David Ackerman, LCSW

New York · 22 years in practice

David Ackerman is a licensed clinical social worker with 22 years of practice in New York.

License and registration

LCSW, New York: 038001 · expires December 2028
NPI: 1376572750 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 22
Languages: English

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About David

David Ackerman is a licensed clinical social worker with 22 years of practice in New York. He focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, and life changes. He works in a direct, conversational way so people can talk about what matters most to them.

He draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy to look at emotions and how they shape connections with others. He also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice difficult feelings without getting stuck, and Client-Centered Therapy to keep sessions focused on each person’s goals.

Background and approach

These approaches guide practical steps rather than labels. David has supported people facing addiction, bipolar disorder, chronic illness, trauma, and eating or sleeping problems. He also helps with parenting stress, intimacy concerns, work transitions, and questions about identity.

His background includes long-term work with complex issues and co-occurring conditions. Sessions aim to build stronger ways of coping and clearer communication. He works collaboratively to set goals and tries techniques that fit each person’s life.

Conversations are straightforward and paced to what the person can manage. David speaks English and accepts international clients. He practices from New York as an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker.

To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions according to availability.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything David lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Parenting issues
Bipolar disorder
Coping with life changes
Addictions
LGBT
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Eating disorders
Sleeping disorders
Anger management
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Coaching
Compassion fatigue
Abandonment
Adoption and foster care
Aging and geriatric issues
Antisocial personality
Attachment issues
Avoidant personality
Blended family issues
Body image
Cancer
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Co-morbidity
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Dependent personality
Divorce and separation
Eating and food-related issues
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Fertility issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Impulsivity
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Money and financial issues
Mood disorders
Multicultural concerns
Narcissism
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Paranoia
Personality disorders
Phobias
Postpartum depression
Post-traumatic stress
Pregnancy and childbirth
Prejudice and discrimination
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-love
Sexual assault and abuse
Sexual dysfunction
Sexuality
Social anxiety and phobia
Women's issues
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Approaches David names

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Online support

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

David uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy to help people notice and name feelings that affect relationships, which can clarify what someone needs from partner or friends. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people accept difficult emotions and commit to actions that match their values, useful for anxiety, addiction, or life transitions. Client-Centered Therapy keeps the focus on each person's concerns and pace, so sessions adapt to what the person brings.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist listens to goals, tries different strategies, and adjusts methods together with the person. That means an initial plan can change as needs become clearer and progress is tracked.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide more flexibility. Video lets people work face to face from different places, phone sessions can be quieter and use less bandwidth, and messaging or chat can be used for shorter check-ins or ongoing support between calls. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, travel, or a busy family life.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does he commonly address?

He helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship and parenting strain, bipolar disorder, addictions, trauma, grief, intimacy issues, eating and sleeping problems, anger, self-esteem, career concerns, and compassion fatigue.

What is his therapeutic style like?

He works in a warm, interactive way and focuses on building a collaborative relationship. Sessions emphasize conversation, practical skills, and emotional understanding.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has 22 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of mental health and life challenges.

What credentials and location are listed?

He is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in New York.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.

In what formats can sessions take place?

Sessions are available as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to match different needs and schedules.

How are sessions paid for and what does cost depend on?

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?

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