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Top therapists in East Syracuse, NY accepting new patients

Find mental health support in East Syracuse with Headway's network of 9,014 licensed providers. We accept major insurance plans and offer flexible in-person or virtual sessions. Many clients pay as little as $0 per session with insurance coverage.

Laura Syvertson

Laura Syvertson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Ithaca, NY


“I am a curious and compassionate person, resulting in a dynamic that often leads to increased self-understanding.”
Anxiety, Family issues, Relationship issues, Stress management, Substance use / addiction
Direct, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Deborah Berman

Deborah Berman

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Ithaca, NY


“Patients experience me as warm, understanding and supportive. I provide a connection that facilitates healing and solutions.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Manuel Ramirez

Manuel Ramirez

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Ithaca, NY


I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, with a Masters degree in Counseling Education, who is happy to join you on your mental health wellness journey! The work we do will involve thoughtfully taking a look at your life, empowering you based on your strengths, and facing challenges with the right supports in place. We will compassionately see your potential to heal and thrive throughout the course of our therapeutic conversations.

Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Humorous, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Allison Paul

Allison Paul

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Newark, NY


“Clients can be assured they will be heard by a compassionate, supportive therapist who is dedicated to helping them work toward their own therapeutic goals at their own pace.”
Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Maya Azran

Maya Azran

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I bring warmth, curiosity, and openness to my work and genuinely enjoy getting to know the people I work with.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Inquisitive, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Sarah Henderson

Sarah Henderson

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I believe therapy should be a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space where you feel comfortable being yourself and working toward meaningful change.”
Anxiety, Depression, Panic disorders, Stress management
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Sarah Bieber

Sarah Bieber

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“My background is in community mental health — I've worked with people navigating everything from day-to-day anxiety to forensic and justice-involved situations, which means I'm comfortable with complicated histories and not easily rattled by them.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Dr. Christopher Liong

Dr. Christopher Liong

Psychologist

Virtual • New York


“As a clinical health psychologist, I have particular experience helping people adjust to chronic illness and changes in health, along with specialized clinical and research expertise in Parkinson's disease.”
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Diabetes, End of life care
Inquisitive, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sarah Elfstrom

Sarah Elfstrom

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“My goal is to help clients build practical skills and lasting resilience so they can manage life's challenges with greater confidence and independence.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Brendon Paul

Brendon Paul

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • New York


“You are the expert on your own life, and I am here to listen, learn from you, and provide evidence-based care that reflects your unique needs.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Panic disorders
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Shakia Smith

Shakia Smith

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I integrate CBT/DBT, motivational interviewing, person centered therapy, solution focused therapy etc all while maintaining a strength-based perspective.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Panic disorders, PTSD
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Gail Geiger

Gail Geiger

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I'm warm, down-to-earth, and genuinely curious about people, and I want my clients to feel that they can show up as they are—without having to have everything figured out first.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Panic disorders
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Meghan Kenia

Meghan Kenia

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“My approach is grounded in connection and trust, as I believe true healing occurs in relationships where we feel safe to be our authentic selves.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Eleanor Hamlin

Eleanor Hamlin

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“My clients have referred to me as the "Yoda of Therapy" due to my ability to provide clients with the essential tools to effectively navigate and improve their symptoms, while simultaneously guiding and motivating them toward achieving their goals.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Lee Kehoe

Lee Kehoe

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“My approach is warm, down-to-earth, and deeply compassionate—I believe therapy should feel like a safe, supportive conversation where you can be yourself without judgment.”
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Catherine Rivera

Catherine Rivera

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I often use a client's own hobbies, unique creativity, and gifts to better understand them and to enhance therapeutic interventions in sessions.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Family issues, Identity issues
Affirming, Direct, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Diana Grillo

Diana Grillo

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I bring an integrative approach that combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with somatic-based techniques, because I've seen that lasting change usually requires addressing both the mind and the body.”
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care, Grief or loss
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Ruth Johnson

Ruth Johnson

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I believe therapy should meet you where you are, honor your individual strengths and values, and help you move toward the life you want to live.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, OCD, PTSD
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Erin Holmes

Erin Holmes

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I use evidence- based, trauma- informed therapeutic approaches such as: Existential psychotherapy which emphasizes being grounded in the here and now of the moment; Motivational interviewing which explores ambivalence and resistance; and Healing...”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Brooke Ayoub

Brooke Ayoub

Therapist

Virtual • New York


Greetings,

I'm Brooke Ayoub, and I'm a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and a Certified Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor.

I earned my Master's degree in Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling from Auburn University and completed an Advanced Graduate Certification in Mental Health Counseling from the University at Buffalo.

I also have a holistic background as a yoga instructor, Reiki Master, and an Ayurvedic practitioner. These practices have deepened my understanding of the connection between the mind, body, and overall well-being.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Susan Drexler

Susan Drexler

Therapist

Virtual • New York


Hi there, and welcome!

Congrats on taking the first step. As a licensed psychotherapist, my passion is listening and tuning into my clients' strengths, challenges, and what's holding them back from experiencing their best selves - and going from there. I work with adults of all ages, and specialize in trauma, anxiety, and depression. I hold a Masters from Fordham University's Graduate School of Social Services, completed a two-year training program at the Institute for Contemporary Psychotherapy, and am EMDR trained.

Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, PTSD
Inquisitive, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Amanda Wyatt

Amanda Wyatt

Therapist

Virtual • New York


Hi, I'm Amanda! I'm a licensed clinical therapist with over four years of experience providing trauma-informed psychotherapy. As an EMDR-trained therapist, I often work with people experiencing PTSD/C-PTSD, dissociative disorders, anxiety, depression, and ADHD. Many of my clients are also folks who have spent a long time feeling different, overwhelmed, or stuck in self-criticism. I aim to provide a warm, affirming space where you can feel authentically yourself.

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+
Affirming, Holistic, Inquisitive
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Rosa Bennett

Rosa Bennett

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“My approach is compassionate and collaborative, with an emphasis on tangible progress, practical tools, and meaningful change.”
Anxiety, Family issues, Maternal mental health, OCD, Panic disorders
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Elizabeth Kaplan

Elizabeth Kaplan

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I take time to get to know my clients as I feel developing a strong rapport is crucial for my clients and to build a positive therapeutic alliance.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Family issues, Maternal mental health, Relationship issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Carrol Bissoondial

Carrol Bissoondial

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“My focus on is mindfulness-based therapy which is an approach that emphasizes the practice of mindfulness as a means of improving mental well-being and promoting psychological healing.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Kelli Schuhl

Kelli Schuhl

Therapist

Virtual • Schenectady, NY


“My hope is that you leave each session feeling lighter, more optimistic and hopeful about your future.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Janice Kalin

Janice Kalin

Therapist

Virtual • Great Neck, NY


“More than twenty years of practicing psychoanalytic therapy have made it clear to me that people want to be happy, feel optimistic, and create a more satisfying life.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Vanessa Mayorga

Vanessa Mayorga

Therapist

Virtual • New York


I am a licensed clinical social worker based in New York City. I specialize in individual and couples psychotherapy. I graduated from NYU and have 10+ years of experience working with adults and families in a variety of settings, including hospital psychiatric emergency room and and community clinics.

Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Jill Lyons

Jill Lyons

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Amherst, NY


“I provide a comforting, safe space which allows for growth, empowerment, and change in the lives of clients.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Estefany Ventura

Estefany Ventura

Therapist

Virtual • New York


I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a Master’s degree from the New York University Silver School of Social Work. I have extensive experience supporting individuals and families experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions.

My professional background includes working with individuals and families helping them strengthen relationships, manage stress, and build healthier coping strategies. I am passionate about helping people feel empowered, supported, and capable of creating meaningful change in their lives.

I offer therapy in English and Spanish and welcome individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Donna Frydman

Donna Frydman

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“My approach to therapy is listening and learning what your needs are and applying my skillset to your mindset and see what a lovely picture we can create.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, PTSD, Relationship issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Christy Paradise

Christy Paradise

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Rochester, NY


“As a client-centered therapist, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Ryn Cagle

Ryn Cagle

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I am warm and honest at the same time. I will not ask you to pretend things are fine. I also will not rush you past the parts of your story that needed someone to slow down.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Grief or loss
Creative, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Stephen Kosmicki

Stephen Kosmicki

Therapist

Virtual • New York, NY


I am trained as a clinical social worker. I consider my patients in the context of their family, social and cultural background. I work with adults of all ages.

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Nick DeFazio

Nick DeFazio

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I specialize in working with individuals living with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) and LGBTQ+ youth and adults.”
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Moray DiMartino

Moray DiMartino

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“My goal is always to reach your individual goals through my tools, of mindfulness, emotional awareness, creativity, body awareness and exploration.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Penelope Dow

Penelope Dow

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • New York, NY


In my practice I work with clients of all backgrounds and age groups; and I have a specialty in adolescence and young adulthood. I enjoy supporting clients as they navigate growing up and becoming adults in this complex world. My approach is grounded in Psychodynamic Theory and the belief that many of our problems are rooted in thinking patterns, behaviors, and emotional responses that we developed early in life. My work is eclectic and collaborative. I draw on many modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma Informed Treatment, Family Systems Theory and Motivational Interviewing.


Most importantly, I see the therapeutic process as a collaborative endeavor between client and therapist. The client is the expert on themselves, and the therapist is a partner in their journey of self-exploration. We work together to change habits, behaviors, and thought patterns, that are causing distress, and getting in the way of the client’s goals.


I have a background in the creative arts, and enjoy supporting artists, writers, and actors, as they seek balance in their lives. Also, I have spent many years working in the New York City Schools with children, families, teachers, and administrators, to address individual students’ emotional and behavioral problems that interfere with school performance.

Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Antonietta Chairmonte

Antonietta Chairmonte

Therapist

Virtual • Fayetteville, NY


“Through self compassion, self care, and empowerment, I offer individuals a safe, comfortable, and non-judemental space to guide them towads emotional health and well being.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Traci Gavila

Dr. Traci Gavila

Psychologist

Virtual • Irvington, NY


“I help clients navigate life transitions while understanding and healing the deeper patterns that may be holding them back.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Shanieza Juman

Shanieza Juman

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“My expertise in grief and bereavement counseling has allowed me to obtain a certification in Hospice and Palliative Care.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Challenging, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
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About our therapists located within 20 miles of East Syracuse, NY

Number of therapists within 20 miles of East Syracuse, NY
There are over 30 therapists in East Syracuse, NY accepting new patients.
30+
Average years in practice
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11 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%Anxiety
  • 97%Stress management
  • 90%Trauma
  • 90%Depression
  • 87%Relationship issues
Insurances accepted
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  • 90%Aetna
  • 90%Cigna
  • 80%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 70%Oxford
  • 70%United Healthcare
Languages spoken
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  • 100%English
  • 3%Spanish
How they see their clients
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  • 90%In-person or online
  • 10%In-person only
Provider gender
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  • 80%Woman
  • 20%Man
License types
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  • 40%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 33%Licensed Mental Health Counselor
  • 10%Licensed Creative Arts Therapist
  • 10%Nurse Practitioner
  • 3%Clinical Psychologist
Treatment approaches
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  • 97%Individual therapy
  • 30%Family therapy
  • 20%Child or adolescent therapy
  • 10%Couples 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 East Syracuse

Searching for therapists in East Syracuse starts with finding someone whose training matches what you want support with. You may be looking for care related to anxiety, depression, grief, relationship challenges, or work stress. As you compare therapists, look for listed specialties, therapy styles, and experience that fit your needs. Some profiles may mention approaches like cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, or trauma-informed care, which can help you understand how a therapist may structure sessions.

East Syracuse is a smaller market, so local in-person openings may be more limited than in nearby Syracuse. Virtual therapy can expand your options while still letting you see a therapist licensed in New York. As you narrow your search, consider appointment availability, whether the therapist is accepting new patients, and whether a free phone consultation is offered. Reading therapist bios before booking can help you compare communication style, session focus, and what to expect in the first appointment.

Therapy in East Syracuse can be a significant expense without insurance. Using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to reduce session costs and understand what you may pay before care begins. Headway helps you search for therapists who match your needs, take your insurance, and offer in-person or virtual appointments. You can review bios, see estimated out-of-pocket costs, and book directly when you’re ready.

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