About Daniel
Daniel McDermott is a licensed clinical social worker with 30 years of practice in New York. He focuses on helping people manage stress and anxiety, cope with addictions, and work through relationship difficulties. He aims for straightforward, respectful conversations that fit each person's situation.
Over his career he has guided many people toward clearer thinking and steadier routines. He pays attention to how daily stress and isolation can build up, and helps people find small shifts that reduce pressure.
Background and approach
He also addresses questions about life purpose and challenges that often come up for men. Sessions center on practical steps and honest talk. Daniel customizes the pace and topics to what each person needs most.
He balances short-term coping strategies with attention to longer-term goals. People meet him expecting a calm presence and direct guidance. He respects differences and listens for what matters most to the person in front of him.
Together, they set tasks and check progress between sessions. If someone is new to therapy, he explains options and helps pick an approach that fits. Daniel encourages steady effort and celebrates small gains as part of a larger change.
How evidence-based approaches translate to online therapy
Many evidence-based techniques focus on changing thoughts and habits in clear, manageable steps. Cognitive-style methods help people spot unhelpful thinking patterns and practice new responses to stress and anxiety. These approaches can reduce worry by teaching simple exercises to use during the day.Behavior-focused strategies target routines and actions that keep problems going. For addictions and isolation, work centers on building small, repeatable habits and coping plans to handle cravings or loneliness. This kind of practice is useful for grasping immediate tools and tracking progress over time.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the person about current problems, goals, and what feels most helpful. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust them as progress is made, so the plan stays practical and relevant.
Online sessions use video calls, phone conversations, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs. Video lets the therapist and client talk more like an in-person meeting. Phone calls can be easier when bandwidth is low or a shorter check-in is needed. Chat and messaging work well for brief updates, written exercises, or when someone prefers not to be on camera. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent around work, travel, and daily life.
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Specialties and expertise
Top specialties
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
Also works with
- Experience
- 30 years
- Licensed
- New York
- Languages
- English