asset. Most importantly for Dan, his academic expertise in relationships is informed by his personal relationship with Shannon, his wife of 30 years.

Office Address

Arizona Family Institute

2500 S. Power Road Suite 120

Mesa, Arizona 85206

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