M.A., MBA, LPCC


Licensed professional clinical counselor
MN Board-approved LPCC supervisor
Certified brainspotting practitioner & Consultant
Advanced training in polyvagal
Somatic experiencing practitioner (in training)

Dan VerBout,

Dan sitting on gray couch, smiling, with hands resting casually in his lap.

Your body remembers what talk alone can't reach. I use Brainspotting, Somatic Experiencing, and Polyvagal-informed care to help your nervous system find steady ground again, so you can stop managing and start actually living.

  • I work with three kinds of clients who share the same underlying pattern: high-functioning men who have learned to override what their bodies are telling them, athletes whose performance has hit a ceiling that willpower alone can't move, and people whose nervous systems are still bracing from something even after years of talking about it.

    As a Brainspotting Consultant, currently in training to become a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, with advanced training in Polyvagal Theory, I use body-based approaches that work with your nervous system directly, often reaching what years of talking couldn't. My goal is to create a supportive, judgment-free space where you can show up as you are and move toward a life that feels more fulfilling and connected.

    • Trauma & many other mental health concerns:
      Using Brainspotting

    • Sports Performance & Blocks
      Using Brainspotting

    • Men's Issues & Burnout
      High-functioning burnout
      Compulsive or unwanted patterns driven by chronic stress
      Performance pressure tied to identity and self-worth
      Difficulty asking for help or relying on others

  • Education

    • Bachelors of Arts in Psychology and Criminology with minors in Russian from the University of Minnesota (2004, Mpls, MN)

    • Masters of Arts in Counseling Psychology from St. Mary’s University (2007, Mpls, MN)

    • Masters of Business Administration from Southern New Hampshire University (2005, Manchester, NH)

    Professional Licenses & Certifications

    • Independently licensed as a Professional Clinical Counselor in the state of Minnesota (2010)

    • Certification in Brainspotting (2023)

    Professional Services

    • MN BBHT Board Approved Supervisor

  • Insurances Accepted:

    • BCBS

    • Medica

    • Surest

    • UCare

    • UHC

    • UMR

    Out of Pocket Fees:
    Individual Therapy Sessions:
    Up to 60 min.: $165

    Late Cancellation/No Show Fee:
    $125 under 24 hours, for non-emergency reasons

  • Therapy intensives are not covered by insurance. Intensives are ideal for individuals wanting to tackle their healing and relationship work more aggressively.

    Two Hour Intensive: $400

    Half Day Intensive (4 hours): $800

    Two Half Day Intensives (8 hours total): $1600

    Three Half Day Intensives (12 hours total): $2400

    Payment for intensives are due prior to the start of services.

  • Individual supervision to meet the requirements for the Minnesota LPCC licensure: $100 per 50 minute session

    Brainspotting Consultation for meeting the requirements of Brainspotting: $135 per 50 minute session (licensed professionals), $100 per 50 minute session (pre-licensed practitioners/students)

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