Dr. David Ferrin, NY Psychologist
Calm, practical support for everyday parenting challenges
Book with David- Years in practice
- 40
- Credentials
- NY Psychologist
- Licensed in
- New York
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- LGBT
- Focus
- Grief
About David
Dr. David Ferrin helps people handle stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and parenting concerns. He also supports those facing addiction, ADHD, and issues related to LGBT identity.
He writes plainly and listens carefully to understand what matters most to each person. Dr. Ferrin is a New York psychologist with 40 years of experience.
He meets people where they are and focuses on practical steps. Sessions tend to center on clear goals and doable changes rather than long theory talk.
Background and approach
His practice uses client-centered methods that prioritize the person's perspective and goals. He also draws on cognitive behavioral therapy to help people change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. Together these approaches aim to reduce symptoms and make day-to-day life easier.
In a typical session he asks questions, reflects what he hears, and suggests simple strategies to try between meetings. He emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and a nonjudgmental stance. The aim is to help people build skills that fit their daily routines.
People often come with one or two problems they want to address first. Dr. Ferrin supports planning small steps and tracking progress over time.
He welcomes international clients and offers video, phone, chat, and messaging formats to fit different needs.
What David works with
Everything David lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else David helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Grief
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- Parenting issues
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Blended family issues
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Social anxiety and phobia
Approaches David lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Practical approaches for online parenting support
Dr. Ferrin uses client-centered therapy to make sessions about what matters to the person. This approach focuses on listening, building trust, and following the client's goals so conversations feel relevant and collaborative. It is useful for people wanting a respectful place to talk through parenting stress and life changes.Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, is another tool he uses. CBT breaks concerns into thoughts, feelings, and actions and finds small experiments to test new ways of thinking. This method can help with anxiety, depression, impulsivity, and patterns that affect parenting or daily routines.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will talk with each person about goals and preferences and then suggest a blend of methods. The choice is collaborative and can be adjusted as progress is observed.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video allows face-to-face conversation and visual cues, phone can be easier when bandwidth is limited, chat works for brief check-ins, and messaging lets people send thoughts between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy family schedules and different time zones.
Questions people ask about David
What concerns does Dr. Ferrin focus on?
He works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, addiction, ADHD, LGBT concerns, and parenting issues among other areas.
What is his general therapy style?
He practices a client-centered approach that emphasizes listening and respect, combined with practical techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy.
How much experience does he have?
He has 40 years of experience as a practicing psychologist.
What are his credentials and location?
He is a New York psychologist licensed as NY Psychologist 010190 and is based in New York.
Which languages and international options are offered?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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