Dale Ray Hartman

With over thirty years of experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Dale Ray Hartman, MSW, LICSW, has dedicated his career to helping individuals, couples, and families navigate life's challenges and find meaningful solutions. Specializing in marriage counseling and addiction recovery, Dale brings a wealth of knowledge and a collaborative approach to his practice.

Dale's fascination with human behavior, thoughts, feelings, relationships, and spirituality has been a driving force throughout his career. He has always been curious about why people do the things they do, how they change, and how various factors like culture, family, physical health, and religion impact personal growth. This curiosity has led him to develop a unique approach that focuses on moving clients from feeling "stuck" to finding practical solutions for living life more fully.

Throughout his career, Dale has worked in diverse settings, including child and adolescent group homes, adolescent drug and alcohol treatment programs, and adult psychiatric inpatient and day treatment programs. This varied experience has given him a comprehensive understanding of mental health challenges across different age groups and life situations. For over two decades, Dale has been working with individuals, couples, and families in outpatient and private practice settings, addressing a wide range of difficulties and problems.

Dale's areas of specialty include individual counseling, marriage counseling, adolescent counseling, and addictions counseling. He has extensive training and experience in helping people recover from destructive drug and alcohol abuse. In his addiction counseling work, Dale collaborates with clients to develop individualized treatment plans that guide the recovery process. These plans include education, identifying potential underlying causes that foster and maintain addictions, addressing defense mechanisms, triggers, urges, and obstacles to recovery.

In his approach to therapy, Dale emphasizes the importance of personalization. He understands that each person is unique and requires a tailored approach to finding solutions. Whether working with individuals struggling with anxiety and depression, couples seeking to improve their relationships, or adolescents navigating the challenges of growing up, Dale brings his wealth of experience and compassionate understanding to each session.

Dale's philosophy is rooted in the belief that positive change is possible, even in the face of significant challenges. He works to help his clients break the cycle of suffering by facing their pain with accountability, support, and follow-through. His goal is to guide clients towards experiencing a life that is more fulfilling and meaningful, transforming recovery into a journey of self-discovery and personal growth.