Daniel Summers, LCSW, NY | Psychotherapist

About Daniel Summers

Focus areas

Addiction Consultation

Addiction Therapy

Gambling Addiction

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Adults (25-64)

Seniors (65+)

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Motivational Interviewing

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Identity

Gender

Male

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Daniel Summers

Daniel Summers, LCSW, is a compassionate counselor and therapist with 25 years of experience treating individuals with mental illness and gambling disorder challenges. Over the course of his career, he has worked across a range of settings, including youth and family services, mobile crisis response, hospital-based behavioral health, and assertive community treatment, and he brings experience providing crisis intervention, comprehensive mental health and substance use assessments, and individualized treatment planning. He has also served as a program director supervising a staff of ten and has supervised and instructed fieldwork students. Daniel is proficient in multiple treatment modalities, including CBT, REBT, motivational interviewing, psychotherapy, and group therapy, and is known for being patient, tolerant, nonjudgmental, and a strong advocate for the people he serves. He holds a Master of Social Work from the State University of New York at Buffalo.

What should a new client know about working with you?

Specializing in process and behavioral addiction treatment, with an emphasis on gambling and sports betting, Birches Health offers individual, group, and couples therapy tailored to each client's unique needs. Recognizing that every recovery journey is distinct, the team provides personalized care designed to help clients pursue their goals with confidence. During the intake process, Birches Health takes time to assess each person's needs, explore the root causes of their challenges, and develop a personalized treatment plan. The team prioritizes convenience, security, and comfort by delivering fully virtual sessions through a trusted, HIPAA-compliant video platform.

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Out-of-pocket fees and assistance

Initial session: $150 for 60 minutes

Ongoing session: $125 for 60 minutes

Files your insurance claim: You pay the session fee upfront and the provider files the claim for you, so you can get reimbursed directly without worrying about the paperwork
Charges post-reimbursement amount: This provider will only charge you for the amount you pay after you get reimbursed from your insurance plan, so you don’t need to pay the session fee upfront

Popular visit reasons

Agoraphobia

Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)

Depression

New Patient Visit

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Sleep Problems

Young Adult Issues

Agoraphobia

Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)

Depression

New Patient Visit

Education and background

Practice names

Birches Health

Education and training

University at Buffalo, Master's in Social Work

NPI number

1659461184

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Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Daniel Summers?

Generally, Daniel Summers has appointments available on Zocdoc within 1 week. You can see Daniel Summers's earliest availability on Zocdoc and make an appointment online.

Is Daniel Summers accepting new patients?

Daniel Summers generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Daniel Summers's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.

Does Daniel Summers accept my insurance?

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Can I make an appointment with Daniel Summers online?

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What practice does Daniel Summers work with?

Daniel Summers works with Birches Health.

What are common reasons for patients to see Daniel Summers?

Daniel Summers frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Daniel Summers on their profile.