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Daniel works with adolescents and adults who are navigating anxiety, ADHD, and the everyday challenges that can make life feel overwhelming or difficult to manage. Many of his clients feel stuck, burned out, or frustrated with themselves—especially when they know what they want to do, but struggle to follow through. He often supports individuals who are overthinking, procrastinating, juggling responsibilities, or feeling like they are constantly falling behind. Daniel also works with clients navigating relationship stress, boundary-setting, and the lingering impact of growing up in critical or emotionally challenging environments.
Daniel’s approach to therapy is warm, collaborative, and grounded in understanding how exhausting it can be to live with constant mental pressure or self-doubt. He integrates cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), person-centered therapy, and attachment-based work to help clients understand why they feel and behave the way they do, while also focusing on how to make meaningful, realistic changes. Sessions are not just about talking—they are about building practical tools that clients can actually use in their daily lives. Daniel balances validation with gentle challenge, helping clients feel supported while also creating forward momentum.
Daniel holds a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and has experience working with individuals facing anxiety, ADHD, trauma, and emotional regulation difficulties. He has supported clients in improving executive functioning, reducing self-criticism, and developing healthier relationships with themselves and others. He understands that many struggles are not due to a lack of effort, but patterns that can shift with the right support.
Daniel offers fully remote telehealth sessions, providing flexible and accessible care for clients across New York. His goal is to create a consistent, supportive space where clients feel understood, less alone, and more capable of navigating their lives with clarity and confidence.
Years of Experience: 6 years
Addiction - Coping with emotional discomfort and suffering; reducing or abstaining from unwanted behaviors such as unhealthy gambling, shopping, pornography, substances
ADHD - Skill-building and support around organizational challenges, distracted attention, procrastination; building and maintaining healthy routines and structure
Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)
Existential crisis & challenges - Supportive exploration of meaning and purpose in one’s life; finding one’s path in the face of existential anxiety, dread, and feelings of meaninglessness
Loss, grief, and bereavement - Emotionally preparing for the anticipated passing of a loved one; managing feelings and reactions to a death or loss of significance; support during the process of healing and acceptance
Relationship issues - Understanding one’s wants and needs in relationships; exploring patterns of interaction, addressing concerns, and strengthening satisfaction in relationships and dating
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