David Ackerman - Mental Health Counselor | The Center for Internet & Technology Addiction

Accepting new clients

22 years experience

About David Ackerman

I am an individual and couples therapist licensed in New York, with over 20 years of clinical experience. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety and relationship issues. I have also helped clients with a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety and relationship issues. I have also helped those who have experienced trauma and emotional abuse. I am considered to be warm and compassionate, and my style is working interactively with clients. My approach combines humanistic, psychodynamic and goal-oriented therapy with a wide range of client issues, and a diverse client base. I have worked with chronic mental illness, including anxiety, depression, personality and eating disorders. In addition to self-esteem issues, life transitions and chronic illness. My goal is to establish a meaningful alliance, and collaborate wih you to develop better coping skills and more satisfying relaionships. I look forward to working with you!

Licenses

LCSW

038001

Professional experience

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Parenting issues
Bipolar disorder
Coping with life changes

Additional Focus Areas

Addictions
LGBT
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Eating disorders
Sleeping disorders
Anger management
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Coaching
Compassion fatigue

Clinical Approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Client-Centered Therapy
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
Motivational Interviewing
Narrative Therapy
Psychodynamic Therapy
Solution-Focused Therapy
Trauma-Focused Therapy

Languages

English

7 Reviews

“I got on this app because a friend of mine told me to try it since I was going through a few life changes. I ended up matching with David Ackerman and I didn’t realize how much I needed to be here. I have had sessions with David for over a year now once a week and I have been able to put my issues in the rear view mirror. David has helped me change my life for the better. I cannot recommend him enough. He is incredibly skilled at what he does.”

“Easy to speak with good listener”

“David is understanding and straightforward. I feel very comfortable talking about how I feel and confident that he can give me reliable advice on my next steps. He’s great!”

“An amazing therapist with vast experience and knowledge. Really knows how to guide the conversation. If you don’t know what direction you are heading in talk to David he will make sure you figure it out.”

“David is an intuitive therapist who cuts to the heart of the matter while gently suggesting realistic steps to help yourself. Recommended.”

“David is really patient and let's his clients take the lead in the discussion and does a great job at helping his patients find resolutions or satisfying answers for the difficulties in life.”

“He lets you speak, listens, and knows what you mean when you speak, his ability to get down to how a particular issue makes one feel shouldn't be underestimated. I rarely felt understood before. ”

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