-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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Whether you are struggling with the ups and downs of bipolar disorder, following through on life goals due your ADHD, getting overwhelmed by panic and anxiety at work, or failing to create stable romantic relationships, I can provide you with the tools to cope and thrive. I want to be there to support you during this process.

We all get overwhelmed and new challenges can emerge, coping skills cease working, and new skills need developing. Successful therapy starts with the formation of the counselor-client bond. Therapy is a supportive relationship outside your network of friends and family. A non-judgmental alliance is fostered. Still, there is a place in counseling for holding a person to account, and I walk that tightrope well.

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.

My practice is informed by Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and Attachment theory. Along with the above concerns, other areas of concentration include panic disorder, depression, improving self esteem, increasing assertiveness, and improving interpersonal relationships. 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 can start in two different ways: with a full telehealth session or a consultation. The full session starts with a brief evaluation and the start of an intake assessment. The session runs 45–60 minutes. A no-fee phone consultation lasts 15–20 minutes. I ask a couple of screening questions, and we have a back-and-forth conversation about your concerns. I will share my sense of expertise in your areas. If you feel alignment, we will set up a one-hour telehealth intake. Together, we can explore how therapy can help you achieve your goals.

*** if you are having suicidal thoughts, please contact a suicide hotline at 988, or go to your nearest emergency room. Teleheath therapy is not appropriate for acute suicidality.***

Availability:

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

TU & Fri: 10:30 AM -12:30pm

Self-pay fee: $150.00 per session.

For out-of-network consultations please fill out the form at the bottom of the page.

In-network Insurance:

Schedule for the below insurance coverage:

Aetna

AllSavers UHC

Allied Benefit System

EVHC - Aetna

Meritain

Nippon

Optimum

Optum

Oscar

Oxford Health Plans

UHC Student Resources

UMR

United Healthcare Shared Services

UnitedHealthcare

Schedule for the below insurance coverage:

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield New York

Carelon Behavioral Health

Curative

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

Providence Health Plan- NY

Payments: Credit card, Venmo, or Zelle.

Greenpoint, Brooklyn, 11222

646 258-4223

Daniel@danielshopsin.com