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Whether you're in New York City or upstate, Headway connects you with 9,073 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.

Dr. Kyle Arnold

Dr. Kyle Arnold

Psychologist

Virtual • Brooklyn, NY

“I see my main job as to fully accept and welcome the person in front of me to become their most authentic self.”
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
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Cassandra Alicea-Coster

Cassandra Alicea-Coster

Therapist

Virtual • New York

“Cassandra works collaboratively with individuals to navigate life's challenges and transitions using an integrative, trauma informed, empathetic, and compassionate approach.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Relationship issues, Stress management
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Elzinette Wheeler

Elzinette Wheeler

Therapist

Virtual • New York

“My work is grounded in deep listening, curiosity, and compassion helping clients feel seen, understood, and empowered to create meaningful change.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. McQuita James

Dr. McQuita James

Therapist

Virtual • New York

“My approach is collaborative, culturally responsive, and grounded in the belief that healing happens through trust and practical support.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Relationship issues
Affirming, Empowering, Inquisitive
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
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Dr. Amanda Staubitz

Dr. Amanda Staubitz

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • New York

“My love of Yoga and nature has been intertwined into my practice of psychiatry embedding aspects of mindfulness and wellness.”
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues, OCD
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
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Dr. Ann Simmons

Dr. Ann Simmons

Therapist

Virtual • New York, NY

“Speaking with someone who listens and helps you understand the complicated patterns in your life story will empower you to resolve many of your difficulties.”
Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Libby Black

Dr. Libby Black

Therapist

Virtual • New York

I am licensed in New York with over 25 years of professional work experience. I have experience helping clients with stress, anxiety, coping with addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique needs. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process. My website is DrLibbyBlack.com

Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Direct, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
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Andrea Onukwue

Andrea Onukwue

Therapist

Virtual • Chappaqua, NY

“I believe true healing happens when you feel seen, understood, and supported, rather than relying solely on willpower.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Direct, Empowering, Participatory
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
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Karla Perez

Karla Perez

Therapist

Virtual • New York

“I provide therapy in English and Spanish and use a systemic, strengths-based approach that considers you as a whole person—including your relationships, environment, culture, and life experiences.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Danielle Desperak-Schisler

Danielle Desperak-Schisler

Therapist

Virtual • New York

I am Danielle Desperak-Schisler, pronouns: she/her. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in both New York and New Jersey. I have worked as a psychotherapist since 2017.

I have specialized training and extensive experience working with women, LGBTQIA+ community, trauma, anxiety, depression, multiracial ethnicity identity exploration, relationship difficulties, and low self-esteem.

Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Jaya Save-Mundra

Dr. Jaya Save-Mundra

Psychologist

Virtual • New York

“I provide a compassionately insightful and culturally-sensitive space that allows you to attune to your inner wisdom, leading to contentment in personal and professional pursuits.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Anthony Caracciolo

Anthony Caracciolo

Therapist

Virtual • Setauket- East Setauket, NY

“As a psychotherapist for over 20 years, I fully appreciate the vulnerability one can experience in session.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
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Jennifer Williamee

Jennifer Williamee

Therapist

Virtual • New York

“I strive to cultivate a safe environment in which to explore vulnerabilities and expand upon natural strengths and resiliencies.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Infertility
Holistic, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
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Dr. Melissa Morton

Dr. Melissa Morton

Psychologist

Virtual • New York

“Clients often appreciate my warm, collaborative, and highly interactive style, which balances compassionate support with practical tools to help foster meaningful and lasting change.”
Anxiety, Depression, Maternal mental health, OCD, Panic disorders
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
William Miller

William Miller

Therapist

Virtual • New York

“I am a practical therapist integrating Mindfulness based CBT/DBT approaches with smart goals to keep your treatment focused and moving forward.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Energetic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Mahreen Quadeer

Mahreen Quadeer

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • New York

“My work is grounded in the belief that each person holds an innate ability to heal themselves when provided with a safe, collaborative, and non-judgmental space.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
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Melida Reyes

Melida Reyes

Therapist

Virtual • New York

“I use empathy, humor, and positive regard to create a safe space to discuss distress people experience throughout the course of life.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
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Char'lese Perry

Char'lese Perry

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • New York, NY

“I love to teach so you can expect to learn more about your mental health & the factors that may impact it.”
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Stress management, Trauma
Empowering, Holistic, Participatory
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
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Heather Barton

Heather Barton

Therapist

Virtual • Chester, NY

“I specialize in parent support and parent training, helping caregivers strengthen attachment bonds, recalibrate communication patterns, and respond to their child's nervous system with confidence and clarity.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Holistic, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
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Gabrielle Wiggan

Gabrielle Wiggan

Therapist

Virtual • New York

“I work with high-functioning adults and career professionals who feel overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck, even though they seem to have it all together.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Masako Hashimoto

Masako Hashimoto

Therapist

Virtual • New York

“Experienced with working with clients with depression, anxiety, as well as clients on spectrum (former Asperger's Syndrome)”
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Franchesca Ali

Dr. Franchesca Ali

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • New York, NY

I am Franchesca Ali (DNP, PMHNP-BC, FNP-BC), a dual certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner & Family Nurse Practitioner dedicated to providing wholistic care to adults. I offer medication management and psychiatric evaluations. My practice specialties include, but are not limited to, anxiety, depression, OCD, mood disorders, insomnia, college mental health, life transitions, and burn-out. I earned my Doctor of Nursing Practice degree from Columbia University, along with a Psychiatric Certification from Hunter College in New York.

Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
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Dara Ritchie

Dara Ritchie

Therapist

Virtual • New York

Hello! My name is Dara Miller and I am the owner of Cognitive Care Psychotherapy: Self Care For The Soul, LLC. I have been providing therapy services as an LCSW for the past two year, having been in the field of counseling for many more.

Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, OCD, PTSD
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
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Gabrielle Brainard

Gabrielle Brainard

Therapist

Virtual • New York

“Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is a unique mind-body based intervention most known for treating PTSD, generalized anxiety, depression, and performance anxiety.”
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, LGBTQIA+, OCD
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
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Deborah Almonte

Deborah Almonte

Therapist

Virtual • New York

“I come to this work with genuine investment in each person's story, and a commitment to building something real — not just managing symptoms.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, PTSD
Affirming, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
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Assumy Gumbs

Assumy Gumbs

Therapist

Virtual • New York

“My approach is collaborative, practical, and insight-driven. I help clients understand patterns beneath the surface—how past experiences, stress, and relationships shape how they think, feel, and respond.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 15 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kristy McDole

Kristy McDole

Therapist

Virtual • New York

“I believe in working towards solutions, building on your strengths, empowering you with knowledge, and helping you learn new strategies and skills.”
Anxiety, Depression, Relationship issues, Stress management
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
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Latatche Farley

Latatche Farley

Therapist

Virtual • New York

I am a Licensed Clinical social worker with over 24 years of experience working with children, adults and older adults across diverse settings. I strive to create a safe, empowering space where clients feel heard, understood , supported and capable of meaningful growth .

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Rebecca Forer

Rebecca Forer

Therapist

Virtual • New York

“Therapy should be pain-free, because you're in pain and need relief. I cater my therapy to the client and their own individual, unique needs.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tracy Stoop

Tracy Stoop

Therapist

Virtual • New York

“I focus on creating trust and building a relationship from the beginning. After our first meeting, you will have tools to help you better manage what brought you to therapy.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
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Gail Purvis

Gail Purvis

Therapist

Virtual • New York, NY

“By recognizing and building upon your personal strengths, we aim for both the relief of current symptoms and the meaningful, long-term transformation that allows you to truly thrive.”
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues, Panic disorders
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Bilkis Akhter

Bilkis Akhter

Therapist

Virtual • New York

“My goal is to foster a warm and supportive environment where you feel genuinely heard, understood, and empowered.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Felicia Black

Felicia Black

Therapist

Virtual • New York

“I specialize in complex trauma and post-traumatic care. My education and training allows me to utilize evidenced-base treatment modalities including EMDR, with a person-centered, collaborative approach...”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
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Chloe Schroeder

Chloe Schroeder

Therapist

Virtual • Elmira, NY

“I want to work to create an environment you want to return to and hope you leave sessions feeling lighter, with goals to work on until our next session.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Whitney Delphos

Dr. Whitney Delphos

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • New York, NY

“My approach to counseling is based on the idea that people need to be intrinsically motivated in order to achieve positive changes in their lives.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Relationship issues, Stress management
Energetic, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
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Heather O'Connor

Heather O'Connor

Therapist

Virtual • New York

“My approach is person-centered and collaborative — I meet you where you are, and we work together to get where you want to go.”
Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, LGBTQIA+, Men's issues
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
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Laura Bonsera

Laura Bonsera

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Commack, NY

“Its also extremely important for you.... as the client to feel comfortable with whom you are sharing your concerns with....that comfortability goes along way in the process.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
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Sean Fenton

Sean Fenton

Therapist

Virtual • New York

“My approach focuses on exploring the foundations of family dynamics and relationships that shape a client's development.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
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Waqar Siddiqui

Waqar Siddiqui

Psychiatrist

Virtual & in-person • Staten Island, NY

I am a board certified psychiatrist specializing in child, adolescent and adult psychiatry . I have 27 years of experience in practice treating patients with depression, anxiety , mood and bipolar disorders, ADHD, impulse control disorders , schizophrenia , obsessive compulsive disorder , post traumatic stress disorder , dementia and autism related mood and impulse control disorders as well as Somatoform and personality disorders

ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
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Erika Demarche

Erika Demarche

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • New York

“My approach focuses on your unique experience and goals. You will have a supportive and nonjudgmental space to address your concerns...”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Maternal mental health, Relationship issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
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About our therapists serving New York

Number of therapists serving New York
There are over 9,011 therapists in New York accepting new patients.
9,011+
Average years in practice
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10 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 98%Anxiety
  • 93%Depression
  • 86%Stress management
  • 81%Relationship issues
  • 75%Trauma
Insurances accepted
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  • 96%Aetna
  • 85%Cigna
  • 79%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 77%Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield New York
  • 50%United Healthcare
Languages spoken
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  • 98%English
  • 11%Spanish
  • 2%Russian
  • 1%French
  • 1%Mandarin
How they see their clients
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  • 91%Online only
  • 9%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 81%Woman
  • 18%Man
  • 1%Non-binary
License types
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  • 47%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 29%Licensed Mental Health Counselor
  • 9%Nurse Practitioner
  • 8%Clinical Psychologist
  • 3%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
Treatment approaches
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  • 99%Individual therapy
  • 29%Family therapy
  • 18%Couples therapy
  • 15%Child or adolescent therapy

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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 a 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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