Daniel Gersten

Daniel Gersten is a licensed mental health counselor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, anger, and mood challenges. He brings 22 years of clinical experience to straightforward, goal-focused sessions. He speaks English and practices in New York. Daniel focuses on making the first steps simple. He listens to what feels most urgent and helps people name their goals. Sessions emphasize clear coping tools for anger and anxiety, practical ways to manage cravings, and steps for handling traumatic memories without getting overwhelmed. He uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide work on shame, guilt, and social anxiety. That means choosing methods that fit the person and the issue rather than one fixed plan. Daniel helps people try new strategies, notice what changes, and adjust the work as needed. The therapy room is described as collaborative and respectful. Daniel encourages small, concrete changes that add up over time. He also supports planning for setbacks so progress can continue between sessions. People who want to begin will find a calm, direct style and a focus on skills that transfer to daily life. He aims to help clients build emotional awareness, replace harmful patterns, and regain a sense of control over intense feelings. For New York residents who prefer therapy in English, his practice centers on practical, steady support. Background and approach include two decades of clinical practice in a range of concerns from substance use to post-traumatic stress. Daniel blends listening with structured techniques to help people move forward at a realistic pace.

How therapeutic methods translate to online care

Daniel uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address anger, trauma, addiction, and anxiety. For example, he applies structured skills training to teach practical coping strategies that reduce reactivity in anger and help manage cravings in substance use. He also uses trauma-focused approaches that pace work so difficult memories can be processed without overwhelming the person.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Daniel collaborates with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and comfort level. He adjusts the plan as progress unfolds and invites feedback to make sure the techniques fit daily life.

Confirm the specific session options before booking, since formats were not detailed in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit care into busy schedules, shorten commute time, and allow quick check-ins between longer sessions. It can also offer options when someone prefers not to be on video or needs a shorter, focused meeting during a lunch break. Talk with the therapist after matching to pick the session style that best supports your goals.