Daniel Fecher, MA
Daniel Fecher is a Pre-Doctoral Psychology trainee completing his practicum at The Behavioral Wellness Group (BWG) under the license and supervision of Dr. Erin Kotkowski, Psy.D.
At BWG, Daniel offers individual therapy and co-facilitates in the Health and Wellness Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP).
Daniel approaches therapy with an integrative approach, blending elements from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with humanistic and existential approaches. A key focus in Daniel’s work with clients is making meaning out of experiences in ways that lead to not only coping but thriving.
Daniel recently received his Master's in Psychology at Meridian University.
Favorite Quote
“If there is meaning in life at all, then there must be meaning in suffering. Love goes very far beyond the physical person of the beloved. It finds its deepest meaning in his spiritual being, his inner self.” – Viktor Frankl
Contact
Position:
Pre-Doctoral Psychology Trainee
Address:
8224 Mentor Ave, Suite 208
Mentor, Ohio 44060
Email:
dfecher@behavioralwellnessgroup.com
Phone:
440-392-2222 EXT 869
Fax:
440-565-2349
Articles
Stress and Anxiety Management the DBT Way
Anxiety and stress appear to be the next pandemic. I see so many people who are anxious, overwhelmed, edgy, panicky, full of worry, and always tense. If any of these words describe you and leave you with a constant feeling of uneasiness to all-out panic, you could be suffering from poor stress management. Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, or DBT was developed by Marsha Linehan in the 1970s. She had her own experiences with mental illness that perhaps gave her a unique…
Coping with Grief during the Holiday Season
“What am I going to do if something reminds me of Grandpa?” “Who is going to help me decorate the Christmas tree this year?” “I don’t have the energy or the desire to do the things I usually do during the holidays.” If you are someone who has lost a loved one, these may be some of the thoughts that are running through your mind. Although the holidays are usually associated with happiness, joy, smiles and laughter for most individuals,…
When Seasonal Changes Affect Your Moods
Seasonal Affective Disorder How does one distinguish between winter blues and more serious conditions? Many feel sluggish or down during Fall and Winter months. The winter blues are pretty common. If this sadness is profound, it may be a sign of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). SAD is a form of depression which results from decreased light during the darker Fall and Winter months. With decreased sunlight, our internal biological clocks are thrown off, and it feels as though everything is…
Mindfulness- What is it?
There is a lot of talk about mindfulness, but what exactly does this mean? Mindfulness can be defined as being completely focused in the moment and paying attention to all five of your senses: As you are focusing on the moment you will also want to be aware of your: It is important not to judge yourself or your experience, but simply acknowledge thoughts and feelings as they arise, let them go, and refocus on your five senses.Benefits of mindfulness…
Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
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Teens and Opioids
We hear about it frequently. It’s on the evening news, online, and we hear it in conversation. America has an opioid crisis and we’ve had one for decades. It’s nothing new really and perhaps we are even desensitized to it, but opioids and overdoses remain an issue for both adults and teens. Youth drug deaths have quadrupled over the last 20 years mainly involving fentanyl which has grown 6x since 2016 (songforcharlie.org). Over 10 million pills containing fentanyl have been…