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Whether you're in New York City or upstate, Headway connects you with 8,506 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.

Nada Simic

Nada Simic

Therapist

Virtual • New York


I work with individuals navigating trauma, relationship challenges, life changes, impulsive behavior, anger, anxiety, and depression. Many come seeking relief, greater clarity, or a deeper connection with themselves. Whether you’re ready to heal or grow, I welcome adults of all identities and backgrounds. I also work with couples who want to strengthen their bond, communicate openly, and navigate conflict with care and understanding.

Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Kayla Bahantka

Kayla Bahantka

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I have an empathetic and humorous approach that will offer you support and help you harness your strengths to navigate your challenges.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Christopher Davis

Christopher Davis

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“Over 20 plus years as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I strongly believe that prioritizing yourself is key to happiness and stability in life.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Energetic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Joseph Bleiberg

Joseph Bleiberg

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I am a warm and empathetic therapist with extensive experience supporting individuals and families through chronic illness, caregiving, grief, and end-of-life challenges.”
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care, Grief or loss
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Aia Ribadeneira

Aia Ribadeneira

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I believe healing begins in a safe, supportive therapeutic relationship where you feel heard, respected, and understood.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jacqueline Marsillo

Jacqueline Marsillo

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“Jacqueline has worked in a variety of clinical and educational settings, specializing in addiction and young adult patients.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Ciro Dufrayer

Ciro Dufrayer

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“My goal is to create a space where you feel comfortable being yourself, understood without judgment, and supported as you work toward meaningful growth and lasting change.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Creative, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jessica Blakeslee

Jessica Blakeslee

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“My approach is genuine, warm, and collaborative, focused on understanding the whole person rather than just a diagnosis or symptom.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kate O'Donovan-Cook

Kate O'Donovan-Cook

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I believe therapy should be both stabilizing and transformative, helping you build coping strategies while also moving toward greater clarity, agency, and meaningful change.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Felice Harris

Felice Harris

Therapist

Virtual • New York


I am Dr. Felice Harris, a dedicated therapist, personal and professional coach, and early childhood education leader. I hold graduate degrees in Social Work and Early Childhood Education Leadership, along with a doctorate in education. As a licensed psychotherapist, I am trained in several evidence based practices and pedagogy to support meaningful, practical change.

Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Affirming, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Rochelle John

Rochelle John

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I am a license clinical social worker who specializes in supporting women through the unique emotional challenges that come with identity, relationships, career pressures, and major life transitions.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Emilia Jerez

Emilia Jerez

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment.”
Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Alyssa Kerber

Alyssa Kerber

Therapist

Virtual • New York


I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with Diagnostic Privilege, a Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy and an Advanced Certificate in Child & Family Advocacy. Since 2021, I’ve worked with individuals, couples, and families from a solution-focused, narrative, and systemic lens.

I believe our mental health is deeply shaped by the relationships and support systems around us. In therapy, we’ll work together to build on your strengths, develop healthier coping strategies, and create meaningful progress toward your goals.

You are the expert in your own life, and I see therapy as a collaborative space centered on your needs. Whether you’re facing stress, relationship challenges, family concerns, or life transitions, I’m here to support you with warmth, curiosity, and practical tools for change.

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Dr. Caroline Goss

Dr. Caroline Goss

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • New York


“I strive to create a supportive, nonjudgmental environment where clients feel heard, respected, and comfortable being themselves.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Marilyn Mejia

Marilyn Mejia

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and grounded and focused on empowering clients to build insight, resilience, and lasting change.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Donna Saunders-Morgan

Donna Saunders-Morgan

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I care deeply about the therapeutic relationship. The trust and honesty between us is what makes everything else possible.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Brooke Harris

Brooke Harris

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I use a variety of therapeutic approaches and tailor sessions to help you identify your goals and work toward those using the strengths, skills, and tools that we identify and develop together.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Infertility, Relationship issues
Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 18 insurance carriers
Christine Oriani

Christine Oriani

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Washingtonville, NY


“I strive to create a space where clients feel deeply understood while building insight, self-trust, and meaningful change.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Humorous, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jessica Maria Bruno

Jessica Maria Bruno

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“Jessica Bruno is a licensed social worker and psychotherapist dedicated to empowering the BIPOC community.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Rayna Terry-Taylor

Rayna Terry-Taylor

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“My style is interactive and empathetic. It is my belief that listening is the key to success in a therapeutic relationship...”
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Bruria Eisner

Bruria Eisner

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • New York


Hi there! I’m a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) dedicated to helping adults navigate life’s transitions, stress, and mental health challenges.

My practice blends precise medical management with supportive, evidence-based therapy to look at you as a whole person, not just a list of symptoms. I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, mood disorders, and ADHD, with a particular focus on young adults and professionals navigating career, academic, or personal life changes.

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Maternal mental health, OCD
Energetic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Stephanie Bertrand

Stephanie Bertrand

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I take a whole-person approach to care, recognizing the strong connection between emotional and physical health...”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, PTSD
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Mollie Rosenblum

Mollie Rosenblum

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“What my clients like most about me is my ability to connect and understand my clients as individuals, yet empower them to be accountable and responsible to make their own life choices and decisions.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Norberto Taveras

Norberto Taveras

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I have been working with individuals and families dealing with: life transitions, anxiety, depression, trauma, domestic violence, cultural issues, unhealthy relationships and substance use.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Kevin Bustillo

Kevin Bustillo

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“Therapy isn't about "fixing" you, it's about reconnecting with your strengths, building resilience, and moving toward a life that feels more authentic and fulfilling.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 13 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Olivier Letang

Olivier Letang

Psychologist

Virtual • New York


I have trained in the psychodynamic field but have since enlarged my area of practice into more interventional modalities

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Brittany Shillingford

Brittany Shillingford

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Port Jefferson, NY


“I will create a warm and safe space that is judgement free for you to work on your goals and get the outcomes that you want.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues, Relationship issues
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Ann Smollon

Ann Smollon

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Garden City Park, NY


“I have 30+ years of experience in helping people and an arsenal of interventions to really make changes with people.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Relationship issues, Sleep disorder
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Chaina Pratt

Chaina Pratt

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“You can expect to feel heard, be appropriately challenged, and gain a better understanding of yourself and others.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, PTSD, Relationship issues
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 14 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Shah Nawaz

Dr. Shah Nawaz

Psychiatrist

Virtual • New York


I am a board-certified adult psychiatrist with more than 22 years of experience providing compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric care in inpatient, outpatient, consultation-liaison, and telepsychiatry settings.

Throughout my career, I have helped adults struggling with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, panic disorder, trauma-related conditions, somatic symptom disorders, and other complex psychiatric illnesses. I also specialize in the treatment of substance use disorders, including medication-assisted treatment with buprenorphine (Suboxone) for opioid use disorder.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Stephanie Schecter

Stephanie Schecter

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“As a music therapist, I believe music can deepen our sense of connection to ourselves and to the world, helping us gain insights to live a more fulfilled life.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Alba Reyes

Alba Reyes

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I am an empathic, caring and compassionate individual. I always try my best to understand the needs of the individual(s) i serve with a listening ear and nonjudgmental attitude.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Creative, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Paul Buehler

Paul Buehler

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I'm compassionate, non-judgmental and truly start where they are and support them in developing or enhancing skills that help them reach their therapeutic goals.”
Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Greg Hetmeyer

Greg Hetmeyer

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“My approach is collaborative, strength-based, and grounded in the belief that you are the expert of your own life.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Paula Tirado-Mansilla

Paula Tirado-Mansilla

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I believe healing begins in a space where you feel safe, heard, and genuinely understood, and I strive to build that relationship with every client.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Ashley Simos

Ashley Simos

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I believe therapy works best when people feel safe enough to be honest, vulnerable, and human without fear of judgment.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Direct, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Audra Vance

Audra Vance

Therapist

Virtual • New York


My passion is working with people and helping them to be the best they can be. I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in North Carolina and a Licensed Professional Counselor in South Carolina with 24+ years of therapeutic experience. My experience started in Mental Health Clinics, but I have been working in private practice for over 15 years. I help people with a variety of concerns to include stress, anxiety, coping with grief and loss, parenting issues, motivation, self-esteem, and confidence.

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Omobolanle Alli-Balogun

Dr. Omobolanle Alli-Balogun

Psychiatrist

Virtual • New York


“I am a compassionate psychiatrist who believes everyone deserves to feel heard and understood, and supported.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, OCD
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Stephanie Davidar

Stephanie Davidar

Therapist

Virtual • New York


I view clients as collaborative in their treatment. I will not play a passive role as a clinician, but I acknowledge that clients have expertise in their own right. I know that for many people, it is difficult to start therapy. I hope I can provide a non-judgmental space so that people feel comfortable opening up.

Anxiety
Affirming, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Dr. Rodrigo Munoz

Dr. Rodrigo Munoz

Psychologist

Virtual • New York


“This is a space where you will feel seen, heard, and genuinely supported — not judged, not rushed, and never lectured.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Open-minded, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
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About our therapists serving New York

Number of therapists serving New York
There are over 8,485 therapists in New York accepting new patients.
8,485+
Average years in practice
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9 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
  • 78%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 76%Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield New York
  • 53%United Healthcare
Languages spoken
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  • 98%English
  • 11%Spanish
  • 2%Russian
  • 1%Hebrew
  • 1%Mandarin
How they see their clients
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  • 90%Online only
  • 10%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 81%Woman
  • 18%Man
  • 1%Non-binary
License types
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  • 48%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 28%Licensed Mental Health Counselor
  • 9%Nurse Practitioner
  • 8%Clinical Psychologist
  • 3%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
Treatment approaches
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  • 99%Individual therapy
  • 28%Family therapy
  • 17%Couples therapy
  • 14%Child or adolescent 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 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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