Welcome to Daniel Weiner, MA LPC, LLC
I am a psychotherapist specializing in the treatment of children, adolescents, and adults. Through a variety of modalities, I focus extensively on the treatment of neuro-developmental disorders.
In addition to providing therapeutic services through my private practice, I am also the co-developer/owner of the Family Resource and Development Center, LLC (FRDC). FRDC is a one of a kind outpatient therapy practice located in Farmington, CT. We specialize in the treatment of children, adolescents, young adults, and families through a wide range of services and treatment approaches. To learn more about FRDC please visit our website at www.frdcllc.com.
My Background, Area of Focus, and Approach
I obtained my master’s degree in clinical psychology from the University of Hartford and became a licensed psychotherapist (LPC) in 1998. Since that time, I have worked in multiple treatment settings, and have specifically specialized in the treatment of children, adolescents, and young adults.
Early in my career, I served as the clinical director of Child Services at Saint Francis Care Behavioral Health. This consisted of overseeing the clinical care provided in their inpatient and partial hospital mental health departments. While this role was rewarding, I realized that I was missing the opportunity to provide direct care to these children and families in need. As a result, I opened my private practice and have since provided care to children, adolescents, young adults, and families in an outpatient setting for the last twenty-three years.
A great deal of my focus has been on the neurodiverse population, and the subsequent social, emotional, and behavioral challenges that are associated. I also work a great deal with clients struggling with various anxiety-related disorders. My emphasis in treatment is on supporting the whole family, which includes psychoeducation, direct therapy for the client, skill building for executive function and social/emotional/behavioral challenges, and parent education and counseling.
I share the philosophy with other trusted colleagues that these children and adolescents want to be successful, despite their various challenges. They often feel lost and misunderstood. As a result, my clients and I work together to foster understanding, acceptance, and growth.
Typically, this process begins with a thorough clinical assessment that helps create the future treatment plans. While this is occurring, I also seek input from the child or adolescent as well as the family to develop the most appropriate treatment goals and strategies. It is my ultimate intent to create a setting that provides children, adolescents, and family members the opportunity to gain further insight into their issues and grow in a positive manner.
In addition to my direct care of clients, I an the co-owner/director of the Family Resource and Development Center, LLC (FRDC) in Farmington, CT. My partner, Geoff Genser and I started FRDC so we could broaden our reach, and support as many children, adolescents, and young adults in the Greater Hartford Area. FRDC, LLC has been in service since 2008 and is a leading resource for the treatment of mental health challenges in children, adolescents, and young adults. For more information about FRDC, please visit us at www.frdcllc.com.
Additional Information and Specialty Areas:
- Extensive training in parenting approaches developed at the Yale Child Study Center (SPACE) and Yale Child Conduct Clinic (Parent Management Training).
- Computerized testing and thorough assessment for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Founder and developer of "The Unique Me"; a program for children and adolescents to better understand their neurodiverse qualities.
- Multiple presentations on child development, parenting, and behavioral approaches provided to schools, parents, and other caregivers.