- Values-based work
- Relationship focus
- Trauma informed
About David
David Ackerman is a licensed clinical social worker with 22 years of practice in New York. He helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, addiction, and the fallout from trauma and abuse. He also supports those navigating parenting challenges, bipolar disorder, eating or sleeping difficulties, and major life changes.
He uses a conversational, interactive style in sessions. He aims to build a strong working relationship and then help people develop practical coping skills. Sessions focus on what is happening now and on small changes that make daily life easier.
His background blends humanistic and psychodynamic perspectives with action-oriented methods. That mix lets him pay attention to feelings and life story while also working on concrete goals. He has long experience with chronic mental health concerns, including personality and eating disorders, and with coping during illness or major loss.
People can expect a calm, warm approach that balances listening with practical steps. He draws on therapies that focus on values, emotional bonds, personal narrative, and motivation to change. The aim is clearer choices, steadier mood, and better connection in close relationships.
He works in English and is available to international clients. To begin, readers are asked to use the site's Start Therapy process to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
How therapeutic approaches guide online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice what matters most to them and take small steps toward those values even when emotions are difficult. It is useful for anxiety, stress, and coping with life transitions. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes understanding and empathy; the therapist follows the person's lead and offers reflection and support to help people feel heard and make their own choices. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on identifying and changing negative interaction patterns and deepening emotional connection, which can help with relationship and intimacy-related issues.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose which methods fit their goals and preferences. That means trying approaches, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan together as needs change.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the specific session options before booking since formats are not listed in the biography. In general, online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Many people find it simpler to attend regularly and apply strategies from sessions straight into daily life. Licensed professionals can adapt ACT, Client-Centered, and EFT techniques to remote settings so therapy stays focused on your goals and relationships.
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Experience
22+ years
Credentials
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, addiction, trauma and abuse, relationship and parenting concerns, bipolar disorder, eating and sleeping problems, and coping with life changes.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Sessions are interactive and conversational, with a warm, compassionate tone. The work combines listening to life stories with goal-focused steps to improve daily functioning.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 22 years of experience working clinically in New York with a wide range of concerns, including chronic mental health issues and trauma-related problems.
What credentials and location should I know?
He is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, practicing in New York.
Which languages are supported and are international clients possible?
Sessions are offered in English, and he does accept international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Session formats are not listed in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking through the site's Start Therapy flow.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.