Daniel Hall

Daniel Hall, PhD
Daniel Hall, PhD — Psychologist with 25 years of experience.

Education

PhD Program in Psychology
PhD Program in Psychology
University of California, Berkeley

The UC Berkeley Psychology PhD is a top-ranked, research-focused program offering advanced training in clinical science, cognitive, developmental, social, and neuroscience fields. Students receive full funding, work with leading faculty, and graduate into research, clinical, and academic careers.

2025
Working with Substance Use Disorders Credential
Mental Health Academy

A 30-hour credential course led by Dr. Amanda Giordano on modern addiction science, assessment, and treatment. Students learn neurobiology, motivational interviewing, drug effects, co-occurring disorders, evidence-based interventions, treatment planning, relapse prevention, and advocacy skills.

2024
Science and Practice of Wellbeing Credential
Science and Practice of Wellbeing Credential
Mental Health Academy

A 24-hour credential course led by Sue Langley, teaching core wellbeing science, neuroscience, emotional literacy, strengths, and practical evidence-based strategies. Modules cover theory, habits, positive emotions, social wellbeing, and applied tools to enhance personal and client wellbeing.

2020
Rhodes Wellness College
Rhodes Wellness College
Life Skills Counsellor Certificate

A 45-week program training students in core counselling theories, assessment, intervention, and client support. Learners develop practical skills across areas like addictions, trauma, youth, family, and employment counselling, gaining supervised experience and clinical practice.

Disaster Mental Health Counseling Credential
Mental Health Academy

A 31-hour online program led by expert Dr. Cirecie West-Olatunji, offering best-practice skills for serving disaster-affected communities. Training covers core concepts, cultural competence, deployment prep, client assessment, team work, and recovery-focused interventions.

International Coaching Federation
Professional Certified Coach

ICF Core Competencies outline the key skills and approaches that define modern professional coaching. The ICF Code of Ethics sets clear guidelines and accountability standards for all members and credentialed coaches, ensuring ethical and responsible practice.

Canadian Professional Counsellors Association
Canadian Professional Counsellors Association
Registered Professional Counsellor (RPC)

The CPCA is a Canadian non-profit supporting counselling standards since 1990. RPCs complete core exams, 450+ training hours, practicum, and supervised clinical work. Members log required clinical hours, uphold the Code of Ethics, and maintain liability insurance.

2019
Rhodes Wellness College
Rhodes Wellness College
Life Coach Certificate

Online, instructor-led Life Coach training covering ICF core competencies. Students learn ethics, communication, goal setting, problem-solving, trust building, and practical coaching skills through guided modules and practice sessions.

Work experience

2021–Present — Private Practice (California)
Clinical Program Manager

Operated a private practice focused on anxiety, depression, trauma recovery, and stress-related conditions. Provided supervision to early-career clinicians and offered part-time consultation to local community agencies.

2016–2021 — Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health (LACDMH)
Senior Clinical Psychologist

Led clinical teams in outpatient mental health programs, coordinated care for high-risk clients, and oversaw evidence-based treatment implementation. Supported countywide crisis-intervention planning.

2011–2016 — Private Practice (California)
Licensed Psychologist — Individual, Family & Trauma-Focused Care

Operated a small private practice specializing in anxiety, depression, trauma recovery, and stress-related disorders. Provided supervision to early-career clinicians and offered consultation to community agencies part-time.

2005–2011 — California Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Behavioral Health Specialist / Program Consultant

Developed statewide mental health initiatives, supported disaster and emergency response programs, and advised counties on best-practice interventions. Focus on vulnerable populations, trauma, and community resilience.

2001–2005 — San Francisco Department of Public Health
Clinical Psychologist, Community Mental Health Services

Provided assessment, therapy, and crisis intervention within publicly funded clinics. Led trauma-response groups, supervised interns, and collaborated with city agencies on community mental health programs.