Practice Owner | Clinical Director | Advanced Therapist | EMDR Certified by EMDRIA

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New York City working with a range of age groups and therapeutic needs. I chose social work because of its holistic approach — considering the whole person: body, mind, and the environmental systems we live within when providing psychotherapy.

What I Specialize In

I specialize in working with those needing support with: PTSD and trauma, sexuality, kink and sex therapy, LGBTQ+ experiences, anxiety, social anxiety, depression, panic attacks, identity, grief, aging, anger, addiction, attachment, and interpersonal challenges.

My Approach to Therapy

Therapy with me is collaborative and non-judgmental. I use EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and psychodynamic relational therapy (talk therapy) to support the development of secure attachment behaviors, healing and desensitization of past trauma and PTSD, and a deeper connection to internal self-worth — providing a foundation for lasting change.

I am EMDR Certified by EMDRIA, the gold standard in EMDR training and certification.

Affirming Care for the LGBTQ+ Community

I have extensive experience working with LGBTQ+ communities in New York City and am trained in understanding complex intersectionalities including racism, sexism, and cultural identity. The lived experience of these communities is unique, and LGBTQ+ and culturally affirming therapy is a priority in everything I do.

EMDR Consultation & Community

Matthew Danis is also the founder of EMDRNYC — a platform providing EMDR consultation, training resources, and community for clinicians. Learn more at EMDRNYC.org.