Daniel McDermott, LCSW

Licensed in New York · 30 years in practice

Daniel McDermott is a New York licensed clinical social worker with 30 years of professional experience.

License and registration

LCSW, New York: 072644 · expires September 2026
NPI: 1104991140 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 30
Languages: English

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About Daniel

Daniel McDermott is a New York licensed clinical social worker with 30 years of professional experience. He focuses on everyday struggles like stress, anxiety, addictions, and relationship difficulties. He approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion.

Daniel aims to make the first step toward change feel manageable and supported. He builds a simple treatment plan based on what the person brings to sessions. Conversations are tailored to practical goals rather than fitting a preset program.

Background and approach

Daniel pays attention to how isolation or loneliness, questions about life purpose, and men's issues affect daily routines and choices. Sessions move at a pace that fits the client. He uses talk-based work to identify patterns and then tries small, doable changes people can test between meetings.

This can mean practicing new ways of handling stress or setting clearer boundaries in relationships. He believes honesty and direct feedback help people make steady progress. Daniel also values collaboration and checks in regularly to see what is working and what needs to change.

The focus stays on skills and decisions that can improve day-to-day well-being. Overall, his work is pragmatic and people-centered. He supports clients who want clear steps and realistic goals.

The aim is to make life feel more manageable and to help people move toward a more fulfilling routine.

Focus areas and approaches

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Online support

How evidence-based approaches fit into online therapy

Daniel uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on practical change and clearer thinking. One approach emphasizes identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing alternatives in daily life; it helps with anxiety and stress by changing thought patterns and responses. Another common focus is behavioral approaches that encourage small experiments and routine changes to reduce cravings and build healthier habits, which can help with addictions and daily stress.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss options, listen to personal goals, and adjust methods based on what feels useful. Together they decide which techniques to try and how to track progress over time.

Online therapy offers several practical benefits for this work. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be a simpler option when bandwidth is low or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging support brief reflections, coping reminders, and ongoing accountability between sessions. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule and keep momentum between meetings.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does he help with?

He helps people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, and relationship difficulties. Additional focus areas include isolation or loneliness, life purpose, and men's issues.

What is his general therapy style?

He uses a straightforward, talk-based approach that focuses on practical steps. Conversations are tailored to the person's specific needs and goals.

How long has he been practicing?

He brings 30 years of professional experience to his work. That experience informs a practical, results-oriented approach.

What credential does he hold and where is he based?

He holds a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential, abbreviated LCSW, and practices in New York.

Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?

Sessions are offered in English. He does not accept international clients at this time.

Which session formats are available?

Sessions can be conducted by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. This allows for different rhythms of contact based on need.

How is cost handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and is billed through a subscription model. The subscription can be canceled at any time.

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