Daniel Habermann, MSW, DSW

Life is complicated; many problems and many possible solutions, solutions that may be unplanned or unwanted. These may lead to mental health issues, poor decision making, and a depreciated quality of life. Unlike the disciplines of psychology or counseling that place problem focus on self, social work ideology applied in my practice, a systems-based perspective, equally considers the self and your social interactions as a platform of change. I utilize an ecological systems-based framework that equally considers all human dimensions (physical, emotional, social, spiritual, and intellectual) to understand you in your environment. This holistic theoretical perspective informs other theories specific to treatment application and provides a contextual overlay for their evidence-based interventions; an individualized well-matched approach that responds to you and empowers you to achieve your goals. In other words, your issue is not labeled as a disorder type but rather a barrier that must be overcome to allow better alignment with you and your environment through positive change, change that may occur within you, your environment, or in many instances, both. This perspective, which importantly acknowledges your interactions with society, allows the presentation of a broad scope of service areas that encompass all aspects of your life. Additionally, this promotes the development of better solutions to problems, many of which have lasting implications for all involved, such as children from divorced parents. My practice commitment to you is about understanding you and your situation, individualizing my approach to you, developing solutions, and achieving your goals together. This rewarding everlasting approach to problems, decisions, or circumstances empowers you to realize your goals and be successful you! I can introduce you to a new and refreshing approach at how you view yourself, others, and life’s problems through a perspective that promotes discovery and positive action(s) towards problem solving. Because we can only achieve your goals together, we must develop an equal working partnership that is built on trust. I, as a professional mental health practitioner, offer you this affordable opportunity to explore how I can assist you to a pathway chosen by you that realizes your goals. The initial consultation will accomplish three objectives: 1) Increase our understanding of each other, 2) explore the problem situation, and 3) discuss how my services and special services could benefit you. I can perform other interventions considered outside the scope of mental health issues, such as divorce agreements or end of life planning; all designed to be a sustainable problem solving tool, saving time, resources, and hardships for all parties. Below is a more detailed scope of service areas: Family Conflict Internal and external disrupters of the family system, such as financial issues, children issues, addictions, religion/ideology, gambling, disasters, incidence of broken trust, sickness, and aging. Depression/grief/loneliness Interrelated with issues of self and the response to major life events, the convergence or singular overexpression of these emotions may inhibit the ability to achieve a desired quality of life. End of life issues The manifestation of challenges during this last stage of life; issues with self, family, or relationships requiring resolution to satisfy existential questions, unify family, ensure legacy, and provide comfort. Relationships Barriers or other factors preventing or inhibiting a functional relationship between two people. This could include romantic, work, estranged, and awkward unwanted relationships. Suicidal/homicidal ideations Often associated with issues of the self (emotional/spiritual/social) and how problems are discerned, thoughts of harm to self or others create a dangerous pathway of responsive actions. Divorce Important aspects not addressed in the other practice areas; possible prevention strategies, separation implications, and non-legal mutual post-divorce forward thinking planning agreements. Behavior Responsive actions to circumstances that create difficulties or conflict in relationships, such as violence, anger, illegal activities, or other conduct that isolates and prevents problem resolution. Other Problems, situations, or other mental health issues not listed in other service ares; advocacy, research, psychosocial education, cultural assimilation, specific interventions, and community action. Emotional/spiritual/social Issues of the self that negatively impact well-being and daily functioning. These intertwining human dimensions shape who we are, our paradigm, and how we interact with the world around us. About me My decision to become a social work scholar practitioner here in Europe stemmed from the need to sustainably mitigate current multiple social crises I witnessed in a manner culturally responsive and ethically sound. Social work values guided by ethical principles provided me the platform to introduce positive change in multilevels of interaction, e.g., policy, programs, and direct care. Bolstered by my past management, leadership, and technical experience and knowledge I understood how to create partnerships and develop solutions that achieve intended goals. My practice is an intervention platform that ideologically reflects this relationship. My successful clinical experience in hospice, acute psychiatric care, and other difficult and complex environments signaled me that I should devote equal practice time to people who are suffering from complex problems that deeply impact their functionality, happiness, and ability to achieve their goals. Please join me in a working process to discover how we together can plan sustainable solutions to overcome the problem at hand and build resilience to overcome future issues of the unknown. My practice is based in Germany and sessions are conducted in native English. Education DSW, Social Work, Walden University, 2019 Concentrations: Family Studies & Interventions MSW, Social Work, University of Alaska Anchorage, 2015 Concentration: Advanced Generalist