- Social anxiety support
- Addiction focus
- Trauma informed
About Daniel
Daniel Gersten is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in New York with 22 years of experience. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma and abuse, anger, and bipolar-related concerns, and he lists social anxiety and phobia among his focus areas. Sessions are conducted in English and designed for adults seeking support with these problems.
Daniel uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people manage symptoms and make practical changes. He often helps clients understand how anxiety and shame affect daily choices and relationships. He also works with those dealing with drug and alcohol addiction or the aftermath of traumatic events.
In sessions he encourages clear goal-setting and actionable steps. He breaks concerns into manageable parts and practices skills in conversation. People typically work on coping strategies, emotional regulation, and ways to reduce avoidance around feared situations.
His approach draws on clinical methods shown to help with anxiety, trauma, and substance use. He pays attention to how life events, immigration stress, and guilt influence mood and behavior. Treatment plans address both immediate relief and longer-term behavior change.
Daniel asks clients to set realistic short-term goals while tracking progress over time. He recommends simple behavioral experiments, breathing and focus exercises, and planning steps to face feared social situations gradually. Before booking, readers should confirm current session formats and scheduling details through the online intake flow.
Therapeutic approaches and how online work can fit
Daniel uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques aimed at reducing symptoms and changing unhelpful patterns. One common approach focuses on practical behavioral changes - scheduling activities, testing beliefs in real situations, and building small steps toward facing feared social settings. This method helps with social anxiety and avoidance by encouraging manageable exposure and repeated practice.Another approach emphasizes processing traumatic memories and their effects on current reactions. This involves talking through events, identifying triggers, and learning skills to lessen intense responses. That work can support people dealing with post-traumatic stress, guilt, and shame linked to difficult experiences.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist and client assess needs, goals, and preferences together, then try strategies that fit daily life. Sessions may be adjusted if a method isn't helping or if different pacing is needed.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people keep continuity of care from their usual surroundings. Licensed professionals can use these formats to deliver the same therapeutic techniques used in person, while tailoring session length and focus to individual needs.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
22+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, bipolar concerns, and social anxiety and phobia.
How does he typically work with anxiety?
He uses evidence-based techniques to break worries into manageable steps and practice coping skills during sessions.
How much experience does he have?
He has 22 years of clinical experience working with anxiety, trauma, and addiction-related concerns.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is an LMHC licensed in New York and practices from that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
What are the session formats?
The biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current options before booking.
How are fees handled and how do I start?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.