Dr. Daniel Gaylinn, PhD, MA

Dr. Daniel Gaylinn, PhD, MA

Psychologist
CA
4.82
“Dan is a great therapist. He listens and provides insight while also letting me come to my own conclusions rather than simply telling me what to do. I look forward to our sessions each week and highly recommend him to my friends and family.”
Celina R.April 12, 2024
Patients often return
More patients return than other providers in the area
Highly recommended
92% of patients gave this doctor 5 stars
Excellent wait time
99% of patients waited less than 30 minutes
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What patients are saying

Overall rating

4.82

Average wait time

4.92

Bedside manner

4.82
“Dan is a great therapist. He listens and provides insight while also letting me come to my own conclusions rather than simply telling me what to do. I look forward to our sessions each week and highly recommend him to my friends and family.”
Celina R.April 12, 2024Video visit
“Dan is fantastic, very calm and empathetic, active listener, and attentive. He keeps track of our conversations over time and within the appointment, helps keep things grounded, directed, and productive. I have experienced many therapists, he is the best therapist I’ve had in over a decade. ”
Tim S.November 5, 2023Video visit

About Dr. Daniel Gaylinn

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Seniors (65+)

Identity

Gender

Male

Sexuality

Straight

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Dr. Daniel Gaylinn

You've arrived at a crossroads. This is a place where you can learn to live your life to its full potential. My experience as a psychologist, with a PhD in Clinical Psychology and a Master’s in Transpersonal Psychology from Sofia University, as well as a Bachelor’s degree from Oberlin College, has led me to specialize in certain areas, drawing on the most effective combination of current clinical research techniques and practices depending on each client’s needs. Although I have a diverse practice, I specialize in working with roughly 25-to-55-year-old individuals and couples, helping them find ways to foster safety, strength, and inner peace when facing depression, anxiety, eating disorders, and relationship challenges. Whether you are looking for relief from painful confusion, sadness, or worry, or are just seeking more meaningful life experiences and relationships, I welcome you on this journey toward personal growth and fulfillment. Although seemingly simple, reaching out for help can be difficult. But finding the courage to do so might be the first step toward the more fulfilling life you seek. Through our work together, we will examine and dismantle old patterns that hold you back from being open, wise, relaxed, and spontaneous in your work, play, and love. Depending on your needs, I can meet with you individually, with you and your partner, or with your child. I provide in-person therapy on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, as well as telehealth options using an encrypted online video service. Once an appointment is scheduled, you are expected to pay unless you provide more than 48 hours’ advanced notice of cancellations (extenuating circumstances notwithstanding).

In-network insurances

Dr. Daniel Gaylinn is not in-network with any insurances

It’s common for mental health providers to be out-of-network. Many insurance plans offer out-of-network coverage, so you may get partially reimbursed. Learn more

Out-of-pocket fees and assistance
Initial session: $225 for 60 minutes
Ongoing session: $225 for 60 minutes
  • Files your insurance claim: You pay the session fee upfront and the provider files the claim for you, so you can get reimbursed directly without worrying about the paperwork

Popular visit reasons

Adjustment Disorder
Cognitive Therapy
Depression
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit
Sleep Problems
Stress Management
Therapy
Adjustment Disorder
Cognitive Therapy
Depression
Psychotherapy

Education and background

Practice names

Education and training

  • Sofia University, PhD in Clinical Psychology
  • Sofia University, Master’s in Transpersonal Psychology
  • Oberlin College (Bachelor’s)

Professional memberships

  • American Psychological Association
  • Association for Transpersonal Psychology
  • California Psychological Association
  • San Francisco Psychological Association

Awards and publications

  • Gaylinn, D.L. (2005). "Reflections On Transpersonal Media: An Emerging Movement." Journal of Transpersonal Psychology (37) 1.

NPI number

1396977302

Patient reviews

All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.82
Wait time
4.92
Bedside manner
4.82
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242 reviews
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He was divisive and deceptive. He also stated incorrect quotes and when corrected he lashed out. Very unprofessional.
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Dr. Gaylinn has helped me overcome many stressful issues in my life. Without him I would be very different place.
Verified patient
Dr. Gaylinn is amazing at what he does. He makes you feel comfortable right away and is incredibly helpful.
Friendly, easy to talk to. Listens and provides great feedback. I do not feel judged in anyway.
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Great listener. Highly experienced and personal and wide breadth of knowledge.
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I would recommend him, I feel comfortable when I was talking to him.
Verified patientVideo visit
Dan is a great therapist. He listens and provides insight while also letting me come to my own conclusions rather than simply telling me what to do. I look forward to our sessions each week and highly recommend him to my friends and family.
Verified patientVideo visit
Dan is fantastic, very calm and empathetic, active listener, and attentive. He keeps track of our conversations over time and within the appointment, helps keep things grounded, directed, and productive. I have experienced many therapists, he is the best therapist I’ve had in over a decade.
Verified patientVideo visit
Excellent
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I was unsure prior to apt of what to expect regarding my set appointment but was quite pleased to find that he’s very knowledgeable and is capable of educating you on behavioral management regarding patterns and behaviors I have. He is exactly what I’ve been looking for in a therapist and i rarely find what I’m looking for in other therapists I’ve seen. They just don’t have the drive and knowledge some folks but this one has it.
Verified patientVideo visit
Daniel is fantastic, great sessions and very attentive. Provider had recall from details of previous sessions and how they applied. Daniel speaks from a place of empathy and is very calm and reassuring. They ask tangible questions and gives great feedback and ideas to consider. I plan to continue to see Daniel as my provider. Thank you for great sessions!
Verified patientVideo visit
Spouted his gender essentialist opinions during one of our first meetings, saying "men are more wired for analytical thinking, and women are wired for emotional intelligence" when I discussed some frustrations with my job. Clearly not up to date with current clinical psychology research, and seems personally invested in maintaining the historical myth of female mental inadequacy.
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Intelligent and comforting.
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Very personable and understood prior work done in therapy to create relationship. Will certainly follow up and have future sessions
Verified patientVideo visit
Excellent overall!
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Great doctor!
Verified patientVideo visit
The best of the best. Have seen 5 others and Dan is the best. Have recommended Dan to many people. My work with Dan has easily resulted in the single largest quality of life improvement of my adult life.
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Very Nice and helpful !
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Very good experience highly recommended
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Dr. Gaylinn has an excellent conversational tone that makes discussing complex issues efficient and revealing. I find our discussions to be fruitful and and have gained new insights into my own self.
Verified patientVideo visit
He looked a bit bored half the time when he was listening, and the therapy session wasn't remotely helpful at all. He also indicated that he is not in the network of my insurance (when my insurance is listed in his profile and I verified this info before booking an appointment), so I had to pay out of pocket the full session when I should be paying the standard copay amount. It didn't seem like he really tried to resolve the billing/claim issue.
Dan has a bedside manner that is kind and helps me to embrace trusting the process - I am grateful for his wit, warmth and wonderful presence in holding the space!
I’m just starting therapy and Dr. Gaylinn really made me comfortable. He listens and gives me the space and tools needed to help me process everything and all the noise that is going on around me.
Dr. Gaylinn has been instrumental in helping my husband and I communicate more clearly and get through rough times together. Because of the skills I learned in his office, I truly feel more confident in my ability to handle and work through times of emotional stress. I feel blessed to have him in our lives.
Verified patient
I look forward to seeing Dan every week. He's an excellent listener, provides insightful annecdotes and tools to better yourself, and digs deeper when necessary. Highly recommended.
Verified patient
Dan is great. I always feel comfortable sharing my thoughts (challenging to find in a therapist). Understandable, non judgemental, but also is always pushing me to grow. Highly recommended
Verified patient
It was good, sometimes the talk in hyptotheticals/high level motives is difficult to connect to the current day to day. Appears receptive and genuine to my experience. Still too early for a proper rating.
I’m very appreciative of the time I spend with Dan. He’s thoughtful and challenges me to think. He’s able to sympathize with issues that I have difficulties dealing with, even if they feel foreign to him. Dan has been of great help in teaching me to speak up and to advocate for my needs and wants.
Dan is a great therapist. And I've had experience with several others before him. He's got a great bedside manner. He provides a supportive environment - a safe place - to share anything, and does a fantastic job of working through issues. Highly recommend!
Dan is very inciteful. He helps me narrow in on that one thing that is at the core of my dilemma. He is compassionate and understanding and never judges you. He always listens with a capacity to hear what you are saying with your words and your body, as in language, helping me relax and calm my self down and really get to the center of my feelings.
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What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Daniel Gaylinn?

Dr. Daniel Gaylinn frequently sees patients for Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, Sleep Problems, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Daniel Gaylinn on their profile.

What languages does Dr. Daniel Gaylinn speak?

Dr. Daniel Gaylinn speaks English.

How do patients rate Dr. Daniel Gaylinn in reviews?

242 patients have reviewed Dr. Daniel Gaylinn. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.82/5. They have a 4.82/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.92/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.

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