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Daniel Silverstein

Daniel Silverstein, LMHC

New York

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Licensed mental health counselor - stress and relationships

  • Stress and anxiety
  • Relationship issues
  • CBT and ACT methods

About Daniel

Daniel Silverstein is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) practicing in New York with nine years of experience. He works with adults on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, parenting challenges, self-esteem, and depression. Daniel approaches conversations directly and without judgment so people can speak honestly about what they are facing.

He focuses on practical talk and steady support rather than labels. Sessions tend to center on identifying what's most pressing, trying small changes, and noticing what does or doesn’t help. Daniel uses straightforward tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy to reduce unhelpful patterns and build clearer choices.

Mindfulness and client-centered techniques are part of his work too. That means attention to how thoughts and feelings appear, and short exercises that help people pause and decide on next steps. Motivational interviewing is used when someone needs help finding reasons to change or to stick with a plan.

Daniel also has experience with a wide range of related issues, including attachment and communication problems, body image concerns, chronic illness or pain, substance use, and relationship transitions such as divorce or blended family challenges. He brings a calm, relaxed manner to sessions and focuses on practical next steps rather than long theory talks.

People who want clear conversation, pragmatic tools, and a nonjudgmental clinician often find his style fitting. For those new to therapy, he explains methods plainly and helps set small, achievable goals.

How his approaches are used in online sessions

Daniel often uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and then choose actions that match their values. ACT can be useful for anxiety, feeling stuck after school or work changes, and low motivation.

He also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify and change thinking patterns that increase stress or low mood. CBT involves practical exercises and short experiments to test new ways of thinking and behaving.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Daniel discusses options with each person and adapts techniques based on their goals, preferences, and what they find helpful. This is a collaborative process where plans are revised if something does not fit.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. They can also let someone join from a quieter place or pick a format that works better for attention or energy levels.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesParenting issuesSelf esteemDepression

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCommitment issuesCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

9+ years

Listed in

New York

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does he address?

He works with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, parenting challenges, self-esteem issues, and depression. He also addresses related areas like substance use, communication problems, and chronic illness.

What is his therapeutic style like?

Sessions are direct and practical, using clear conversation and short exercises. He draws on client-centered work and mindfulness to help people notice thoughts and feelings.

How much experience does he have?

He has nine years of clinical experience working with adults on a range of concerns. That background includes relationship and mood-related issues.

What credential and location does he hold?

He is a New York LMHC, a licensed mental health counselor practicing in New York.

Are sessions available in other languages?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with him?

He is not currently accepting international clients.

How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?

Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Specific pricing depends on the local rate for services.

How do I begin working with him?

Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That process connects you and sets the initial appointment.

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