Daniel McArdle, MA candidate

 I’m currently an MA candidate in Couple and Family Therapy at Antioch University Seattle. In my previous incarnation I was a graphic designer and art director for decades, garnering valuable interpersonal skills by working with a diverse group of clients and professionals. I’ve been fortunate to live in many places around the US and spent a decade abroad in Hong Kong and Shanghai. While I engaged in pro bono and charity work during my time as a designer, I decided I wanted to help others in a more direct capacity. I believe a career in therapy allows me to make use of my personal knowledge of both relationships and mental health challenges. 

I come from an intense family of five children (born within 6 ½ years) and understand the complex dynamics and sibling rivalry inherent to large families. As father to two wonderful young women, I’ve also known the pleasures and challenges of parenthood. I also bring a great deal of lived experience to the table; for example I’ve gone through both a successful decades-long marriage, and a successful divorce. I’m also a recovered alcoholic and can directly speak to the challenges of both addiction and successful sobriety. I’ve also dealt with the difficulties inherent to depression and ADHD, which allow me a deep respect and compassion for others with similar experiences. 

Dan accepts Premera as well as most Washington State insurance plans. He offers an out of network rate of $60 per hour.