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NY Psychologist 010190

Dr. David Ferrin, NY Psychologist 010190

  • Experience40 years
  • LocationNew York
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and LGBT
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About David

Dr. David Ferrin brings four decades of clinical experience to work with people facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, addiction, parenting challenges, and ADHD.

Background and approach

He approaches concerns related to LGBT issues, coping with life changes, and loss with attention to respect, sensitivity, and practical support. His practice also addresses related struggles such as impulsivity, isolation, communication problems, and finding purpose in life.

Dr. Ferrin combines a client-centered stance with cognitive behavioral techniques to help clients explore their thoughts and build more effective coping strategies.

He aims to create a nonjudgmental environment where individuals can examine perceptions, practice new behaviors, and develop healthier responses to chronic pain, illness, relationship transitions, and other life stressors. Licensed in New York (NY Psychologist 010190), he offers sessions in English and accepts international clients, working to empower each person to make meaningful change at their own pace.

Approaches and Accessibility in Online Therapy

Dr. Ferrin commonly uses client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy to guide online work. Client-centered therapy focuses on building a respectful, empathetic relationship where clients lead the conversation and explore their experiences while feeling heard. This approach supports emotional processing, self-understanding, and motivation for change. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) emphasizes identifying and shifting unhelpful thought patterns and practicing concrete skills to reduce anxiety, manage depression, and address impulsivity.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. He partners with each client to clarify goals, weigh different methods, and adjust strategies over time so the work aligns with a person's priorities and comfort level. That collaborative stance helps tailor techniques to individual needs rather than following a one-size-fits-all plan.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexible access for people in different time zones or with varying schedules. These options make it easier to fit consistent care into daily life, support ongoing skill practice between meetings, and offer multiple ways to communicate based on personal preference.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
Dr. Ferrin works with a range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, parenting challenges, LGBT-related concerns, and ADHD along with related topics like impulsivity and social anxiety.
How would you describe the therapeutic approach and style?
He practices in a client-centered manner, emphasizing respect and sensitivity while incorporating cognitive behavioral techniques to help clients change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
What is his clinical experience?
He has 40 years of experience as a psychologist, bringing long-term clinical perspective to a variety of emotional and behavioral concerns.
Where is the therapist licensed and located?
The clinician is licensed in New York and lists his credential as NY Psychologist 010190, practicing out of New York.
Which languages are available for sessions and can international clients participate?
Sessions are offered in English, and international clients are accepted for online work.
What session formats are offered for online work?
Appointments can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or through text-based messaging to fit different communication preferences.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin therapy with this provider?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyLGBTGriefDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsParenting issuesADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesBlended family issuesChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsDivorce and separationImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesSocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Experience

40+ years

Licensed

New York

Languages

English