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Dan VerBout | Therapist | Healer

@danverbout.bsky.social
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Interests include trauma, brainspotting, polyvagal theory, somatic experiencing, and mindfulness practices. IG: instgram.com/DanVerBout FB: facebook.com/DanVerBout Website: danverbout.com *Posts are not medical advice*

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Dan VerBout | Therapist | Healer @danverbout.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
You don't have to relive it to heal it. That's one of the most important things I tell people who are considering Brainspotting. You don't have to say much. You just have to be willing to be present with your own experience while your brain does what it knows how to do. #Brainspotting
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Dan VerBout | Therapist | Healer @danverbout.bsky.social · 01/11/2025
Men’s Mental Health Month is here — and it matters more than ever. Learn more about why men often avoid therapy — in my latest blog: www.danverbout.com/why-men-avoi... Follow for more insights and support for men’s mental health: instagram.com/DanVerBout facebook.com/DanVerBout
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Dan VerBout | Therapist | Healer @danverbout.bsky.social · 28/09/2025
Brainspotting Practitioners — if you’re working toward Brainspotting certification, I’m now offering consultation to support your journey. 📅 Book here: calendly.com/dverbout-innerstrengththerapy 🔗 Learn more: danverbout.com/brainspotting-consultation #trauma #brainspotting
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Dan VerBout | Therapist | Healer @danverbout.bsky.social · 02/09/2025
Walk silently and take turns naming what you see, hear, or smell. Let your senses ground you. Looking to re-connect with your partner after putting your relationship on pause because of work, kids, and other obligations? Find us online at IG and FB: @the.rootedself #relationships #connection
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Dan VerBout | Therapist | Healer @danverbout.bsky.social · 05/08/2025
Hug until you both start to feel your heart rates slow down. Stay with it a little longer than usual. Looking to re-connect with your partner after putting your relationship on pause because of work, and kids? Find us online at IG and FB: @the.rootedself #relationships #connection
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Dan VerBout | Therapist | Healer @danverbout.bsky.social · 03/08/2025
Instead of saying 'You’re being distant,' say 'Are you feeling kind of shut down right now?' Looking to re-connect with your partner after putting your relationship on pause because of work, kids, and other obligations? Find us online at IG and FB: @the.rootedself #relationships #connection
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Dan VerBout | Therapist | Healer @danverbout.bsky.social · 30/07/2025
Sit close without talking for a few minutes — maybe shoulder to shoulder. Just breathe and be near each other. Find us online at IG and FB: @the.rootedself #relationships #couples #connection
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Dan VerBout | Therapist | Healer @danverbout.bsky.social · 28/07/2025
After a disagreement, try a hug and say, 'I’m still here. I still choose you.' Make it your go-to way to reconnect. Looking to re-connect with your partner after putting your relationship on pause because of work, kids, and other obligations? rooted-self.com #relationships #couples #connection
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Dan VerBout | Therapist | Healer @danverbout.bsky.social · 26/07/2025
In a tough moment, ask: 'What do you need right now?' Then just listen. Looking to re-connect with your partner after putting your relationship on pause because of work, kids, and other obligations? Find us online at IG and FB: @the.rootedself #relationships #couples #connection
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Dan VerBout | Therapist | Healer @danverbout.bsky.social · 24/07/2025
One person gently touches or holds the other with full attention for a minute. Then switch. Looking to re-connect with your partner after putting your relationship on pause because of work, kids, and other obligations? Find us on at IG and FB: @the.rootedself #relationships #couples #connection
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Dan VerBout | Therapist | Healer @danverbout.bsky.social · 16/07/2025
New series on tips to manage anxiety! Come check it out at instagram.com/DanVerBout #anxiety #mentalhealth
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Dan VerBout | Therapist | Healer @danverbout.bsky.social · 14/07/2025
Take turns asking for small things like a hug. Pause and check what your body says. Looking to re-connect with your partner after putting your relationship on pause because of work, kids, and other obligations? Find us online at IG and FB: @the.rootedself #relationships #couples #coaching
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Dan VerBout | Therapist | Healer @danverbout.bsky.social · 08/07/2025
Pick a simple hand signal or gesture to show when you're feeling overwhelmed and need kindness or calm. Looking to re-connect with your partner after putting your relationship on pause because of work, kids, and other obligations? Learn how at rooted-self.com Online at IG and FB: @the.rootedself
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Dan VerBout | Therapist | Healer @danverbout.bsky.social · 19/06/2025
Somatic therapies help when talk therapy hits a wall. The body holds the key. danverbout.com #Brainspotting #SomaticExperiencing #PolyvagalTheory
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Dan VerBout | Therapist | Healer @danverbout.bsky.social · 19/06/2025
Somatic therapies help when talk therapy hits a wall. The body holds the key. danverbout.com #Brainspotting #SomaticExperiencing #PolyvagalTheory
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Dan VerBout | Therapist | Healer @danverbout.bsky.social · 15/06/2025
Safety-first environments support healing. Trauma-informed care prioritizes nervous system needs. danverbout.com #Brainspotting #SomaticExperiencing #PolyvagalTheory
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Dan VerBout | Therapist | Healer @danverbout.bsky.social · 09/06/2025
Focus on long exhalations (e.g., in 4, out 6). This calms your parasympathetic system. danverbout.com #Brainspotting #SomaticExperiencing #PolyvagalTheory
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Dan VerBout | Therapist | Healer @danverbout.bsky.social · 04/06/2025
Safety can feel alert or energized—not just relaxed. Look for grounded presence, not numbness. danverbout.com #Brainspotting #SomaticExperiencing #PolyvagalTheory #Trauma
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Dan VerBout | Therapist | Healer @danverbout.bsky.social · 02/06/2025
Fawning (people-pleasing) is a survival strategy. It's how you learned to stay safe. danverbout.com #Brainspotting #SomaticExperiencing #PolyvagalTheory #Trauma
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Dan VerBout | Therapist | Healer @danverbout.bsky.social · 01/06/2025
Pride is a celebration of love, identity, courage, and the ongoing fight for equality. This month (and every month), I stand with the LGBTQ+ community with love, respect, and pride. Let’s continue creating a world where everyone feels safe, seen, and celebrated for who they are. 🏳️‍🌈💖
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Dan VerBout | Therapist | Healer @danverbout.bsky.social · 27/05/2025
The window of tolerance is your emotional bandwidth. Healing helps expand your capacity to stay present. danverbout.com #Brainspotting #SomaticExperiencing #PolyvagalTheory #Trauma
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Dan VerBout | Therapist | Healer @danverbout.bsky.social · 24/05/2025
So much of how we experience the world is based on our nervous system state. Please like, share, and follow to learn more about how you can improve how you experience life and the world around you! instagram.com/DanVerBout facebook.com/DanVerBout danverbout.com
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Dan VerBout | Therapist | Healer @danverbout.bsky.social · 23/05/2025
The "Big, Beautiful Bill" will raise our family's health insurance premium by $3k per year making it unaffordable. Several aspects of this bill will be crushing for small business owners.
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Dan VerBout | Therapist | Healer @danverbout.bsky.social · 15/05/2025
What Clients Often Feel After Sessions May include: Relief. Clarity. Sleepiness. A sense of peace. Brainspotting is gentle, but powerful. Learn more: danverbout.com #brainspotting #mentalhealth #trauma
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Dan VerBout | Therapist | Healer @danverbout.bsky.social · 14/05/2025
Brainspotting for Porn Addiction You're not broken. Brainspotting can support you in breaking free from compulsive behaviors. Learn more: danverbout.com #brainspotting #mentalhealth #trauma #addiction
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Dan VerBout | Therapist | Healer @danverbout.bsky.social · 12/05/2025
Hello! I have a new blog post published on "Why Men Avoid Therapy and How Mental Health Services Can Improve Life, Love, and Work". Check it out linked below! www.danverbout.com/why-men-avoi... #menshealth #mentalhealth #therapy
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Dan VerBout | Therapist | Healer @danverbout.bsky.social · 28/04/2025
Brainspotting vs. Talk Therapy Talk therapy focuses on the thinking brain. Brainspotting works deeper in the emotional and survival brain Learn more: danverbout.com #brainspotting #mentalhealth #trauma #addiction
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Dan VerBout | Therapist | Healer @danverbout.bsky.social · 25/04/2025
What Happens in a Session? You don't need to talk it all out. Brainspotting lets your brain do the work, while you stay connected and supported. Learn more: danverbout.com #brainspotting #mentalhealth #trauma #addiction
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Dan VerBout | Therapist | Healer @danverbout.bsky.social · 18/04/2025
The emotional weight you’re carrying isn’t meant to be held alone. Support exists, and you deserve it. Learn more: danverbout.com #menshealth #mentalhealth #trauma #addiction
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Dan VerBout | Therapist | Healer @danverbout.bsky.social · 17/04/2025
Therapy isn’t just for crisis moments—it’s for building a stronger, healthier future. Learn more: danverbout.com #menshealth #mentalhealth #trauma #addiction
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Dan VerBout | Therapist | Healer @danverbout.bsky.social · 13/04/2025
Perfection isn’t the goal—progress is. Healing happens in small steps, not giant leaps. Learn more: danverbout.com #menshealth #mentalhealth #trauma
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Dan VerBout | Therapist | Healer @danverbout.bsky.social · 10/04/2025
Healing happens in relationships. Safe, supportive connections help rewire the nervous system for trust and safety. Learn more: danverbout.com #menshealth #mentalhealth #trauma #addiction
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Dan VerBout | Therapist | Healer @danverbout.bsky.social · 09/04/2025
Unprocessed emotions don’t just ‘go away’—they show up in your body, behaviors, and relationships. Healing is about addressing them, not avoiding them. Learn more: danverbout.com #menshealth #mentalhealth #trauma #addiction
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Dan VerBout | Therapist | Healer @danverbout.bsky.social · 08/04/2025
When urges for unhealthy coping arise, pause. Take a deep breath and ask, ‘What am I really needing right now?’ Learn more: danverbout.com #menshealth #mentalhealth #trauma #addiction
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Dan VerBout | Therapist | Healer @danverbout.bsky.social · 07/04/2025
Coping mechanisms served a purpose at one point. The key is learning new tools that help rather than harm. Learn more: danverbout.com #menshealth #mentalhealth #trauma
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Dan VerBout | Therapist | Healer @danverbout.bsky.social · 06/04/2025
Addiction isn’t about lack of willpower. It’s often a response to unresolved pain. Learn more: danverbout.com #menshealth #mentalhealth #trauma #addiction
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Dan VerBout | Therapist | Healer @danverbout.bsky.social · 27/03/2025
Men feel deeply, too. It’s okay to acknowledge your emotions instead of numbing them. Learn more: danverbout.com #menshealth #mentalhealth #trauma #addiction
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Dan VerBout | Therapist | Healer @danverbout.bsky.social · 26/03/2025
New Series on Men's Mental Health! Try this: When feeling overwhelmed, place one hand on your chest and one on your stomach. Breathe deeply and remind yourself, ‘I am safe in this moment.’ Learn more: danverbout.com #menshealth #mentalhealth #trauma #addiction
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Dan VerBout | Therapist | Healer @danverbout.bsky.social · 25/03/2025
If your body wants to move, stretch, yawn, or sigh, allow it. Suppressing urges can create more tension. Learn more at: danverbout.com #polyvagal #peace #mentalhealth
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Dan VerBout | Therapist | Healer @danverbout.bsky.social · 21/03/2025
Smiling and laughing, even slightly, can shift your state by engaging the ventral vagal system. Learn more at danverbout.com! #polyvagal #peace #mentalhealth
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Dan VerBout | Therapist | Healer @danverbout.bsky.social · 20/03/2025
Safe, gentle eye contact can activate the social engagement system. Learn more at danverbout.com! #polyvagal #peace #mentalhealth
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Dan VerBout | Therapist | Healer @danverbout.bsky.social · 19/03/2025
I’m excited to announce my new business venture—helping mental health therapists improve the quality and efficiency of their practices through process improvement!
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Dan VerBout | Therapist | Healer @danverbout.bsky.social · 16/03/2025
A soft blanket, smooth stone, or textured fabric can bring you into the present moment. Learn more: danverbout.com #polyvagal #peace #mentalhealth
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Dan VerBout | Therapist | Healer @danverbout.bsky.social · 13/03/2025
Calling mental health therapists! Most programs do not give us the tools to run a business, develop metrics, or improve our processes. I invite you to join to think differently about managing your business as a clinician on my Facebook group. Link in comments! #therapy #mentalhealth
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Dan VerBout | Therapist | Healer @danverbout.bsky.social · 13/03/2025
Cross your arms over your chest and tap your shoulders alternately. This bilateral stimulation can help ground you. Learn more at: danverbout.com #polyvagal #peace #mentalhealth
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Dan VerBout | Therapist | Healer @danverbout.bsky.social · 12/03/2025
Press your hands together firmly and hold for a few seconds, then release. This activates proprioception and reduces overwhelm. Learn more at: danverbout.com #polyvagal #peace #mentalhealth
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Dan VerBout | Therapist | Healer @danverbout.bsky.social · 11/03/2025
Gently sway or rock your body. This mimics a soothing, co-regulating movement. Learn more at: danverbout.com #polyvagal #peace #mentalhealth
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Ryan Marino, MD @ryanmarino.bsky.social · 10/03/2025
All available evidence has shown that ‘conversion therapy’ does not work and causes significant and long-term harms. The first amendment does not protect the right to inflict material harm on others.
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Dan VerBout | Therapist | Healer @danverbout.bsky.social · 10/03/2025
Have you heard of Polyvagal Theory? Polyvagal Theory is something incorporate with all my clients to help their nervous systems experience the world with a greater sense of safety. Learn more at: www.danverbout.com/polyvagal-th... #polyvagaltheory #mentalhealth
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Dan VerBout | Therapist | Healer @danverbout.bsky.social · 08/03/2025
The first question is not "Why the addiction?" but "Why the pain?" -Gabor Mate
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