David Ackerman, LCSW

David Ackerman is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in New York with 22 years of experience. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, parenting concerns, bipolar disorder, addictions, trauma and grief. He also addresses intimacy issues, sleep and eating problems, anger, low self-esteem and career stresses.

He uses straightforward conversation to help people sort priorities and set practical goals. Sessions focus on what feels most pressing - coping with life changes, managing difficult emotions, or improving communication. He combines several therapy styles to match the problem and the person.

David blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, client-centered work, emotionally-focused methods and narrative approaches alongside motivational interviewing. That mix lets him offer both skills practice and deeper reflection. He often helps clients notice patterns, try small experiments, and change what gets in the way of better relationships and daily functioning.

His background includes long experience with chronic mental health concerns such as anxiety, depression, personality and eating disorders, and work with people affected by trauma and emotional abuse. He can also help with issues tied to adoption and foster care, aging, caregiving, chronic illness and cancer-related concerns.

Sessions are practical and collaborative. The focus is on clearer communication, better coping strategies, and concrete steps toward the client's goals. People who want a direct, experienced clinician who pays attention to daily life often find his approach useful.

How his approaches translate to online sessions