David Ackerman, LCSW
Licensed in New York · 22 years in practice
David Ackerman is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based 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 (LCSW) based in New York. He focuses on helping people who feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, and life transitions. He also supports those coping with addictions, chronic illness, and questions about identity and intimacy.
He brings 22 years of experience to the work and uses a conversational, interactive style. Sessions are practical and grounded - clients talk about what’s happening now and try techniques that fit their daily life.
Background and approach
He aims to build a steady, respectful working relationship so people feel understood and heard. David mixes several approaches to meet individual needs. He draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help clients clarify values and tolerate hard feelings.
He uses Client-Centered methods to follow the person’s lead and Emotionally-Focused ideas to address patterns that hurt relationships. People come for help with mood disorders, trauma and emotional abuse, parenting pressures, body image and eating concerns, sleep problems, anger, and career stress. He also supports those facing adoption and foster care questions, aging or chronic illness, and attachment or commitment issues.
In sessions clients can expect straightforward talk about goals, coping skills to try between visits, and attention to how past patterns show up now. He offers flexible online formats so conversations can fit into busy lives.
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
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
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Online support
Approaches that translate well to online therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting stuck, then choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and life changes where someone wants clearer direction. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely and following the client's pace, which helps people feel accepted and more able to talk through tough topics. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) looks at patterns in close relationships and helps people shift how they connect and respond to each other.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. David will talk with clients about goals and preferences and then choose methods together. That collaborative process makes it easier to try different strategies and adjust what isn’t working.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation and exercises that use visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in fits a break at work. Live chat and messaging work well for brief check-ins, tracking progress, or reflecting between longer sessions. These options make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into a busy life.
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Questions people ask
What kinds of concerns does David help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship and parenting struggles, as well as grief, trauma and addictions. Other common issues include bipolar symptoms, body image, sleep and career stress.
What is his general therapy style?
His style is interactive and conversational, focusing on practical steps people can use day to day. He blends talking through current problems with skills practice and values-based goal setting.
How much clinical experience does he have?
David has 22 years of clinical experience working with a broad range of concerns, including chronic mental illness and trauma.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, registered in New York. His practice is based in New York.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats does he offer?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How is cost handled for sessions?
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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