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
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…
Self Care During Pregnancy
Becoming pregnant is a time of many mixed emotions that can range from excitement to anxiety. During the 10 months of time leading up to your child being born, it can be helpful to create a routine to take care of yourself and your growing baby bump. Below are some tips that can help you to feel as prepared as you can leading up to your child being born: It can be helpful during your pregnancy journey to set up…
“Be curious, not judgmental”
This is a line I most recently heard in the great show, “Ted Lasso“. It occurred when a bet was made with Ted assuming that he was a novice at shooting darts without asking to see if he had played before. Of course, he had been playing for years and ultimately won the bet. It reminded me of the significance of finding out why people do what they do, and why they have become who they became. It is a…
Social Media Addiction
Social media addiction is defined as an unhealthy dependence on interactive platforms such as Facebook, twitter, Instagram, snapchat and Tik Tok. It is often characterized by being overly concerned about social media driven by uncontrollable urge to on or to use social media and devoting so much time/effort that it interferes with other parts of your life. According to a Harvard study, self-disclosure on social media, “lights up” the same part of the brain that also ignites when someone engages…