Sandbox Counseling Services, PLLC

Daniel M. Valle, LMFT

Licenced in Nevada and Oregon

Based in Nevada with roots in Oregon, I see clients across both states. Educator, husband, father, and therapist: with real-world experience and a calm presence, I’ll meet you where you are, because that’s where change starts.

Why Sandbox?

We all have our own sandbox. It’s the space where we carry our experiences, struggles, and stories. Sometimes what we need most is for someone to step in and sit with us there, without rushing to fix or judge. Sparked by Brené Brown’s work on empathy, this idea shapes how I work. When someone joins us in our sandbox, we feel heard, our experiences are validated, and we’re met with compassion instead of being left to sit alone. That’s what I offer my clients, and it’s the reason behind the name.

  • "Happiness is… understanding that everything is changing, and that we are part of that change."

    — Monja Coen

  • "Your task is to accept yourself - not to find ways to gain my acceptance."

    -- Irvin Yalom

  • "The best years of your life are the ones in which you decide your problems are your own... You realize that you control your own destiny."

    -- Albert Ellis

  • "There are two types of people - people who have issues, and dead people."

    -- Christian Conte