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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 8,519 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.
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Gila Schwartz is a therapist located on Long Island, NY. A psychologist focuses on the evaluation, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental, emotional and behavioral health issues. A clinical psychologist uses psychotherapy and other counseling skills to improve emotional and mental health.
As a License Clinical Social Worker, I am dedicated to helping adults navigate emotional issues, life challenges, anxiety and more. I bring compassionate client-centered approach, to provide a safe and supportive environment where individuals feel comfortable to share their story and be heard in an effort to help them build resilience and allow them to take the risk to invest in their ability to grow and make changes that lead to a more positive sense of self.
Do you notice patterns of behaviors that you are unsatisfied with? Therapy is a significant step towards working through and facing life's most difficult challenges. I have worked with adults, adolescents and children treating issues of adjustment, self-doubt, mood swings, trauma and anxiety attacks. When you approach the therapeutic process with curiosity, you can grow, heal, and thrive.
I have worked within the mental health field as a school psychologist and a licensed mental health professional for almost 30 years. my experience includes, but is not limited to, anxiety, depression, children and adolescents, parenting skills, self-esteem, empowerment, life transitions, and divorce.
As a clinical psychologist, I assist patients in reshaping negative thought and behavior patterns in a judgement free setting.
About our therapists located within 20 miles of Merrick, NY
- 98%Anxiety
- 96%Depression
- 86%Stress management
- 86%Relationship issues
- 81%Family issues
- 94%Aetna
- 86%Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield New York
- 79%Cigna
- 74%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 67%Oxford
- 96%English
- 14%Spanish
- 4%Haitian Creole
- 3%Hebrew
- 3%Russian
- 99%In-person or online
- 1%In-person only
- 78%Woman
- 22%Man
- 36%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 26%Licensed Mental Health Counselor
- 14%Clinical Psychologist
- 13%Nurse Practitioner
- 6%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
- 100%Individual therapy
- 36%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 an Anxiety Therapist in Merrick, NY
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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