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Top therapists in White Plains, NY accepting new patients
Access mental health support across White Plains, including the central business district and surrounding communities. Headway's 9,062 providers deliver talk therapy and medication management with availability as soon as tomorrow. With 70+ national insurance plans accepted and copays starting as low as $0 for eligible patients, quality care is within reach.
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I have years of clinical experience specializing in Trauma, Relationship Issues, as well as individuals with ADD/ADHD and individuals with Asperger's Syndrome. In addition to having a master's degree in Art Therapy from Pratt Institute, I have postgraduate training in Psychodynamic-Psychoanalytical Therapy, working with children and teens. Dance/Movement Therapy, and Drs. John and Julie Gottman Method. I have years of experience utilizing Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
Hello — I’m Dr. Nikkah, a licensed clinical psychologist based in New York City with over 20 years of experience helping individuals, couples, and families navigate interpersonal relationships and personal conflicts. I specialize in working with clients who are experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues or life transitions. My therapeutic style is eclectic, as I have training in a multitude of therapeutic modalities, e.g. CBT, psychodynamic therapy, solution focused etc. to best match your specific needs.
I have extensive experience working with people of all ages in the creative fields, young adults lost at a crossroad in their life.
As a humanist, I believe in the inherent worth to every single human being. I am guided by the ethos of a journey of a thousand miles begins with the first step, and it is with each movement that we get closer to where we want to be. Through intentional effort we encounter change, embrace healing, and a foster a fruitful fulfilling life.
I am a New York state and New Jersey state licensed clinical psychologist. I received my doctorate in psychology from Long Island University-Post. I completed an APA accredited internship from Mt. Sinai Services-Elmhurst Hospital Center. I received postdoctoral training from New York University Counseling and Wellness Services. I specialize in working with adults with concerns regarding career, relationships, life transitions, identity, anxiety, eating disorder/body image, and grief/loss.
I graduated from Duke University and received my PhD at New York University. I trained at the National Psychological Association for Psychoanalysis and the Institute for Expressive Analysis. I've been immersed in psychodynamic treatment for years working with people of diverse ages & backgrounds struggling with trauma, depression, substance abuse, sexual difficulties, relationships problems, women's issues, among other concerns. For more information please see: www.mollycastelloe.com
Alicia Portuondo-Smith
Psychiatric Mental Health NP
Virtual & in-person • 18 mi away • Roslyn Heights, NY
I’m a Licensed Creative Arts Therapist and drama therapist who works with women and young adults navigating anxiety, eating disorder recovery, substance use, and life transitions.
I have experience in inpatient rehab and use a harm reduction, nonjudgmental approach. My work combines talk therapy with creative techniques when helpful—though there’s no pressure to be “artistic.”
About our therapists located within 20 miles of White Plains, NY



- 99%Anxiety
- 97%Depression
- 85%Stress management
- 83%Relationship issues
- 82%Family issues

- 92%Aetna
- 72%Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield New York
- 67%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 66%Cigna
- 60%United Healthcare

- 99%English
- 11%Spanish
- 6%French
- 3%Hebrew
- 2%Hindi

- 99%In-person or online
- 1%In-person only

- 67%Woman
- 32%Man
- 1%Non-binary

- 37%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 34%Licensed Mental Health Counselor
- 12%Clinical Psychologist
- 8%Nurse Practitioner
- 5%Licensed Creative Arts Therapist

- 100%Individual therapy
- 32%Family therapy
- 25%Child or adolescent therapy
- 22%Couples therapy
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Factors to Consider When Choosing a Therapist in White Plains
Finding therapists in White Plains starts with knowing what kind of support fits your needs. You may be looking for help with anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, grief, work stress, or a life transition. As you compare therapists, look for someone whose listed specialties, training, and therapy approach match what you want to focus on. Provider bios can help you see whether a therapist uses approaches like cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, or trauma-informed care.
White Plains has local therapy options, but nearby availability may be more limited than in larger parts of New York City. Virtual appointments can expand your search across therapists licensed in New York, while in-person care may work well if you prefer an office near downtown, Metro-North, or surrounding Westchester communities. To narrow your search, check whether a therapist is accepting new patients, offers appointment times that fit your schedule, and provides a free phone consultation. Reading profiles before booking can also help you understand a therapist’s communication style and what sessions may be like.
Therapy in White Plains can be a significant investment without insurance. Using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to lower your session costs and understand what you may pay before care begins. Headway helps you search for therapists who accept a wide range of insurance plans, confirm your benefits, view estimated out-of-pocket costs, and book directly when you’re ready.
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