Hey, I'm Dan.

Psychologist, author, dating coach, comedian, and table tennis player. I help people build real, lasting self-confidence.

My work has been featured in

  • The Wall Street Journal
  • The Atlantic
  • NPR
Out now

The Confidence Equation

Three keys to unleashing self-confidence as an introvert

Read my book to learn more about my life and how to build self-confidence. It's part memoir, part self-help, 100% heart.

Order the book Published February 2026

A few numbers I'm proud of

  1. 140K+

    Instagram followersLearning about dating, relationships, and personal growth.

  2. 20M+

    Views every monthOn my videos about confidence and connection.

  3. 500+

    Coaching clientsHelped to build better dating lives.

  4. 40+

    Scientific articlesPublished in psychology, with multiple national APA awards.

  5. 2×

    U.S. Open gold medalsIn Paralympic table tennis.

What I do

Speaking

Talks and workshops on confidence, dating, and resilience, grounded in research and my own story.

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Psychologist

PhD from UCLA on a National Science Foundation fellowship, after studying at Cornell as a Presidential Scholar.

Comedian

Stand-up at top Los Angeles venues and first place in the U.S. Comedy Contest.

Table tennis

Former U.S. National Team member, now coaching players with Parkinson's.

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