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I'm Daniel LeGoff, a licensed psychologist and neuropsychologist. Therapy is a dialogue and a shared experience. It starts with getting to know someone, discussing their problems, and then moving to helping them become the solution to those problems. My experience includes working with neurodiverse individuals, children, adults, and families. I am also known for having started LEGO-based therapy, which is used internationally now.
My approach
I have had a lot of training and experience with both CBT and psychodynamic therapies, but I think about both of those from a systems perspective. In order to function, people must participate in social systems, and that requires us to share values with others and feel understood and accepted. Therapy can help us identify our values, and collaborate with others in ways that create interpersonal synergy.
My focus
Most of the people I work with struggle with feeling helpless, anxious, misunderstood, or not accepted by others in some way. I have spent most of my life interacting with people who are differently abled and see the world from unique perspectives. Helping people discover their unique talents and sharing those with others in meaningful, creative ways has always been my main professional goal.
My communication style
People find me friendly and warm, but also serious. I tend to think fast and sometimes talk too fast, but I'm aware of that and I will slow down again. I've lived and worked in a lot of different settings and with a lot of different people, but I am still curious. Everyone has a unique and interesting life, and I'm honored when they share some of that with me.
My journey to mental healthcare
I grew up in a neurodiverse family and have always felt close to people who expressed themselves and found meaning in unique ways. Understanding people who experience the world differently and supporting their success is just the way I have always been.
My goals for you
Rather than starting with goals, I like to get a sense of someone's values and beliefs. Understanding those helps both of us decide how to prioritize and move forward toward goals.
My first session with you
Therapy starts with sharing enough so that we know how we will work together, what is important to you, what problems you are facing, and what resources you have to build on.
