- Marriage and family therapy
- Relationship concerns
- Social anxiety and phobia
About Daniel
Daniel Minuchin is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in New York with about 40 years of clinical experience. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, and helps those coping with life changes. Sessions address problems like communication difficulties, isolation or loneliness, and social anxiety and phobia.
He practices from a family therapy background and pays attention to both a person’s internal feelings and their relationships. That perspective is used whether someone comes for help with a couple concern or an individual issue. He also works with adoption and foster care questions, blended family dynamics, and family of origin issues.
His style is described as eclectic and person-focused. That means he draws on different evidence-based therapeutic techniques and adjusts what he uses to the client in front of him. He aims to notice strengths as well as problems and to apply approaches that fit the current situation.
Over four decades of practice has included work on mood disorders, control issues, divorce and separation, and young adult concerns. He also offers support for parents dealing with parent-child conflict and school-related difficulties.
Sessions are conducted in English. International clients are not accepted. Prospective clients are asked to follow the online steps to match and schedule a first appointment using the site’s see online therapy options button.
Evidence-based approaches and online sessions
Daniel draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on thoughts, feelings, and relationships. One common approach addresses how unhelpful thoughts and avoidance contribute to anxiety; it helps people learn practical skills to test worries and try small behavioral steps. Another approach looks at relationship patterns and how interactions shape mood and stress, which can help with communication problems and family conflict.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each client to decide which methods fit their goals and comfort level. That process includes checking what feels workable and adjusting techniques over time based on progress and preference.
The site’s instructions outline how to start online sessions; please confirm the current session formats before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. It also lets people continue with care from their usual location while exploring which strategies for anxiety, relationships, or family issues feel most helpful.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
40+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, including social anxiety and phobia and isolation or loneliness.
What is his therapeutic style?
His style is eclectic and geared to the person, drawing on different evidence-based techniques to suit each client.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has about 40 years of experience working with individuals, couples, and family concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is an LMFT licensed in New York and practices from that location.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients book sessions?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Click the see online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.