
Dan Fink
MA, LMFT
I am a nerd, a leader, and a supporter. I grew up moving between different homes, cities, and ways of life. I have an appreciation for unconventional childhoods, families, and communities. I love traveling the world and experiencing other cultures, mostly through their food.
My Story
During the dot com movement of the nineties, I worked as a computer and networking technician and by the turn of the century I was the manager of information technology for a large insurance company. Corporate tech was exciting, but I wanted to refocus my career on improving the well-being of others, so I returned to academia and earned my bachelor’s degree in psychology with a focus on cognitive science at UCLA, followed by a master’s degree in clinical psychology with a specialization in applied community psychology from Antioch University in Los Angeles. I am a Founding Partner, Supervisor, and Therapist at Relational Associates, the Organization Development Director of The Relational Center, and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.
Clinical Experience
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Develops curriculum and trains therapists in:
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Relational Gestalt (dialogue, field theory, hermeneutics, and phenomenology)
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Trauma responsiveness
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Harm reduction with drugs and alcohol
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Sexuality with kink and BDSM
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Deconstructing personality disorders
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Building awareness for whiteness and privilege
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Unpacking and understanding shame
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Led community and civic engagement groups
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Provides leadership coaching and mentoring to a variety of mental health professionals
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Practices individual, group, and family therapy, and psychological consulting
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Offers psychotherapy for community leaders and organizational executives
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Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) #12827