Daniel Gersten, LMHC

Daniel Gersten is a New York licensed mental health counselor with more than 22 years of clinical experience helping people navigate difficult emotional and behavioral challenges. He holds the LMHC credential, which stands for Licensed Mental Health Counselor, and has built a practice focused on addressing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, and bipolar conditions. Daniel combines practical skill-building with a respectful, strengths-based perspective so clients can make steady progress toward their goals.

His work emphasizes evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to each individual's needs, with particular attention to substance use concerns and post-traumatic stress. He also addresses related struggles such as guilt and shame, immigration-related stressors, and social anxiety or phobia, helping clients develop coping strategies and greater emotional awareness. Daniel aims to create an affirming environment where difficult topics can be explored safely and constructively.

Grounded in a holistic view of resilience and recovery, Daniel supports clients in identifying personal resources and building routines that reinforce wellbeing. He approaches therapy as a collaborative process, partnering with people to clarify goals, reduce symptoms, and foster long-term change through practical tools and steady professional support.

Evidence-Based Techniques for Remote Care

Daniel Gersten emphasizes practical, evidence-based approaches tailored to each person's concerns. He uses structured cognitive and behavioral strategies to help people identify unhelpful thinking and develop coping skills for anxiety, mood challenges, and everyday stress. He also draws on trauma-informed interventions that focus on processing difficult experiences at a comfortable pace and restoring a sense of stability after abuse or post-traumatic stress. For those facing substance use issues, his work includes addiction-focused care that addresses patterns of use, triggers, and relapse prevention while supporting recovery goals.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Daniel works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods fit best with their needs, goals, and personal preferences. He reviews progress together and adapts techniques as therapy evolves to ensure the treatment remains relevant and effective.

Online therapy with Daniel is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain consistency in care, access support from home, and integrate therapy into busy lives while working toward meaningful change with licensed professionals and therapists.