Let me introduce myself.
My name is Daniel (Dan) Macy. he/him
I have been working and living in Colorado since 1993; and am currently living and working in Louisville, Colorado. I grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area, where I lived in Concord, Walnut Creek, Sunnyvale, Cupertino, Mountain View, Palo Alto and Menlo Park. I am a first generation college student who attended Diablo Valley, De Anza and Foothill College (all Community Colleges). Then transferred, and completed my bachelor degree in Environmental Studies with a minor in Psychology from San Jose State University. I then completed my Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology at the University of San Francisco while working full-time and assisting in raising our two young daughters at the time with my wife who was also working as a therapist.
My work experience is varied with two long stints at two community colleges; Foothill in California and Red Rocks in Colorado. I have also offered career coaching and educational planning as a self-employed practitioner since moving to Colorado with my family in 1993.
I currently provide career counseling and educational consulting to individuals going through career transitions, work with youth finding themselves to elders wanting to re-invent themselves and contribute to their community and world through their work.
I assist those I work with find meaning, purpose and satisfaction in their work; including integrating spirituality into their career choices. As well, I apply intuition in my work with clients and encourage them to use their own.
Some of the tools I work with and include in my work with clients include the the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI Master Practitioner), YouScience aptitude test, and VIA Character Strengths assessment. I also integrate peak experiences, active engagement, a Hope based approach, and Planned Happenstance.
I can also a utilize and apply guided imagery to our sessions together. This can be used to address and include, job search skills, developing career success, self confidence, finding your calling and successful interviewing into our work together.
I am available to conduct training and give presentations.
- On a personal note I have been married to my partner and spouse, Sharla Macy long enough and blessed enough to have two wonderful daughters and 4 beautiful grandchildren. Sharla, a licensed therapist and I work collaboratively at times. Visit Sharla’s website at www.sharlamacylmft.com. Meet my service dog and CMO; Chief Morale Officer, Ranger, who may occasionally join us during walking sessions.
- Associate of Arts in Geography, Foothill College
- CCC: Certified Career Counselor: National Career Development Association
- MBTI Master Practitioner Credential
- Certified Life Coach: American Union of NLP
- Certified Hypnotist: American Alliance of Hypnotists
- Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology, University of San Francisco
- Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies, San Jose State University
