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Top therapists in New York accepting new patients
Whether you're in New York City or upstate, Headway connects you with 8,548 licensed providers ready to support your mental health goals. Many providers offer free consultations, and with 70+ insurance plans accepted, flexible scheduling, and average savings of 75%, quality care is within reach.
I'm Dr. Iryna Krotava, a licensed clinical psychologist. I specialize on relationship problems, depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, sexuality, life transitions, and multicultural issues.
Hi, I am Malak Alsaidi, a licensed clinical therapist in New York. I provide warm, supportive, and nonjudgemental space where clients can feel comfortable exploring life's challenges and working towards their goals. My experience includes helping children, adolescents, adults, families, and couples with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and relationship concerns and life transitions. I believe in collaborative approach that builds on each person's strength and helps create meaningful, lasting change.
I believe therapy works best when people feel safe, understood, and respected. I strive to create a warm and supportive space where clients can talk openly about what they are going through without fear of judgment. I approach my work with compassion, curiosity, and genuine care.
I work with children and adults experiencing anxiety, stress, depression, and life transitions. I also believe that perspective matters—sometimes a difficult day is just that, a day—and I try to bring warmth, mindfulness, and a bit of humor into the process to help keep things grounded and manageable.
Dr. Danielle Waldron is a clinical psychologist with years of experience working in various settings, including a college counseling center, in-patient and outpatient clinics at city and private hospitals, and community clinics. She has provided brief and long-term psychotherapy to adults presenting with various concerns including but not limited to difficulties with interpersonal conflicts, depression, anxiety, and everyday stressors.
I am a clinical psychologist with 16 years of experience helping people navigate challenging life transitions, loss, trauma, advanced age and terminal illness. Recently, I have begun to weave Psychedelic Preparation and Integration work into my offerings, in appreciation of the ways expanded states of consciousness can unlock new avenues of emotional healing.
I am Shari Weiss, PsyD, a licensed clinical psychologist with a decade of experience providing evidence based care. My approach is warm, empathic, and collaborative. I work with individuals and families across the lifespan who are struggling with anxiety, mood, or life transitions and are ready to better understand themselves and feel more in control of their lives.
Born in Boston, MA, D’Wayne is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker passionate about mental health and community well-being. He earned his Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Social Work from Adelphi University and is pursuing his doctoral studies at Howard University.
About our therapists serving New York
- 98%Anxiety
- 93%Depression
- 86%Stress management
- 81%Relationship issues
- 75%Trauma
- 96%Aetna
- 85%Cigna
- 78%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 76%Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield New York
- 53%United Healthcare
- 98%English
- 11%Spanish
- 2%Russian
- 1%Hebrew
- 1%Mandarin
- 90%Online only
- 10%In-person or online
- 81%Woman
- 18%Man
- 1%Non-binary
- 48%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 28%Licensed Mental Health Counselor
- 9%Nurse Practitioner
- 8%Clinical Psychologist
- 3%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
- 99%Individual therapy
- 28%Family therapy
- 17%Couples therapy
- 14%Child or adolescent therapy
Frequently asked questions
Find the right therapist for you
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 New York
Searching for therapists in New York means choosing from a wide range of licensed professionals across urban, suburban, and rural areas. Your options may vary depending on where you live, what kind of support you want, and whether you prefer in-person or virtual sessions. If you’re looking for care related to anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationship challenges, grief, or life transitions, start by looking for a therapist whose listed specialties match your needs. Provider bios can also show whether a therapist uses approaches like cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, or trauma-informed care.
Location and schedule matter, too. A therapist in New York City may offer different appointment options than one in Buffalo, Albany, or the Hudson Valley, and virtual therapy can help broaden your search beyond nearby offices. Some people prefer meeting in person, while others prefer the flexibility of virtual appointments from home. As you compare therapists, look at appointment availability, whether they offer free phone consultations, and how they describe their session style. Reading profiles before booking can help you understand how a therapist communicates, what they focus on, and whether their approach fits what you’re looking for.
The cost of mental health care in New York varies, but using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to reduce session costs. Headway helps make that process easier by showing therapists who are accepting new patients, verifying your insurance, and estimating your out-of-pocket cost before you book. Nationally, Headway partners with 100+ insurance plans, and you can confirm coverage based on your location and specific plan. Browse therapists, review bios, and book directly when you’re ready.
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