Daniel Wilsea, Certified Mental Performance Consultant

Daniel (Dan) Wilsea

(He/Him/His)

Certified Mental Performance Consultant, Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC), Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), National Certified Counselor (NCC)

Accepting clients
Updated 6 days ago
16 years in practice

Licensed and Board Certified Mental Health Provider | Certified Mental Performance Consultant® | Certified Personal Trainer |

As a Licensed Mental Health Provider and Certified Mental Performance Consultant® (CMPC), Daniel is a human performance professional specializing in the intersection of clinical, sport, exercise, and performance psychology and exercise science, providing mental performance and mental health coaching and psychological support to athletes, coaches, and high-performing individuals, helping athletes and performers build confidence, focus, and resilience to excel under pressure. Recognized as an expert in the field, Daniel holds multiple certifications from the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), including: Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) Inclusive Fitness Specialist Youth Sports and Fitness Specialist Physical Activity and Public Health Specialist Exercise is Medicine® credentialed provider In addition, Daniel is an Exos Fitness Specialist who integrates cutting-edge performance training methods with mental performance principles. Underscoring his reputation as a trusted professional supporting athletes at every level — from youth sports to elite competition — Daniel is a listed provider in the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee’s (USOPC) Mental Health and Mental Performance Directories and the National Football League Players’ Association (NFLPA) clinician directory for behavioral health. Daniel currently serves as a staff therapist and mental performance consultant at The Family Institute at Northwestern University. He also co-leads the Exercise & Sport Psychology for Mental Health (ESP-MH) Lab, an initiative pioneered by Dr. Michele Kerulis that promotes the physical, psychological, and social benefits of movement through evidence-based education and outreach.

Remote / In-person
Speaks English
Emergency number not available
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Practice hours (CDT)

Sun
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Mon
7:30 am – 8:00 pm
Tue
8:30 am – 9:00 pm
Wed
8:00 am – 8:00 pm
Thu
8:00 am – 9:00 pm
Fri
closed
Sat
closed

Areas of focus

Areas of expertise

  • Academic Concerns
  • Anxiety
  • Athletic Performance
  • Athletic/Sports performance
  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Burnout
  • Cognitive Functioning
  • Depression
  • Eating Concerns
  • Life Transitions
  • Perfectionism
  • Performance Anxiety
  • Self-Esteem
  • Social Anxiety
  • Substance Use
  • Work/Life Balance

Age groups

  • Children (under 10)
  • Preteens (10-12)
  • Teens (13-17)
  • Young adults (18-30)
  • Adults (31-64)

Special groups

  • Active duty military
  • Athletes
  • People of color
  • Professional Healthcare Providers
  • Veterans

Treatment specialties

Therapeutic modalities

  • Assessment/Evaluation
  • Group Therapy
  • Individual Therapy

Treatments

  • Coaching
  • Cognitive Restructuring
  • Positive Psychology
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Coaching
  • Counseling
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Mindfulness Training

Location

  • The Family Institute at Northwestern University

    Office Building

    666 Dundee RoadNorthbrook, IL 60062

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    Accommodations

    Entering the practice

    • Door can be opened easily
    • Well-lit path to entrance
    • Wide doorway

    Getting around

    • Braille signage on doors
    • Wide hallways (36” or 90cm)

    Settling in

    • Storage for mobility aids (e.g. wheelchair, scooter)
    • Wide entry to clinician space

Remote options

  • Voice
  • Video

Payment options

$150 — $200per session

Insurance

In-network coverage provided for the following insurance companies

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield – Illinois
  • Optum – Illinois
  • United HealthCare Student Resources – Illinois
  • Documentation provided for patient filling
  • In-network insurance
  • Single case agreement
  • Package pricing
  • Out-of-pocket
  • Sliding scale

Payment methods

  • Apple Pay
  • Venmo
  • Zelle

Credentials

Licenses

  • Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor

    180.015750, Illinois

  • Clinical Professional Counselor License

    5671239, Idaho

  • Licensed Professional Counselor

    LPC 0024531, Colorado

  • Clinical Mental Health Counselor

    14297215-6004, Utah

  • Mental Health Counselor

    135395, Iowa

Certificates

  • Certified Mental Performance Consultant

    Association for Applied Sport Psychology

Education

  • The Chicago School of Professional Psychology

    MA (Master of Arts in Counseling), 2009

Publications

  • Happy Body Happy Brain: Physical Exercise for Mental Health and Wellness

    2020, The neuroeducation toolbox: Collaborative approaches to infusing neuroscience principles in counseling and psychotherapy. Cognella Academic Publishing

    Kerulis, M., & Wilsea, D. E. (2020). Happy body happy brain: Physical exercise for mental health and wellness.

    See publication