LICSW
LICSW126065, Massachusetts
Daniel (DJ) Handelman
(He/Him/His)
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW)
Accepting clients
Updated 13 days ago
7 years in practice
By growing self-compassion and insight in therapy, you set the stage for a life rich in joy, meaning, and authentic connections.
Daniel Handelman, LCSW helps clients move beyond anxiety and depression to lead more connected, fulfilling lives. In therapy, you’ll explore core beliefs shaping your experience and build greater authenticity and resilience. DJ blends psychoanalytic insight, cognitive-behavioral tools, and attachment theory to offer a reflective, supportive space for deep and lasting change. Daniel Handelman is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in California and Massachusetts, offering individual therapy for young adults. He provides telehealth services and is an LGBTQ ally. Daniel treats a wide range of conditions, including anxiety, ADHD, depression, and personality disorders. He accepts Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, GEHA, Harvard Pilgrim Health, Multiplan, Optum, Oscar, and United HealthCare, with options for in-network, out-of-network, and out-of-pocket payments. Daniel supports clients after psychiatric hospitalization for self-harming behavior, severe depression, and suicidal intent.
Remote / In-person
Speaks English
Emergency number not available
WhiteCisgender ManJudaismLGBTQIA+ ally
Practice hours (EDT)
Sun
closed
Mon
11:00 am – 8:00 pm
Tue
11:00 am – 8:00 pm
Wed
11:00 am – 8:00 pm
Thu
11:00 am – 8:00 pm
Fri
closed
Sat
closed
Accepts new patients after hospitalization for
- Severe depression
- Self-harming behavior
- Suicidal intent or a plan
- Suicide attempt
- Severe emotional stress or trauma
Adjusts scheduling to accommodate new clients after their hospitalization.
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
- Academic Concerns
- Anxiety
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Autism
- Avoidant Personality
- Borderline Personality
- Burnout
- Career
- Chronic Illness/Pain
- Cognitive Functioning
- Compulsive Exercise
- Dependent Personality
- Depression
- Financial Concerns
- Gender Identity
- Grief and Loss
- Histrionic Personality
- Infidelity
- Life Transitions
- Men's Issues
- Narcissistic Personality
- Obsessive-Compulsive Personality
- Perfectionism
- Performance Anxiety
- Personal Growth
- Personality Disorders
- School Concerns
- Self-Esteem
- Sex Addiction/Pornography Concerns
- Social Anxiety
- Spiritual/Religious Concerns
- Work/Life Balance
Age groups
- Young adults (18-30)
Treatment specialties
Therapeutic modalities
- Individual Therapy
Treatments
- Existential Psychotherapy
- Relational Psychotherapy
- Anger Management
- Attachment-Based Therapies
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Interpersonal Therapy
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Brief Psychodynamic Psychotherapy
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Coaching
- Brief Psychotherapy
Location
Accommodations
Entering the practice
- Door can be opened easily
- Flat path to the front door
- Well-lit path to entrance
- Step-free entry
Remote options
- Voice
- Video
Payment options
$140 — $200per session
Insurance
In-network coverage provided for the following insurance companies
- Aetna – California
- Aetna – Massachusetts
- Blue Cross Blue Shield – Massachusetts
- GEHA – California
- Harvard Pilgrim Health – Massachusetts
- Multiplan – Massachusetts
- Optum – California
- Optum – Massachusetts
- United HealthCare – California
- In-network insurance
- Out-of-network insurance
- Out-of-pocket
- Sliding scale
- I offer a free consultation
Payment methods
- Cash
- Credit Card
- Debit Card
- Google Pay
- Health Savings Account
- Online
- Paypal
- Venmo
- Zelle
Credentials
Licenses
LCSW
114680, California
Education
Arizona State University
MSW (Master of Social Work), 2020