I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Michigan with 7 years of experience working with diverse populations. I have worked with clients struggling with a wide range of concerns such as anxiety, trauma, depression, low self-esteem, relationship struggles, career struggles, difficulties with their sense of self, existential concerns, and adjustments to life events or transitions.
My style and approach to therapy is collaborative, attentive and empathetic. I focus on the client’s strengths and highlight those strengths to address client’s concerns and or struggles. I approach therapy from a client centered perspective. In other words, I am not the expert on you, however I will do my best in helping you facilitate, participate and challenge yourself on your journey to growth, healing, and change. Concrete, reachable goals, time and space that is for you and unconditional positive regard, I believe are pillars of therapy that create a therapeutic environment with you (the client) in mind. Therapy is not easy. Therapy can be euphoric one session and heavy the next, but ultimately restorative and fulfilling. If you are committed to your personal well-being and want someone to support and guide with you, I am here and ready when you are. I look forward to working with you.
Additional areas of focus: Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Family conflicts, Grief, Career difficulties, Depression, Compassion fatigue, Body image, Commitment Issues, Divorce and separation, Infidelity, Life purpose, Polyamory / Nonmonogamous Relationships, Self-love
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
MI LMFT 4101007018
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Dalyn Pacheco-Smith. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
He is fantastic!
Written on Jan 25, 2022 after therapy with Dalyn for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, depression, and self esteem
This is my first time doing any type of therapy, and I was nervous to start. I feel very comfortable talking to Dayln and am grateful for his help.
Written on Jan 15, 2022 after therapy with Dalyn for 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues, and self esteem
Dalyn is an incredible listener. I truly appreciate the insights he brings to my issues as I'm talking. He's very thoughtful as I speak and is clearly engaged with ways to help me.
Thanks!
Written on Nov 09, 2021 after therapy with Dalyn for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Dalyn helped me feel stronger after one phone call, he showed me that he is here to coach me through my struggles!
Written on Oct 18, 2021 after therapy with Dalyn for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, coping with life changes, and adhd
Dalyn is an outstanding listener and a great therapist.
Written on Jun 03, 2021 after therapy with Dalyn for 3 months on issues concerning depression, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
I've tried a few different therapists on BetterHelp and Dalyn was by far the best match for me. He is very thoughtful, kind, and calming and is always respectful even when discussing topics that are embarrassing or anxiety-provoking for me. I really appreciate the way he takes the time to think about what I've said and reframe or summarize the issue I raised in a different way to help me think through different aspects of the issue and how/why I feel the way I do about it. I've had an overall great experience with him so far and I look forward to continuing to discuss issues with him.
Written on Jun 01, 2021 after therapy with Dalyn for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes