In-Person in Manhattan, NY 10170
Hello there! I am Danielle, a Licensed Master Social Worker, providing individual psychotherapy to adolescents, young adults, and adults navigating trauma, relationship challenges, and major life transitions. I specialize in working with teens and individuals recovering from relationship trauma, including emotional abuse, manipulation, and unhealthy relationship patterns.
Adolescence can be an overwhelming stage of life filled with emotional changes, social pressure, and identity development. I provide a supportive space where teens can talk openly about challenges such as anxiety, depression, peer relationships, family conflict, and self-esteem, while building healthy coping skills and confidence.
I also work with adults healing from emotionally harmful relationships and relationship trauma, including those navigating divorce or the end of significant partnerships. Many clients come to therapy feeling confused, questioning themselves, or struggling to trust again. Therapy can help rebuild self-trust, strengthen boundaries, and develop healthier relationship patterns moving forward.
My approach to therapy is warm, collaborative, and goal-oriented, with a strong strengths-based focus. I work with clients to identify meaningful goals, build practical coping strategies, and develop the tools needed to move forward with greater clarity, resilience, and emotional well-being.
Client Focus
Session Format: Couple, Family, Individual sessions.
Age Specialty: Adult, Children, Teen, Young Adult
Treatment Approach
- Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) Helps people accept difficult thoughts and feelings instead of fighting them, while committing to actions that reflect their values. It blends mindfulness with practical behavior strategies.
- Behavioral Therapy Uses learning techniques like reinforcement and practice to change unwanted behaviors. It is often applied to phobias, anxiety, and habits.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) One of the most widely used approaches, CBT helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and replace them with healthier patterns. It is effective for anxiety, depression, and many other concerns.
- Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) Builds skills in self-kindness and compassion toward others. It is especially helpful for people who struggle with shame or self-criticism.
- Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) Focuses on strengthening emotional bonds in couples or families. It helps people identify negative cycles and create more secure connections.
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) A structured therapy that uses guided eye movements to help process traumatic memories. It is widely recognized for treating PTSD and trauma-related conditions.
- Family Systems Therapy Looks at problems within the context of the family as a whole. It aims to improve communication and balance in family relationships.
- Feminist Therapy Addresses how gender roles, power, and social inequality affect mental health. It empowers clients to challenge limiting beliefs and systems.
- Gottman Method Couples Therapy Based on decades of research, this method gives couples tools to improve communication, manage conflict, and strengthen intimacy.
- Imago Relationship Therapy Helps couples understand how childhood experiences influence adult relationships. It teaches communication techniques to deepen connection.
- Integrative Therapy Combines techniques from multiple approaches into a customized plan. It adapts to each client’s unique situation and needs.
- Internal Family Systems (IFS) Helps clients heal by working with different ‘parts’ of themselves, like inner critics or wounded children. It fosters harmony within the self.
- Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) A short-term approach focused on improving relationships and social support. It is often used for depression and grief.
- Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) Combines mindfulness practices with CBT to prevent depression relapse. It helps people notice thoughts without judgment and respond more calmly.
- Psychodynamic Therapy Explores unconscious thoughts and patterns that influence current behavior. It builds insight into how the past impacts the present.
- Psychoeducational Therapy Provides education and coping tools about mental health conditions. It empowers clients with knowledge and practical skills.
- Relational Psychotherapy Emphasizes the healing power of the therapist-client relationship. It uses trust and safety as a foundation for change.
Approach Description: I take an integrative and personalized approach to therapy, drawing from a range of evidence-based modalities to best support your unique needs and goals. Whether working with individuals or couples, I tailor each session to meet you where you are, helping you build practical steps toward meaningful change.
Together, we’ll explore patterns, deepen your understanding of yourself, and gain insight into how you move through the world and relate to others. My goal is to create a supportive, collaborative space where you feel heard, challenged, and empowered as you move toward greater clarity, connection, and growth.
Fees & Insurance
Fees
- Average Session Fee 160
- Affordable sliding scale therapy: apply if you may be eligible.
- I offer a sliding scale for fees to ensure therapy is accessible and affordable for clients. Together, we can determine a rate that feels comfortable for you, so financial concerns don’t get in the way of your mental health and personal growth. My goal is to provide support in a way that meets your needs while respecting your circumstances.
- Out of Network
Education & Credentials
Danielle Acker- Adams LMSW
- Female
- License # 116057
- Licensed in New York
- Practicing Since 2022
Education: Masters of Social Work from New York University
Danielle Acker- Adams Practice Details
Therapy Sessions
- Available In-Person in Manhattan, NY 10170
Working with me is a collaborative process. We start with where you are right now—your experiences, your goals, and what feels most important to you. I aim to create a supportive, non-judgmental space where you can move at a pace that feels comfortable, while also working together toward meaningful and practical changes in your life.
We start where you are and move at a pace that feels comfortable for you. Building a strong therapeutic relationship is important to me, so our sessions often feel like a genuine conversation where you can feel heard, understood, and supported. My role is to listen, ask thoughtful questions, and partner with you in identifying goals and strategies that support your growth. As we work together, we’ll check in about what’s helpful and adjust along the way so the process continues to meet your needs.