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Daniel B. Peters, Ph.D.
Executive Director, Co-Founder
Licensed Psychologist, PSY 16823
Dr. Dan is a psychologist, executive coach, author, speaker, podcaster, and co-founder and Executive Director of Summit Center. He has devoted his career to the assessment and treatment of children, adolescents, adults, and families, specializing in overcoming worry and fear, neurodiversity, and issues related to giftedness and twice-exceptionality. For over 25 years, Dr. Dan has been passionate about helping clients maximize their unique strengths, understand and develop their areas of challenge, and reach their developmental potential.
Dr. Dan is the host of Make It A Great One with Dr. Dan, and former host of Parent Footprint with Dr. Dan. He is the author of Make Your Worrier a Warrior: A Guide to Conquering Your Child’s Fears (Gifted Unlimited, 2013), the companion book for children From Worrier to Warrior: A Guide to Conquering Your Fears (Gifted Unlimited, 2013), and The Warrior Workbook (Gifted Unlimited, 2017). In addition, he is co-author (with Dr. Susan Daniels) of Boosting Your Child’s Natural Creativity (Gifted Unlimited, 2022) and Bright, Complex Kids with Jean Sunde Peterson, Ph.D. (Free Spirit Publishing, 2021).
Dr. Dan’s work has been published on many sites as well as professional publications. He speaks at national conferences and to the media on a variety of topics including parenting, neurodiversity, and living with intention and purpose. Dr. Dan was recognized as “2018 SENG Mental Health Professional of the Year” by Supporting Emotional Needs of Gifted, and as “2016 Allen Ewig Champion for Children” by Aldea Children and Family Services. He also received the 2013 CAG Distinguished Service Award from the California Association for Gifted.