-10 years of counseling experience.

-Masters Degree in Mental Health Counseling from The City College of New York

-Bachelors of Arts in psychology and studio art from Hunter College

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My specialty is working with clients diagnosed with bipolar 1 and 2, but I work with several other populations.

We all get overwhelmed and new challenges can emerge, coping skills cease working, and new skills need developing. Therapy can help light the way. Whether you are dealing with anxiety, panic, depression, ADHD, substance use, or other concerns, therapy can provide you with the tools to cope and thrive. I want to be there to support you during this process.

Successful therapy starts with the formation of the counselor-client bond. Therapy is a relationship where a private, supportive, and non-judgmental alliance is fostered. Psychic injuries, biological dispositions, familial and life experiences shape our present. The past affects how we relate to others and why we carry wounds into the present. New and old life events can lead to self-destructive coping. Therapy can equip you with strategies to manage anxiety, improve relationships, and feel more in control of your life. Symptoms and diagnosis need not define us. We can learn to appreciate life’s joy and successes.

I practice an integrative approach to counseling  informed by Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and Attachment theory.

Along with the concerns above, other areas of concentration include improving self esteem, increasing assertiveness, improving interpersonal relationships, and managing geriatric transitions. Together, we can explore how therapy can help you achieve your goals. I've helped clients overcome life’s stresses, build stronger relationships, and achieve greater personal fulfillment.

I came to counseling after supporting a friend who is living with a mood disorder. I was a support group facilitator and interned at a day program for people living with severe psychiatric disorders. I found counseling meaningful and rewarding. These experiences led me to refocus my college career on psychology and studio art with an eye toward a Master's Degree in Mental Health Counseling. During and after the program, I worked at a community-based AIDS organization. Afterward, I transitioned into private practice.

Our counseling experience starts with a no-fee 15-30 minute phone consultation. We will have a back and forth conversation about your concerns, and I will share my sense of expertise in your areas of concerns. If you feel alignment, we will set up our first Telehealth session. Together, we can explore how therapy can help you achieve your goals.

Availability:

I provide online therapy to clients in New York and New Jersey.

M-F : 11:00 AM - 3:30 PM.

Self-pay fee: $150.00 per session.

In-network Insurance:

Aetna

AllSavers UHC

Allied Benefit System

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield New York

Carelon Behavioral Health

Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield New York

Harvard Pilgrim

Highmark BlueShield of Northeastern New York

Highmark BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York

Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey

Meritain

Nippon

Optum

Oscar

Oxford Health Plans

UMR

UnitedHealthcare

United Healthcare Shared Services

UHC Student Resources

I do not accept Medicaid plans.

Payments: Credit card, Venmo, or Zelle.

Greenpoint, Brooklyn, 11222

646 258-4223

Daniel@danielshopsin.com