- Collaborative approach
- Mindfulness and CBT
- New York based
About Daniel
Daniel Neil is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in New York. He helps people cope with stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, depression, and life changes. He aims to make the first steps toward support feel straightforward and manageable for people who are worried or overwhelmed.
He uses a collaborative, holistic approach that connects emotional, mental, physical, and social well-being. Sessions focus on understanding how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact and on building simple skills to manage symptoms and respond to hard moments. Cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness-based practices are used to notice unhelpful patterns and try new ways of responding.
Daniel adapts each session to what the person needs that week. Early meetings are used to map current struggles, strengths, and short-term goals. That sets a clear plan for practical skills work and gradual progress over time.
People can expect a calm, respectful session atmosphere where their experience is listened to without judgment. The work often includes tracking moments of difficulty, trying short exercises in session, and practicing tools between meetings. The focus is on realistic steps that fit each person’s life.
With nine years of clinical experience, Daniel brings steady support for a wide range of concerns. He also pays attention to specific issues such as abandonment, attachment concerns, adoption and foster care, aging and geriatric issues, autism and Asperger syndrome, body image, caregiver stress, and communication problems. Sessions are conducted in English and follow the therapist’s stated practice procedures.
How evidence-based techniques guide online work
Daniel uses cognitive behavioral ideas to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different responses. CBT involves identifying patterns of thinking that feed anxiety or low mood and practicing concrete alternatives that reduce distress and improve daily functioning.He also draws on mindfulness-based techniques to increase awareness of present-moment experience. Mindfulness practices are simple exercises in attention and noticing that can reduce rumination and help people tolerate difficult feelings during stressful times, including after disasters or sudden life changes.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to pick methods that match their goals, pace, and preferences, and adjust the plan as progress is made. Clients are invited to give feedback so the work stays practical and relevant.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm what’s available before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people use tools learned in session more quickly in their daily routines, helping skills become part of regular life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
9+ years
Credentials
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he focus on?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, depression, and coping with life changes along with related concerns such as abandonment, attachment, and caregiver stress.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
The style is collaborative and practical. Sessions tie thoughts, feelings, and behaviors together and focus on skills you can use between meetings.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has nine years of experience working in mental health settings and with a range of concerns related to mood, trauma, and interpersonal difficulties.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in New York and practices out of that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can he work with clients outside the United States?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session according to the therapist’s availability.