Find a therapist in Brooklyn, NY — covered by insurance


Top therapists in Brooklyn, NY accepting new patients
Brooklyn residents can access mental health care through 8,993 providers on Headway, serving areas including Greenpoint, DUMBO, and Carroll Gardens. With flexible scheduling and insurance support, clients often save 75% on sessions while receiving care that fits their needs.
I’m a licensed clinical social worker with a background in community mental health and school-based mental health. I’ve had the opportunity to work with children, adolescents, adults, and families navigating a wide range of challenges. My professional experience has shaped the way I practice today: with compassion, honesty, curiosity, and a genuine belief that all people are capable of change. I earned my Master of Social Work from Fordham University and I have continued to build my clinical knowledge and skills through training and experience in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Trauma Informed Care, Strengths-Based Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy. My areas of focus include anxiety, depression, mood disorders, self-esteem, life transitions, relationships, parenting, stress, trauma, and school-related stress or adolescents/parents.
Are you experiencing stress, anxiety, work trauma, or struggling to adjust to changes in life? I am a licensed Mental Health Counselor and I have substantial experience working with first responders, veterans and active military, college students, and people struggling to adjust to major life transitions. I take a collaborative approach with my clients and work together on issues and problems that have a negative impact on the person. I strive to help my clients lead a more meaningful and fulfilling life. My goal is to help the client gain skills to navigate through life more efficiently, long after counseling has completed. I provide a safe and judgment free space for my clients so they can feel seen and heard while being their authentic self. I am trained in EMDR, CBT, person-focused, and solution focused approach. My hours are currently evenings only.
Hey, so glad you're here! I love to blend curiosity, understanding, feeling and processing into my holistic type approach. Many of the clients I work with are looking for a deeper understanding of themselves and the experiences that have shaped who they are today.
Janet “Jan” Yager is a board certified nurse practitioner with over 20 years of nursing experience in psychiatric, adult, and family health. After earning her Doctorate in Nursing Practice (DNP) from Stony Brook University, Jan took special interest in the disconnect between physical and mental health services. With a desire to provide a bridge between these aspects of care,
Hi, I’m Mollie Smetana, LCSW, a New York-based clinical social worker specializing in anxiety, relationship concerns, and eating disorders. I earned my Master’s in Social Work from New York University and have experience working with adolescents, young adults, and adults navigating a range of challenges, including anxiety, body image concerns, disordered eating, self-esteem, and life transitions. I also hold additional training in eating disorders and body image through the William Alanson White Institute.
Thank you for taking the time to read my bio! I have been a Licensed Social Worker for 17 years and believe that therapy is a wonderful tool for growth and change. My approach is to meet you where you are on your journey and help you live your best life!
Welcome! My name is Joel Kuppersmith, I am a clinical psychologist based in Huntington, NY. My experience in working with individuals , couples and families has been mutually gratifying. Although changes have occurred in the mental health field, including more targeted medications and claims for instant relief, I believe people desire a more qualitative overall improvement in themselves and in their relationships.
I implement a strengths-based perspective methodology. This means I take a holistic and individualistic approach by working through your personal history, environment, lifestyle, and spirituality. Your past is not indicative of your future. Everyone has a personal story that needs to be heard; therefore, I hope to build a partnership that's rooted in a judgment-free environment.
Life's ebbs and flows often place us in a constant state of unrest. I'd love to help you navigate past and present challenges, fostering peace, stability, and healing.
My name is Karen Diaz, LMHC. I welcome clients from diverse cultural backgrounds and provide therapy in both English and Spanish. Throughout my experience in outpatient mental health settings, I have worked with children, adolescents, adults, and older adults experiencing a wide range of concerns.
Whether you're navigating anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship challenges, trauma, or self-esteem concerns, you don't have to have everything figured out before starting therapy. Everyone's journey is different, and I consider it a privilege to walk alongside clients as they work toward personal growth.
First- I love being a therapist. Second, I feel that it’s a privilege to be chosen to walk alongside someone in their journey of life and support them and help them learn tools to navigate life‘s challenges in an effective way. I love helping people live their best life!
I've been in practice for 27 years. I have a Masters degree in Social Work and a Masters Degree in Criminal Justice. I also have advanced certification In Integrative Nutrition Health Coaching. Common treatment modalities include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy and Psychodynamic Therapy.
I work hard to cultivate a peaceful, safe, caring atmosphere with my clients. My clients tell me that they feel supported and have had breakthroughs that they did not experience with previous therapists. I frequently provide trainings in the community in the areas of mental health, women’s issues and parenting and have been selected for news interviews on two occasions as a local mental health expert in my field.
I have been working with individuals, couples and families for many years. I am thought of as empathic, warm and engaging. I consider therapy to be a partnership. It is designed to work towards "your" goals, and it is my goal, to help you achieve them. I have worked with people having many different "struggles" or "transitions" in their lives. I am experienced in all areas from trauma, childhood and adult abuse, DV, anxiety, depression, sexuality, family or other relationships, along with substance use disorders/struggles. I also understand the specific challenges that come with parenting, and the issues we encounter coping with the varied neeeds of aging parents. I use many different modalities in our work. I believe that we all can benefit from having a therapist to work with, and I look forward to meeting you. While I currently reside in the Hudson Valley, I am from NYC, and do also understand the specific stressors of city life.
About our therapists located within 20 miles of Brooklyn, NY



- 98%Anxiety
- 94%Depression
- 82%Relationship issues
- 80%Stress management
- 77%Trauma

- 90%Aetna
- 62%Cigna
- 61%Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield New York
- 53%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 43%United Healthcare

- 97%English
- 12%Spanish
- 5%Russian
- 4%Hebrew
- 4%French

- 97%In-person or online
- 3%In-person only

- 68%Woman
- 30%Man
- 2%Non-binary

- 38%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 23%Licensed Mental Health Counselor
- 17%Clinical Psychologist
- 9%Nurse Practitioner
- 5%Licensed Creative Arts Therapist

- 99%Individual therapy
- 26%Family therapy
- 23%Couples therapy
- 20%Child or adolescent therapy
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Headway makes it easy to find support for your mental health — from finding the right provider, to understanding costs, to scheduling with ease.
Factors to Consider When Choosing a Therapist in Brooklyn
Searching for therapists in Brooklyn starts with finding someone whose training matches what you want support with. Brooklyn has therapists across neighborhoods like Greenpoint, Williamsburg, DUMBO, and Carroll Gardens, with experience in concerns such as anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, trauma, grief, and life transitions. As you compare options, look for therapists whose listed specialties, approach, and experience match your needs. Bios can help you understand whether a therapist uses approaches like cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, or acceptance and commitment therapy.
Brooklyn offers many therapy options, which can make the search easier when you have clear filters. Consider whether you prefer in-person sessions near home, work, or transit, or virtual appointments that fit your schedule from another private space. You can also narrow your search by appointment availability, whether a therapist is accepting new patients, session format, and whether a free phone consultation is offered. Reading profiles before booking can help you compare communication style, areas of focus, and what the first few sessions may look like.
Therapy in Brooklyn can be a significant expense without insurance. Using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to reduce session costs and make ongoing care more affordable. Headway helps you find Brooklyn therapists who match your preferences, may accept your insurance, and are accepting new patients. You can enter your insurance details, see an estimated cost before booking, review therapist bios, and book directly when you’re ready.
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