Daniel Payton Sterba (he/him)

My Background

I’m Daniel Payton Sterba, a psychiatrist at Mindful Health NW. Originally from Wisconsin, I moved to Portland in 2017 for my psychiatry residency at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU). Prior to joining Mindful Health NW, I was a faculty member at OHSU and practiced inpatient psychiatry. I am accepting new patients for medication management and psychotherapy (primarily Acceptance & Commitment Therapy). I am also able to provide psychiatric consultations over 1 or 2 appointments. PLEASE NOTE: I provide tele-psychiatry appointments and am unable to accommodate in-person appointments at this time. I am only licensed in Oregon, so patients must be physically located in Oregon during their appointments. Due to federal regulations, I do not prescribe controlled substances (psychostimulants, benzodiazepines) through tele-psychiatry appointments and am not accepting new patients who require medication management of a controlled substance at this time.

My Approach to Helping

As a psychiatrist, my services include psychiatric evaluations, medication management, psychotherapy (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, psychodynamic, and schema), and guidance in promoting mental well-being through lifestyle changes. I have a special interest in meditation, mindfulness, and breathing practices, and I emphasize optimizing nutrition, exercise, and healthy routines. I am dedicated to helping my patients gain self-understanding, improve coping skills, manage painful emotions more effectively, and live a fulfilling life aligned with their values and goals. Building a strong therapeutic relationship is fundamental to my approach. I actively listen to your story, concerns, and goals, ensuring a personalized treatment plan rooted in evidence-based practices.