About Dan

Education, experience & who I am

Dan Main

LMFT #87939

Education

Dan earned his Bachelor of Science in Psychology (with a minor in Mathematics) from UC Davis, followed by a Master's in Counseling with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy from Saint Mary's College of California. His Master's project was a comprehensive review of mindfulness-based group therapy for adolescents with depression and anxiety.

Dan considers himself a lifelong learner and continues to pursue advanced certifications and trainings post-licensure.

Clinical Experience

Dan is licensed through the California Board of Behavioral Sciences and has worked across inpatient and outpatient settings. His background includes:

COFY (Community Options for Families and Youth), Pleasant Hill — Program Supervisor of the Educationally Related Mental Health Services (ERMHS) Department, providing school districts with counseling and formal assessments.

Mental Health Rehabilitation Center, Oakland — Clinical Therapist working within a multidisciplinary team (psychiatrist, nurse, rehab therapist) to support clients with severe and persistent mental illness.

CSU East Bay — Brief therapy with university students as a graduate intern.

Dan also has experience working with adolescents, young adults, and individuals on the autism spectrum.

Specialized Trainings

At the Crossroads of Trauma Therapy: EMDR, Structural Dissociation, Attachment Repair & Parts Work

With Rachel Walker, LMFT — September 2023

Comprehensive Resource Model (CRM) Basic Training

May 2021

EMDRIA Approved Basic EMDR Training

Instructor: Phillip Manfield, Berkeley, CA · Completed March 2017

Ongoing EMDR Consultation

EMDRIA Approved Consultants: Nancy Joyce, LMFT & Rachel Walker, LMFT

A note about who I am

I bring my whole self to this work. I've maintained a personal mindfulness practice and attended retreats for over 10 years — this isn't something I recommend from a distance, it's something I live. I'm nonjudgmental, authentic, and genuinely curious about each person I work with.

My practice is grounded in respect, inclusion, and care for the whole person. I strive to create a space where all identities and life experiences are acknowledged and honored — especially those shaped by marginalization or limited access to support.