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- ACT methods
- Client-centered work
- Emotion-focused tools
About David
David Ackerman, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), holds a New York license and has 22 years of clinical experience. He works with people on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, parenting, bipolar disorder, addiction, trauma and abuse, grief, and related issues. He also helps with intimacy, eating and sleeping problems, anger, self-esteem, career matters, and compassion fatigue.
He describes his style as interactive and client-centered. Sessions focus on building a working relationship and developing practical coping skills. He combines approaches from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Narrative Therapy to address specific problems.
Clients come with a mix of short- and long-term concerns. He has experience with chronic mental health conditions such as anxiety, depression, personality and eating disorders. He also supports people facing life transitions, chronic illness, adoption and foster care issues, aging concerns, and communication or control problems.
In session he works to identify patterns that cause distress and to try new ways of responding. He emphasizes collaboration when setting goals and tracking progress. Practical skills and clearer communication are often part of the work.
He accepts English-speaking clients and takes international clients as well. Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To start, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
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How his approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages noticing thoughts and choosing actions that match personal values. It can help with anxiety, stress, life changes, and commitment concerns. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so people feel understood and can find their own solutions. This approach is often used for self-esteem, relationship work, and grief. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) looks at emotional patterns in relationships and helps people change how they respond to each other, which can aid intimacy and communication problems.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and try methods that fit the client’s needs. Sessions evolve based on what is helpful, and techniques can be adjusted over time in collaboration with the client.
The biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week and reduce travel time. It can also allow shorter check-ins or audio-only conversations when video is difficult. Licensed professionals can adapt ACT, Client-Centered Therapy, and EFT to remote sessions while focusing on practical skills, emotional clarity, and improved communication.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
22+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship and parenting concerns, bipolar disorder, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, and many related issues.
What is his general therapy style?
He describes an interactive, client-centered style that combines practical skill-building with talking through emotional patterns.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 22 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of mental health concerns.
What are his credentials and location?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988.