Hi 👋
I'm Daniel.
APPROACH TO TREATMENT
My first goal is to get to know you. In the beginning, we focus on understanding you, your values, your strengths, and your areas of growth. As a human being there are multiple intersecting aspects of your identity, your life experiences, your physical health, and your functional abilities that have shaped your life. Each of my clients are uniquely themselves and so are you. Second, I want you to get to know me because it’s important that you work with someone you trust. Together, we collaboratively develop a plan to help you get unstuck and to move forward in life.
My therapeutic approach integrates several evidence based treatments including:
Mindfulness-Based interventions and principles
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy
Motivational Interviewing
EDUCATION
Ph.D. Clinical Psychology & Behavioral Medicine
Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA
M.S. Clinical Psychology & Behavioral Medicine
Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA
B.S. Psychology
University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
Feeling Stuck?
Watch for my 6 Tips to Get Unstuck and move your life forward.
Need Better Sleep?
Watch to learn how CBT-I and Mindfulness can help you!
CERTIFICATIONS
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Substance Use Disorders
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Eating Disorders
Cognitive Processing Therapy for Trauma
RESEARCH
Baughn, D., Auerbach, S.M., & Siminoff, L.A. (2010). Roles of sex and ethnicity in procurement coordinator-family communication during the organ donation discussion. Progress in Transplantation, 20(3), 247-255. PMID 20929109
Baughn, D., Rodrigue, J.R., & Cornell, D.L. (2006). Intention to register as organ donors: A survey of adolescents obtaining their driver’s permit/license or enrolled in driver’s education. Progress in Transplantation, 16(3), 260-267. PMID 17007163
TRAINING & EXPERIENCE
Psychologist in Private Practice
Tampa, FL
Assistant Professor of Psychology
University of Central Florida, College of Medicine, Orlando, FL
Staff Psychologist, Pre-Surgical Consultation & Rehabilitation
Orlando Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Orlando, FL
Specialize in the psychological assessment and treatment of surgical patients living with bone marrow transplant, organ transplant, weight loss surgery, cardiovascular surgery, spinal cord stimulation, plastic surgery, and gender confirmation surgery. Supervise psychology postdoctoral fellows and psychology interns.
Staff Psychologist, Primary Care Mental Health
James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital & Clinics, Tampa, FL
Specialized in the brief assessment and treatment of primary care patients. Supervised psychology postdoctoral fellows and psychology interns.
Postdoctoral Fellowship in Clinical Psychology, Primary Care Emphasis
San Francisco Veterans Affairs Medical Center & The University of California, San Francisco
Specialized in health care team communication, primary care, HIV and Hepatitis C care, treatment of chronic pain, and women’s healthcare.
Clinical Internship, Behavioral Medicine Emphasis
Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Health Care System & Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA
Specialized in behavioral medicine (e.g., transplant, hematology/oncology, andrology, hepatitis C, chronic pain), substance misuse, and psychiatric inpatient treatment.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
🎧 Need help with your sleep right now?
Listen to the Sleep Takeout Podcast for information and entertainment about all things sleep! I co-host the podcast with my colleague Dr. Michelle Zetoony (Sleep and Pulmonary Medicine Specialist) talk about sleep.
Ever hear information about sleep and just wonder if you are missing something?
Why does something that every person does seem like a mystery to some.
Have a question that you want answered on the podcast? Submit your question on the form in the contact page.
Come for information and leave a better version of yourself.
Are You Awake in the Middle of the Night and Can't Get Back Asleep?
Watch my conversation with Java & Janelle on CBS 10 Tampa Bay about how to handle middle of the night wake ups by creating your own "Tired but not Sleepy" basket of activities.