- Years in practice
- 9
- Credentials
- LMHC
- Licensed in
- New York
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Relationship issues
- Focus
- Parenting issues
About Daniel
Daniel Silverstein is a licensed mental health counselor in New York who helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship strain, parenting concerns, low self-esteem, and depression. He approaches sessions with a calm, relaxed presence and encourages open conversation so clients can speak honestly about what’s on their mind.
Clients can expect an accepting, nonjudgmental atmosphere where thoughts and feelings are listened to without criticism. Daniel aims to make room for practical problem solving alongside emotional listening.
Background and approach
He values straightforward talk and small, achievable steps that fit into everyday life. His style blends evidence-informed methods with a warm, personal approach. Sessions often focus on identifying unhelpful patterns, trying new behaviors, and building coping tools that reduce stress and increase confidence.
Mindfulness exercises and acceptance strategies may be used to help people notice emotions without getting overwhelmed. Daniel brings nine years of clinical experience as an LMHC to his work in New York. He draws on cognitive behavioral ideas to challenge thinking patterns and motivational interviewing to support change when people feel stuck.
The overall aim is to help each person find what works for them rather than imposing a fixed plan. People interested in parenting-related struggles will find practical coaching on communication, boundaries, and stress management. Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented, with attention to the realities of daily life and the pressures of parenting.
What Daniel works with
Everything Daniel lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Daniel helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Hoarding
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Daniel lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches that guide online parenting support
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice thoughts and feelings without being controlled by them and then act in ways that match their values. It can be useful for managing anxiety and the stress that comes with parenting responsibilities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and trying different behaviors to change mood and daily outcomes. This approach is often used when someone wants concrete tools for anxiety, low mood, or confidence issues.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work together with each person to identify goals, try suitable techniques, and adjust the plan as needed. That way the work reflects a client's priorities and life circumstances instead of a fixed template.
Online sessions can make consistent care easier to keep up with. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when visual cues matter. Phone sessions can be a good shorter check-in or when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging let people check in between sessions, jot down struggles as they happen, or fit therapy into a busy day. These options give flexibility for parents balancing work, childcare, and other commitments.
Questions people ask about Daniel
What concerns does Daniel commonly address?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, parenting issues, low self-esteem, and depression, plus related matters like communication problems and substance concerns.
How would you describe his therapy style?
His approach is relaxed and nonjudgmental with a mix of practical problem solving and emotional listening. Sessions focus on small, achievable steps and straightforward conversation.
What is his clinical background and experience?
He has nine years of clinical experience working with the concerns listed and uses a mix of therapeutic approaches to support change and coping.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is a licensed mental health counselor, LMHC, practicing in New York.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How are fees handled and how do I begin?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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