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Daniel MacCombie

Therapist · New York

Daniel MacCombie, LMHC, LPC

Practical support for life transitions

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  • Anxiety and stress
  • Parenting challenges
  • Caregiver support

About Daniel

Daniel MacCombie is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) and licensed professional counselor (LPC) based in New York. He brings six years of clinical experience to work with people facing anxiety, depression, stress, and major life changes. Daniel centers practical support and clear steps in sessions so clients can make steady progress.

He helps people who are wrestling with parenting pressures, career transitions, grief, and questions about identity. He also supports those exploring family dynamics, relationship patterns, and non-traditional or alternative lifestyles, including BDSM and kink topics. Sessions emphasize listening first, then identifying manageable next steps.

Daniel uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and adapts them to each person’s needs. He focuses on strengthening communication, clarifying life purpose, and easing caregiver stress. The approach is collaborative and rooted in respect for diverse perspectives and experiences.

He describes his clinical stance as secular and progressive, attentive to how culture and identity inform behavior and feeling. Daniel aims to create a nonjudgmental space where people can speak honestly and work toward concrete changes. Spanish language support is available in addition to English.

Practical details use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. People interested in starting can select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyParenting issuesCareer difficultiesDepressionCoaching

Additional focus areas

BDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveWorkplace issues

Experience

6+ years

Credentials

New Jersey, New York, Colorado

Languages

English, Spanish

How therapeutic approaches shape online work

Daniel uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions in clear, practical terms. One approach focuses on building communication skills by practicing clear requests, boundary setting, and listening exercises that improve everyday interactions and reduce conflict. Another approach emphasizes problem-focused work for stress and anxiety through goal setting, behavioral experiments, and step-by-step coping strategies to manage symptoms and increase daily functioning.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Daniel will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Together they try methods and adjust them based on what helps most, so the plan evolves with the client's needs.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session options before booking because the biography does not list specific formats. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It also makes it simpler to continue care across life changes like relocations or changing work hours. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and homework to the online setting so progress continues between sessions.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Daniel commonly address?

He works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, and life transitions. He also focuses on parenting, career questions, caregiver stress, and relationship communication problems.

What is his therapeutic style like?

His style is collaborative and straightforward. Sessions start with listening, then move to practical steps and skills clients can try between meetings.

How much experience does he have?

Daniel has six years of clinical experience working with diverse concerns such as family-of-origin issues, commitment concerns, and men's issues.

What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?

He holds LMHC and LPC credentials and practices from New York.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.

Are international clients accepted?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How does pricing work for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Click the Start Therapy button, fill out a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on the therapist's availability.

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