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David Ackerman , LCSW

Therapist in New York

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About David

David Ackerman is a licensed therapist practicing in New York with more than 22 years of clinical experience as an LCSW. LCSW stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, a professional credential for providing clinical psychotherapy and social work services. Over the course of his career he has worked with a broad spectrum of concerns, including depression, anxiety, relationship struggles, trauma and emotional abuse, as well as chronic mental health conditions such as personality and eating disorders.

He is known for a warm, compassionate manner and an interactive style that engages clients in the work. His clinical approach blends humanistic and psychodynamic perspectives with goal-oriented strategies to meet the needs of a diverse client base. He has supported people facing self-esteem challenges, difficult life transitions, chronic illness, and the day-to-day stresses that can undermine functioning and relationships.

David aims to build a meaningful therapeutic alliance and to collaborate with clients in developing practical coping skills and more satisfying relationships. He brings experience with both individual and couples work and integrates several evidence-informed methods to tailor treatment to each person’s concerns. He expresses enthusiasm for the prospect of collaborating with individuals and couples who seek change.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

David Ackerman integrates several therapeutic approaches that translate well to online formats. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and encourages clarifying personal values to guide meaningful action - it can be helpful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Emotionally-Focused Therapy, or EFT, centers on understanding and reshaping emotional responses in relationships, making it a useful approach for couples and intimacy-related concerns. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental stance from the therapist and supports clients in finding their own solutions, which can be effective for self-esteem, grief, and coping with change.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. David works with clients to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and he adapts interventions over time as progress unfolds. This collaborative stance helps tailor care to each person’s unique situation.

Online therapy offers practical benefits for many people. Video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging provide flexibility to fit therapy into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and allow continued work on issues from different locations. Licensed professionals can deliver focused, consistent therapeutic support through these modalities while working with clients to meet their goals.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does David Ackerman have?

David Ackerman has 22 years of clinical experience.

Is David Ackerman a licensed therapist?

Yes. He holds the LCSW credential, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. License details: NY LCSW 038001.

In which languages does David Ackerman provide therapy?

David Ackerman provides therapy in English.

Where is David Ackerman located?

David Ackerman is located in New York.

How can I work with David Ackerman as my therapist?

You can work with David Ackerman through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does David Ackerman work with international clients?

Yes, David Ackerman works with international clients.

How much does therapy with David Ackerman cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesParenting issuesBipolar disorderCoping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationEating and food-related issuesFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyEmotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Motivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

22+ years

Licensed

New York

Languages

English

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