Daniel Neil, LMHC

Daniel Neil is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in New York. He focuses on helping people who feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma, depression, or major life transitions. He meets people where they are and aims to help them regain balance and confidence through steady, practical steps.

Daniel works in a collaborative way and pays attention to how emotions, thoughts, body responses, and social life connect. He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, often alongside mindfulness-based practices, to help people notice unhelpful thinking and try new ways of responding. Sessions are adjusted to fit each person’s needs and pace.

In early meetings he prioritizes a calm, welcoming tone and spends time learning what brought someone to therapy. He asks about current challenges, strengths, and goals so the first session also serves as a plan for next steps. People leave having a clearer sense of direction and a few initial tools to use between sessions.

Across nine years of practice Daniel has supported work on many related concerns, including attachment issues, body image, caregiver stress, communication problems, commitment worries, and topics like adoption and aging. He also works with people navigating BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture in a nonjudgmental way.

Sessions are provided in English. He practices from New York and holds the LMHC credential. If you want to begin, you can start by completing the brief matching questionnaire and scheduling a time that fits your needs.

How evidence-based methods translate to online care

Daniel uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot patterns of thinking that increase distress and to try small behavioral changes that can reduce symptoms. CBT is practical and often focuses on homework between sessions, which can translate well to work done during the week. Mindfulness-based techniques are used alongside CBT to help people notice sensations and thoughts without judgment and to build tools for managing anxiety and stress.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Daniel will work with each person to identify goals, try methods that fit their needs, and adjust the plan over time. He emphasizes shared decision-making so the chosen techniques match a person's daily life and preferences.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session options before booking since formats are not listed here. Online care can make it easier to fit sessions around work or family demands, reduce travel time, and allow continuity of care when schedules change. It also supports follow-up between visits, such as reviewing exercises or brief check-ins, which can help keep progress on track.