Daniel Mack, MA

Daniel Mack (he/him) is a Black therapist working towards an LPC license. He is passionate about working with all communities of color, men, and individuals who identify as LGBTQIA+. Daniel knows that mental health stigma hinders a lot of people, especially people of color, men, and the LGBTQIA+ community from seeking therapy and he is passionate about demystifying therapy and making it relatable. Daniel specializes in therapy for men and therapy for LGBTQIA communities.

Daniel values the importance of accessibility, affordability & relatability in all counseling spaces. He believes that people already have the tools to heal and he enjoys supporting clients as they discover their strengths and begin using these tools to improve the quality of their lives.

Daniel is currently accepting new clients and is able to see Pennsylvania residents both virtually and in person.

A conversation with Daniel

What made you want to become a therapist?

I remember being terrified at age 16 of how my Black therapist would react to me being gay. It happened again when I got to college and my gay white therapists couldn’t understand my world as a Black man. I really grappled with embarrassment and feeling uncomfortable about my identities and finding professionals who understood me. I wanted to become a therapist to help people who looked like me.

What do you do when you are not working?

I got into ceramics in 2022, so I try to practice that as much as I can. I also go hiking when the weather is nice and read books when I can. All those things are like self-care for me. They help keep be balanced.

What is important to you when working with clients?

I believe the therapeutic journey begins with building rapport with a client and comfort is a huge part of that. I want to curate an environment where my clients feel as though they can share anything with me, where they can be their most authentic selves and feel like they belong.