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Top therapists in Merrick, NY accepting new patients

Merrick residents can access therapy and medication management through Headway's network of 9,027 providers. Serving neighborhoods like Bellmore, Freeport, and Baldwin, we offer flexible scheduling with availability as soon as next day. Work with insurance to minimize out-of-pocket costs.

Alyssa Sousa

Alyssa Sousa

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Katonah, NY


“I offer a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space where you can express yourself fully and honestly.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Chaim Biberfeld

Chaim Biberfeld

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Monsey, NY


“Being legally blind, I have a unique ability to listen deeply and patiently, to be non-judgmental and understanding.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Fatima Odetalla

Dr. Fatima Odetalla

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Pomona, NY


“Dr. Odetalla is passionate about treating clients holistically. Utilizing her family medicine and psychiatric knowledge, she embraces an integrative and culturally sensitive approach to diagnosing and treating mental health conditions.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Benjamin Okin

Benjamin Okin

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Croton-on-Hudson, NY


“I try and keep things warm, conversational, kind and open-minded. I want you to know that I am in your corner and gonna be there for you through the highs and the lows.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Men's issues, Stress management
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Frances Handler-Igna

Frances Handler-Igna

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • Mahopac, NY


Hi! My name is Frances and I am a licensed Clinical Psychologist based in Mahopac with over 30 years of experience

Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Relationship issues, Trauma
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Orith Zabari

Orith Zabari

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Monroe, NY


“In our sessions, we would integrate movement, music, journaling, meditation, breathwork, mindfulness, and somatic work.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Daniel Silverstein

Daniel Silverstein

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Chester, NY


I'm Dan, a licensed mental health counselor with more than 10 years working with people across a wide range of concerns. My style is warm and casual, and clients consistently tell me I'm easy to talk with. I hold certifications in adolescent and substance abuse counseling and draw on multiple evidence-based approaches tailored to your specific needs. I believe everyone has the capacity for a happier, more fulfilling life, and I would be glad to be part of that journey with you.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Creative, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Beth McLean

Beth McLean

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Warwick, NY


“Clients who work with me can expect a warm and judgement free environment (sprinkled with some humor!) where they will be able to explore parts of themselves that maybe they've never explored before.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, PTSD
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Peter Bishop

Peter Bishop

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 23 mi away • New York, NY


“I believe that the best therapy out there is not made by therapists. It comes from a collaboration that aligns a person with their own power to heal.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Relationship issues
Affirming, Direct, Inquisitive
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lisa Papantoniou

Lisa Papantoniou

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Beacon, NY


“I combine traditional talk therapy with artistic mediums to guide my clients towards emotional healing.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, PTSD, Relationship issues
Affirming, Creative, Holistic
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Paula Southwell

Paula Southwell

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Chester, NY


“Living up to one's full potential is quest, a journey, where we learn along the way how to make ourselves better and stronger.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 15 insurance carriers
Maryann Gensler

Maryann Gensler

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Mattituck, NY


“I practice out of the relational model which is type of therapy that focuses on the importance of relationships and how they affect a person's well-being.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lauren Hawxhurst

Lauren Hawxhurst

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Cornwall, NY


“My role as a counselor is to provide a space where clients can be vulnerable and open about the challenges they face...”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
AnnMarie Colandrea

AnnMarie Colandrea

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Cornwall, NY


“I have almost 25 years of experience in the human services field and love working with mature adolescents and young adults to help develop coping skills to deal with the stress of unpredictable and sometimes uncontrollable life situations.”
Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Gloria Ginski

Gloria Ginski

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Warwick, NY


I strive to create a safe, supportive therapeutic environment that encourages healing and growth for my clients.

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I hold my Masters degree from Alliance Graduate School of Counseling.

I have clinical experience treating individuals, couples, adolescents, children and families. I have treated various mental health disorders, such as, anxiety, depression, bi-polar, trauma, eating disorders, OCD and PTSD as well as couple and family conflict.

Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, OCD, PTSD
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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
Victoria Barone

Victoria Barone

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“My style is direct but warm. I won't just listen and reflect - I'll actively work with you, share what I'm noticing, and help you connect patterns you might not have seen yet.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 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
Samantha Akins

Samantha Akins

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“For 16 years, I have helped individuals find their footing when anxiety, depression, trauma, or grief makes the path forward feel impossible.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Melissa Ayen

Melissa Ayen

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • New York


I am a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner dedicated to helping individuals improve their emotional well-being and quality of life. I provide evaluation, diagnosis, medication management, and supportive therapy for a variety of mental health concerns. I strive to create a welcoming, respectful environment where clients feel heard and supported.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 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
Hannah Gavios

Hannah Gavios

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I'm a trauma-informed, strength-based therapist who believes that what has happened to us can shape us without having to define what comes next.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
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
Bernadette Alers-Estelle

Bernadette Alers-Estelle

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I believe healing begins when you feel safe enough to be seen as your whole self—not reduced to a diagnosis or defined by what you have been through.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, LGBTQIA+
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 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
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About our therapists located within 20 miles of Merrick, NY

Number of therapists within 20 miles of Merrick, NY
There are over 157 therapists in Merrick, NY accepting new patients.
157+
Average years in practice
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11 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 97%Anxiety
  • 95%Depression
  • 85%Stress management
  • 80%Relationship issues
  • 78%Family issues
Insurances accepted
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  • 96%Aetna
  • 85%Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield New York
  • 80%Cigna
  • 72%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 64%Oxford
Languages spoken
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  • 96%English
  • 15%Spanish
  • 3%Haitian Creole
  • 3%Russian
  • 3%French
How they see their clients
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  • 98%In-person or online
  • 2%In-person only
Provider gender
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  • 79%Woman
  • 21%Man
License types
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  • 36%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 28%Licensed Mental Health Counselor
  • 16%Clinical Psychologist
  • 12%Nurse Practitioner
  • 4%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
Treatment approaches
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  • 100%Individual therapy
  • 34%Family therapy
  • 25%Child or adolescent therapy
  • 23%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 Merrick

Searching for therapists in Merrick starts with finding someone whose training matches what you want support with. Therapists may work with concerns like anxiety, depression, grief, relationship challenges, trauma, or life transitions. As you compare options, look for specialties and therapy approaches that fit your needs, such as cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, trauma-informed care, or family therapy. A therapist’s profile can also show what to expect in sessions, including their communication style and areas of focus.

Merrick is a smaller Long Island community, so local in-person availability may be more limited than in larger parts of Nassau County or New York City. Virtual therapy can expand your options while still letting you work with a therapist licensed in New York. When narrowing your search, consider appointment times, whether a therapist is accepting new patients, whether they offer a free phone consultation, and how their bio describes their approach. These details can help you decide which therapists on Long Island may be a practical fit for your schedule and preferences.

Therapy in Merrick can be a significant investment without insurance. Using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to reduce session costs and understand what you may pay before starting care. Headway helps you search for therapists who match your preferences, verify your insurance, view estimated out-of-pocket costs, and book directly when you’re ready. This makes it easier to compare therapists in Merrick, review bios, and find someone who accepts your plan and is accepting new patients.

If anyone in your family is experiencing or worried about abuse, threats, or coercion, joint family or couples therapy usually isn't the right starting point — individual support is safer. The Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline (1-800-422-4453) and National Domestic Violence Hotline (1-800-799-7233, or text START to 88788\) can help you think through next steps.

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