Daniel Silverstein, LMHC

Daniel Silverstein is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) based in New York who helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, parenting strain, low self-esteem, and depression. He keeps the room relaxed and nonjudgmental so people can say what they feel. Daniel aims to make sessions feel straightforward and approachable for anyone who is nervous about starting therapy.

He uses clear, practical methods to help people name what is hard and try different ways of coping. Daniel draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and take steps toward what matters to them. He also uses client-centered and mindfulness approaches to slow things down and build acceptance in daily life.

Over nine years he has supported people dealing with attachment and abandonment concerns, communication problems, body image, chronic illness or pain, addiction, divorce, and blended family challenges. His background includes work with a wide range of life stresses and co-occurring issues. Daniel emphasizes collaboration and steady progress rather than quick fixes.

He describes himself as calm and positive, and he aims to offer a steady presence during hard conversations. Sessions focus on practical skills, clearer thinking, and real-life changes that match each person's goals.

If someone wants to start, Daniel asks them to share what matters most and where they feel stuck, then they shape a plan together for manageable steps forward.

How therapy approaches translate to online work

Daniel often uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people clarify their values and take small steps toward them, even when feelings are difficult. ACT focuses on noticing thoughts and committing to actions that matter. He also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thought patterns and test new behaviors that reduce anxiety and low mood. CBT is practical and skill-focused, useful for stress and depression.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work together with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and daily life. That decision is reviewed over the first few sessions so the plan can be adjusted as needed.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let someone choose sessions that match their energy level, such as audio-only for lower bandwidth or video when a deeper connection helps. Licensed professionals can tailor pacing and homework to how a person prefers to engage.