Daniel Klaasse

Clinical Mental Health Counselor - Student

Phone:

9895061172

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A Bit About Me

I am a combat veteran and Marine Corps Scout Sniper, as well as a father who deeply empathizes with those who have faced loss or trauma, having encountered similar struggles myself. With years of expertise in observing relationship dynamics, trauma victims, and mental health, I am passionate about a licensed professional counselor. My journey began in 2013 as a peer mental health specialist in nonprofit organization I co-founded with fellow combat veterans to address the effects of combat after deployment. Since then, I have collaborated with various nonprofit organizations as a peer mental specialist, focusing on trauma and mental health issues Currently, I am pursuing a master's degree in clinical mental health counseling with an emphasis on trauma at Grand Canyon University, aiming to become a licensed professional counselor.

Work Experience

April 2013 - April 2021

April 2013 - Present

August 2025 - Present

Planned and coordinated wilderness coaching interventions to facilitate veteran combat PTSD trauma care for both the individual and the veterans family. I was also the liason between the veterans mental health needs and primary mental health care providers.

Provided peer support mental health assessments and intervention planning as a coach and mentor to combat veterans and their family to help the veteran transition back to civilian life and to be the liason between the veterans needs and primary mental health care providers.

Clinical mental health counselor intern for Next Step HCC.