About
Daniel Molina, LCSW
I’m here to help.
I work with high-achieving professionals, creatives, and leaders who are good at appearing capable — and quietly exhausted by it. Often, different parts of you pull in opposite directions: one part knows you’ve earned your seat at the table, another is convinced it’s only a matter of time before someone notices you don’t belong there. Therapy helps you build a more compassionate, grounded relationship with yourself, so you can feel present, open, and confident — at work, in relationships, and with family who may not fully understand the life you’ve built.
I tend to work with people who:
Look confident, accomplished, or “put together,” yet privately struggle with self-doubt
Feel emotionally guarded despite wanting deeper connection — with a partner, friends, or family
Struggle with self-criticism, emotional disconnection, or a persistent fear of rejection
Are tired of overthinking every decision and want a steadier relationship with themselves
Navigate identities, relationships, or family expectations that don’t always feel understood by the people around them
Approach
Therapy with me is collaborative, steady, and compassionate. Rather than focusing on what’s “wrong” we get curious about the different parts of you that have learned to protect, achieve, avoid or stay in control.
We work at a pace that feels safe, helping you identify patterns without becoming overwhelmed by them. Over time, you’ll develop a stronger ability to stay present with difficult thoughts and emotions instead of being driven by self-doubt, fear of rejection, or unhealthy coping strategies.
The goal isn’t to get rid of parts of you — it’s to help you relate to them differently, so you can live with more clarity, self-trust, and emotional freedom.
Change tends to happen gradually and organically. Many clients notice they’re less reactive, more emotionally present, and more confident in their decisions — not because doubt disappears, but because it no longer runs the show.
I integrate evidence-based approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), tailoring the work to each clients needs rather than applying a one size fits all model. For clients engaging in psychedelic integration therapy, I provide grounded, non-directive support focused on meaning-making, emotional integration and self-connection.
Credentials & Trainings
Education:
Masters of Science, Columbia University School of Social Work
Bachelor of Arts in Human Services Delivery and Administration, University of North Georgia
Licensure:
NY LCSW, License #091519
NJ LCSW, License #44SC06108500
DC LICSW, License #LC200001928
CT LCSW, License #58.012331
Post-Graduate Trainings:
Internal Family System (IFS) Level 1 Training, with IFS Institute
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), with Steven Hayes
Certificate in Ketamine-Assisted Therapy, with Integrative Psychiatry Institute
Certificate in Psilocybin-Assisted Therapy, with Integrative Psychiatry Institute
My values
Acceptance
To be open to and accepting of myself, others, and life
Self-development
To keep growing, advancing or improving in knowledge, skills, character, or life experiences
Curiosity
To be curious, open-minded and interested; to explore and discover
An LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC Affirming Practice