Dariusz Szajnert
Education and Experience
Dariusz earned his Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington, where he concentrated on clinical social work, strength-based practices, and solution-focused therapy. He is a proud member of the Phi Alpha Honor Society.
Dariusz brings experience from a variety of clinical settings, including outpatient therapy, Intensive In-Home (IIH) services, Assertive Community Treatment Teams (ACTT), and refugee resettlement program. Previously, he was an ACTT Team Lead ar RHA Health Services, has worked with inner-city youth in a juvenile justice programs, and was residential staff at a college preparatory boarding school.
Licensure
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Additional Training and Specialties
• Solution Focused Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Psychotherapy for Psychosis
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Psychosis (CBTp)
• Recovery-Oriented Cognitive Therapy (CT-R) for Schizophrenia and Serious Mental Illness
• Emotionally Focused Therapy for Couples
• Certified in Interpersonal Psychotherapy (University of Toronto/Coursera)
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I)
Client Populations and Areas of Focus
Dariusz works with clients ages 8 and older and provides therapy for:
• Children, adolescents, young adults, adults, couples, and families
• ADHD
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Conduct Disorder
• Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)
• Academic stress and performance concerns
• Work-life balance concerns
• Identity development and social functioning
• Parent-child communication difficulties
• Immigration-related transitions
• Adoption-related concerns
• Family separation and reunification
• Multicultural families
• Premarital and married couples experiencing conflict or disconnection
• Individuals experiencing psychosis
• Schizophrenia spectrum disorders
• Schizoaffective disorder
• Bipolar disorder
• Serious and persistent mental illness
• Functional recovery and community reintegration
• Co-occurring substance use disorder
Languages
• Fluent in Polish and French
• Currently developing Spanish fluency
Clinical Approach
Dariusz’s approach is:
• Warm
• Strengths-based
• Solution-focused
• Collaborative and client-centered
• Empowerment and resilience focused
• Trauma-informed
He has specialized training in Psychotherapy for Psychosis, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Psychosis (CBTp) and Recovery-Oriented Cognitive Therapy (CT-R). He works with individuals experiencing psychosis, schizophrenia spectrum disorders, schizoaffective disorder, bipolar disorder, and other serious mental illnesses, helping them improve functioning, recovery, community integration, and overall quality of life.
He also has extensive experience providing services to children, adolescents, and young adults.
About the Provider
Outside of therapy, Dariusz is an avid ultimate frisbee player and has competed at the high school, collegiate, and adult levels. He is also a devoted father, raising his daughter with love and curiosity. His personal parenting journey has further deepened his appreciation for family resilience and healthy relationships.
Appointment Availability
Dariusz is currently accepting new clients for both in-person appointments in our Chapel Hill office and telemedicine sessions.
He has IMMEDIATE AVAILABILITY.
To request an appointment, please click here or call us at 844-345-2256 ext. 1 to speak with our intake team.