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Dr. Daniel N. Kessler, Psychologist, PsyD

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Specializes in: Psychology

Professional interests include: couples issues, sex therapy, sleep disorders, and more.

New York, NY

Dr. Daniel N. Kessler, Psychologist, PsyD is a psychologist in New York, NY specializing in psychology. Dr. Daniel N. Kessler, Psychologist, PsyD is affiliated with Allina Health.

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New York, NY

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Some issues Dr. Daniel N. Kessler, Psychologist, PsyD can help you with:

Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Cognitive-behavioral therapy, or CBT, is a form of psychotherapy or treatment for mental illness. It comes in a variety of methods, but the basic concept behind all CBT is the same -- thoughts cause feelings, which cause actions. If someone wishes to change problematic behaviors or emotions in their lives, they need to start by changing their thoughts. CBT examines ideas and looks for patterns that may be causing harmful actions. The therapist helps patients modify those thought patterns and, in doing so, helps them feel better and cope more effectively.

CBT is one of the most widely studied forms of psychotherapy, and it has been shown to be extremely effective for a variety of mental illnesses. Some of the issues that respond well to CBT include mood disorders, personality disorders, eating disorders, substance abuse, sleep disorders, and psychotic disorders. In some cases, CBT has been shown to be as effective or even more effective than medication. One of the interesting things that the scientific study of CBT has shown is that CBT actually changes the way the brain works, physically improving its function.

CBT differs from traditional psychotherapy in a few key ways. One of the most important distinctions is the emphasis on the power and responsibility of the patient in CBT. The patient will be encouraged to be the one asking the questions in CBT therapy, and most patients are assigned homework to complete outside of therapy sessions. There is a concept in CBT that everyone has power the power to change how they feel, even if they cannot control the situation, and this can be very empowering for patients. Because of this power shift, the therapist-client relationship is not as critical to success in CBT as it is in other modes of therapy. Patients should still get along well with their therapists, but they do not need a deep, dependent emotional connection to them. Finally, because CBT often treats a specific issue or problem, it is usually shorter in duration than traditional therapy. While some therapies may continue for years, CBT lasts on average just 16 sessions.

Couples Issues

Couples' issues are problems that occur in spousal or romantic relationships. While every couple may have some disagreements, couples' issues can grow more severe when unresolved disagreements fester over time, potentially culminating in resentment and emotional distress. These issues can lead to breakups, including divorce. Fortunately, people can strengthen their relationships through communication, empathy, and compromise. Couples counseling can help people overcome relationship problems and work through conflicts in a positive setting.

Some examples of couples' issues include:

Infidelity
Lack of intimacy
Disagreements in parenting styles
Financial disagreements
Trust issues

Couples counseling, also referred to as couples therapy or marital counseling, can help people assess and better understand fractures in their relationships. A couples counselor may ask partners to determine what problems they are facing. Couples counselors may instruct each partner to describe their underlying emotions, experiences, and beliefs in detail. This process may be performed with both partners in the same room or just one at a time. The goal of this exercise is for partners to gain greater understanding of each other's needs and to create solutions for these needs to be met. For example, a couple may arrive at the conclusion that one partner's work schedule leads the other to feel neglected or overwhelmed. Then, couples might implement strategies such as increased communication and partner agreements. These strategies may address previous conflicts as well as prevent new ones from occurring.

In some instances, couples counselors may recommend individual therapy for one or both partners. Individual therapy can address mental health problems that negatively impact the relationship. With continued counseling, people can restore communication and may gain greater understanding of one another's needs, enabling them to better develop solutions for these needs to be properly met.

Couples Therapy

Couples therapy refers to a specific type of counseling where relationship issues are the focus of the treatment. It used to be referred to as marriage counseling and still may be called that in many places, but because participants are not always married to each other, couples therapy is a more accurate name.

Closely related to family therapy, couples therapy is a type of counseling that seeks to help couples improve their relationship. A therapist may teach each partner in the relationship specific skills, such as managing or expressing their emotions, conflict resolution, communication skills, and problem solving. Both people in the couple need to be committed to learning new skills themselves as well as putting effort into supporting the relationship. The typical goals of couples therapy are to decrease conflict, unhappiness, and resentment, as well as increase communication, intimacy, and connection.

Couples therapy may be offered privately, at a university, or in a group practice. It is usually short-term therapy, lasting a few weeks until the participants have learned new skills and have the ability to repair their relationship. Its effectiveness depends on the willingness of both participants to commit to therapy and make the relationship a priority. For many couples it can be extremely helpful.

In The News (see more mentions in the news)

“Dr. Dan Kessler, a long-time Chaska resident, has announced that he will seek the DFL-endorsement for the District 48 seat in the Minnesota Senate.”—"Dan Kessler to run for District 48 State Senate seat", Twin Cities Pioneer Press, March 2022

“"The research doesn't show that violent video games lead people to violence," says Dr. Daniel Kessler, a psychologist with Allina Health.”—"Do Video Games Trigger Violent Crimes?", CBS News, August 2019

“Dr. Daniel Kessler learned of it on the radio.”—"Psychologist Speaks On Reacting To Mass Shootings", CBS News, November 2017

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Daniel N. Kessler, Psychologist, PsyD treated as a psychologist in New York, NY during 2012 were mental health therapy and diagnostic evaluation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Daniel N. Kessler, Psychologist, PsyD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic evaluation	15
mental health therapy	69

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Daniel N. Kessler, Psychologist, PsyD treated as a psychologist in New York, NY during 2013 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Daniel N. Kessler, Psychologist, PsyD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy	54

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel N. Kessler, Psychologist, PsyD in 2013

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	75
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Daniel N. Kessler, Psychologist, PsyD treated as a psychologist in New York, NY during 2014 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Daniel N. Kessler, Psychologist, PsyD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy	35

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel N. Kessler, Psychologist, PsyD.

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	12

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel N. Kessler, Psychologist, PsyD in 2014

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	75
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Daniel N. Kessler, Psychologist, PsyD treated as a psychologist in New York, NY during 2015 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Daniel N. Kessler, Psychologist, PsyD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy	34

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel N. Kessler, Psychologist, PsyD.

**Gender**
Male	26
Female	38

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel N. Kessler, Psychologist, PsyD in 2015

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	66
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	47
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Daniel N. Kessler, Psychologist, PsyD treated as a psychologist in New York, NY during 2016 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Daniel N. Kessler, Psychologist, PsyD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy	38

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel N. Kessler, Psychologist, PsyD.

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel N. Kessler, Psychologist, PsyD in 2016

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	75
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	47
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	34
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Daniel N. Kessler, Psychologist, PsyD treated as a psychologist in New York, NY during 2017 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Daniel N. Kessler, Psychologist, PsyD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy	30

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel N. Kessler, Psychologist, PsyD.

**Age**
From 65 to 74	12
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel N. Kessler, Psychologist, PsyD in 2017

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	0
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	74
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Daniel N. Kessler, Psychologist, PsyD treated as a psychologist in New York, NY during 2019 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Daniel N. Kessler, Psychologist, PsyD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy	136

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel N. Kessler, Psychologist, PsyD.

**Gender**
Male	22
Female	37

**Age**
From 65 to 74	27
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel N. Kessler, Psychologist, PsyD in 2019

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	68
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	36
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Daniel N. Kessler, Psychologist, PsyD treated as a psychologist in New York, NY during 2020 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Daniel N. Kessler, Psychologist, PsyD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy	142

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel N. Kessler, Psychologist, PsyD.

**Gender**
Male	20
Female	23

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel N. Kessler, Psychologist, PsyD in 2020

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	70
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	37
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Daniel N. Kessler, Psychologist, PsyD treated as a psychologist in New York, NY during 2021 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Daniel N. Kessler, Psychologist, PsyD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy	170

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel N. Kessler, Psychologist, PsyD.

**Gender**
Male	24
Female	28

**Age**
From 65 to 74	28
From 75 to 84	11
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel N. Kessler, Psychologist, PsyD in 2021

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	75
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	31
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Daniel N. Kessler, Psychologist, PsyD treated as a psychologist in New York, NY during 2022 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Daniel N. Kessler, Psychologist, PsyD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy	194

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel N. Kessler, Psychologist, PsyD.

**Gender**
Male	25
Female	31

**Age**
From 65 to 74	27
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel N. Kessler, Psychologist, PsyD in 2022

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	64
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	21
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Daniel N. Kessler, Psychologist, PsyD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Daniel N. Kessler, Psychologist, PsyD treated as a psychologist in New York, NY were mental health therapy and diagnostic evaluation.

diagnostic evaluation	15
mental health therapy	90

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel N. Kessler, Psychologist, PsyD.

**Gender**
Male	11
Female	15

**Age**
75 to 84	1
85 and over	0
Less than 65	9
65 to 74	9

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel N. Kessler, Psychologist, PsyD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Daniel N. Kessler, Psychologist, PsyD treated were depression, hypertension, high cholesterol and diabetes.

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	10
Depression	64
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	4
Osteoporosis	2
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	2
Diabetes	20
Atrial Fibrillation	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Education & Training

He has a state license in New York.

Licensed In: New York

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Daniel N. Kessler, Psychologist, PsyD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Allina Health

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Biography

Dr. Daniel Kessler specializes in psychology. Clinical interests for Dr. Kessler include sleep disorders, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), and couples issues. He is affiliated with Allina Health.