Dan Kessler, PsyD, LP, DBSM
Dr. Daniel Kessler is a clinical psychologist specializing in insomnia, relationship issues, anxiety and sexual concerns. The goals of therapy are to gain understanding and make change. Veritas is about finding your truth, so you can be an agent of change. Dr. Kessler’s approach to these goals is involved, interactive and direct. Dr. Kessler has been practicing for 30 years, has training in marital counseling, completed extensive coursework in sex therapy, and is Board Certified in Behavioral Sleep Medicine (the treatment of sleep disorders with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy). Dr. Kessler received his PsyD from Florida Institute of Technology and his internship at George Washington University Medical Center. Dr. Kessler is on the Board of Trustees at his progressive synagogue, and has been involved in multiple charitable organizations. He has also been politically active and was a 2022 candidate for Minnesota State Senate. Prior to founding Veritas with Dr. Gayle MacBride, Dr. Kessler worked 15 years in a primary care clinic, and has also worked in hospital, community mental health and private practice settings, has supervised and trained new clinicians, and taught at the university level.
Member of APA , MPA, and SBSM. CBT-I International Directory.
Diplomate in Behavioral Sleep Medicine (DBSM).
Common topics men come to therapy for include navigating relationship dynamics, handling stress, fatherhood and family responsibilities, sexual issues, career pressures, overcoming issues related to emotional repression and mental health issues like depression and anxiety. Dr. Kessler helps with communication skills, self-esteem and developing healthier coping mechanisms. A good men’s issues therapist recognizes the importance of a supportive and understanding environment where men can explore and address these issues without judgment, leading to improved mental health and well-being.
When addressing men's issues, Dr. Kessler often addresses concerns like managing societal expectations and stereotypes, dealing with traditional notions of masculinity, and addressing emotional expression and mental health in a way that aligns with their personal identity.