Daniel (DJ) Handelman
(He/Him/His)
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW)
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.
Practice hours (EDT)
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
- Attachment-Based Therapies
- Brief Psychodynamic Psychotherapy
- Existential Psychotherapy
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Coaching
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Anger Management
- Brief Psychotherapy
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Relational Psychotherapy
- Interpersonal Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Remote options
- Voice
- Video
Payment options
$140 — $200per session
Insurance
In-network coverage provided for the following insurance companies
- Aetna – Massachusetts
- Aetna – California
- Blue Cross Blue Shield – Massachusetts
- GEHA – California
- Harvard Pilgrim Health – Massachusetts
- Multiplan – Massachusetts
- Optum – Massachusetts
- Optum – California
- Oscar – California
- United Health Care – California
- In-network insurance
- Out-of-network insurance
- Out-of-pocket
- I offer a free consultation
Payment methods
- Cash
- Credit Card
- Debit Card
- Google Pay
- Health Savings Account
- Online
- Paypal
- Venmo
- Zelle
Credentials
Licenses
LICSW
LICSW126065, Massachusetts
LCSW
114680, California
Education
Arizona State University
MSW (Master of Social Work), 2020