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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 9,005 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.

Belle Zatlin

Belle Zatlin

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I utilize a strengths-based perspective; I don't view people as broken or wounded and in need of fixing.”
Anxiety, Depression, Stress management
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Mildred Mero

Mildred Mero

Therapist

Virtual • New York


I am a licensed social worker with over twenty years of experience supporting children, individuals, and families. My professional background includes working in diverse settings such as outpatient community mental health clinics, psychiatric hospitals, and educational environments. I hold a Master of Social Work degree from SUNY Stony Brook and a post-graduate certificate from the NYU Silver School of Social Work.

I specialize in treating anxiety disorders and providing guidance during life transitions. My approach is compassionate, client-centered, and tailored to meet the unique needs of each individual I work with.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Denise Pinero

Denise Pinero

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“My approach to therapy weaves together Transpersonal Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy to support both meaningful insight and real-life change.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Fitzgerald Ajoku

Fitzgerald Ajoku

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“My counseling style consists of meeting the client where they are in order to foster an environment of acceptance.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Energetic, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Baruch Gubnitsky

Baruch Gubnitsky

Therapist

Virtual • Brooklyn, NY


“My style is warm, direct, and down to earth. I work collaboratively with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, relationship concerns, and major life transitions.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Meena Rai

Meena Rai

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • New York


“I built my career in high-acuity psychiatry, working with specialized populations where diagnostic accuracy and complex medication management are standard practice.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Sa'uda Dunlap

Sa'uda Dunlap

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“My work is grounded in the belief that healing and growth happen through insight, connection, and a commitment to being an active participant in your healing.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 15 insurance carriers
Fatima Santana

Fatima Santana

Therapist

Virtual • New York


Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, constant overthinking, sadness, or experiences from the past that continue to affect you? Te sientes abrumado/a por la ansiedad, los pensamientos constantes, la tristeza o experiencias del pasado que todavía te afectan? Maybe you find it difficult to quiet your mind, feel like yourself, or enjoy things the way you once did. At Clinical Therapy For All, I provide a warm, collaborative space for children, adolescents, adults, and families to better understand what they're experiencing, develop practical tools, and create meaningful change. Ofrezco terapia en español e inglés.

With 19 years in behavioral health, I use evidence-based treatments, including CBT, ERP for anxiety and OCD, and EMDR for trauma. When working with children and adolescents, I integrate play therapy to create a developmentally appropriate, engaging environment that supports healing, resilience, and growth.

Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, OCD, PTSD
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Sylvia Leal

Sylvia Leal

Therapist

Virtual • Brooklyn, NY


“I offer a warm, affirming space where diverse identities and experiences are not just welcomed, but honored.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Participatory, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 17 insurance carriers
Alex Kehoe

Alex Kehoe

Therapist

Virtual • New York


Hey there! I'm an LCSW and psychotherapist with over 4 years of experience. I specialize in working with LGBTQIA+ teens and adults and people living with depression, anxiety, and the impact of trauma. I create a space where your full self is welcome—your identity, culture, feelings, and questions.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Tammy King

Tammy King

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“Our therapy session will be a space where you can freely be yourself and explore what is causing you to seek therapy at this time and what you would like to be different in your life.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, End of life care
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jenny Lopez

Jenny Lopez

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I bring clinical experience and a calm, grounded presence to my work, helping clients feel safe, heard, and supported in every session.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Inquisitive, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Darlenys Santana

Darlenys Santana

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“My goal is to create a space where you feel seen, supported, and empowered to grow, just as you are.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Identity issues, Maternal mental health
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Becky Chen

Becky Chen

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I grew up in a Chinese immigrant family and deeply understand the impact of generational trauma and cultural identity struggles...”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Challenging, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Dilcia Erazo

Dilcia Erazo

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I create a safe and warm environment in which my clients feel open to share, authentic and validated.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Grief or loss
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Eve Weinberg

Eve Weinberg

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I'm Eve — an LCSW with 38 years of experience working with people who are tired of performing "fine."”
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Diabetes, Eating disorders
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Albert Jimenez Cabrera

Albert Jimenez Cabrera

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I believe therapy is a space where you can feel heard, supported, and empowered to make meaningful changes.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Leangy Matos-Smith

Leangy Matos-Smith

Therapist

Virtual • Beacon, NY


“In your first session, we'll explore what brought you to therapy and then decide the most appropriate ways to help you thrive.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Geordan Holmes

Geordan Holmes

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“As a therapist, I'm warm, genuine, and down-to-earth. I want therapy to feel like a space where you can show up as yourself without judgment or pressure to have everything figured out.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, OCD
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Mariah Prince

Mariah Prince

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I'm a warm, down-to-earth, and culturally responsive therapist who believes you deserve a space where you can feel seen, heard, and accepted.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Challenging, Direct, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Gregory Birchett

Gregory Birchett

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I strive to be easily approachable. I maintain a professional and judgment-free workspace to best serve you.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Diabetes
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 15 insurance carriers
Britnee Berrett

Britnee Berrett

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I am a firm believer that the best indicator of success in therapy is a strong therapeutic relationship.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Samuel Halstion

Samuel Halstion

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“My background in military leadership, Child Protective Services, and the Veterans Administration has given me extensive experience working with trauma, grief, crisis, family stress, and co-occurring concerns.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Levi Rapoport

Levi Rapoport

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Brooklyn, NY


“I use Mindfulness to help people distinguish themselves from their thoughts and feelings, and Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy to change the way they feel by changing how they think, and to develop unconditional self-acceptance.”
Anxiety, Trauma
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Laticha Lesane

Laticha Lesane

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“My approach is grounded in creating a therapeutic space that is warm, respectful, and deeply safe, where we can explore your experiences and emotions together.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 17 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Emilia Shapiro

Emilia Shapiro

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“Her studies included a specialized focus on obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), which gave her unique expertise in understanding and treating this condition.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Family issues, Men's issues, OCD
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Mel Joy Annechino

Mel Joy Annechino

Therapist

Virtual • New York


Hi, I'm Mel Joy, a healer with 25+ years of experience witnessing how resilient people can be. We all experience ebbs & flows of transitions and struggles, while constantly evolving. Life can be both beautiful & messy, and I'm humbled and honored to help you sort through it in individual and/or group therapy. Our minds & emotions uniquely shape our perception of reality. No two people have the same experience, and there is no such thing as a "one size fits all" treatment modality. No matter how different we may be, one thing we all share is the capacity for joy & pain, and everything in between.

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Malak Alsaidi

Malak Alsaidi

Therapist

Virtual • New York


Hi, I am Malak Alsaidi, a licensed clinical therapist in New York. I'm a warm, down-to earth therapist who believes therapy should feel like a space, where you can truly be yourself- without judgement and without the pressure of having to feel you need to have everything figured out!!

Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss
Energetic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Dr. Michelle Feinberg

Dr. Michelle Feinberg

Psychologist

Virtual • New York


I'm glad you're here, and I want you to know that reaching out takes courage. I support individuals navigating a wide range of concerns — anxiety, depression, trauma and PTSD, bipolar disorder, OCD, personality disorders, schizophrenia, and more. Whatever brings you here, my goal is to create a space where you feel genuinely heard, respected, and supported.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Zunaira Mian

Zunaira Mian

Therapist

Virtual • New York


I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC- NY & WA), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC -CT), and and a Credentialed Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor – Master Level (CASAC – M) with 13 years of experience. I specialize in substance use, anger management, depression, anxiety, and behavior issues.

Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, OCD
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Yolanda Deleon

Yolanda Deleon

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I take a collaborative, client-centered approach to therapy, helping clients better understand their thoughts, emotions, and behavioral patterns while developing practical tools to manage stress and improve daily functioning.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. David Pliss

Dr. David Pliss

Therapist

Virtual • Buffalo, NY


“My therapy approach is collaborative, compassionate, and person-centered, using proven techniques to regain wellness and mental health.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Leslie Alan

Leslie Alan

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“Working with someone in a therapeutic relationship that is focused on what is important to you can be powerful and empowering.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Hannah Greene

Hannah Greene

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I especially enjoy working with teens, young adults, athletes, and high-achieving individuals who may feel overwhelmed by pressure, perfectionism, or expectations.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 16 insurance carriers
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
Michael Gardner

Michael Gardner

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“My primary goal is to help individuals foster self-discovery and resilience, creating lasting emotional well-being.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Challenging, Humorous
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Keith Jordan

Keith Jordan

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Poughkeepsie, NY


“I specialize in working with couples. I use a variety of skills and techniques to help them become more successful in reaching their goals.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Challenging, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 15 insurance carriers
Carline Jacques

Carline Jacques

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“Taking the step to seek mental health services is a courageous choice, and you can feel confident that you are on the path to positive change.”
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders
Open-minded, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Dr. Mariama Diallo

Dr. Mariama Diallo

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“Dr. Diallo uses a holistic approach, drawn from a system theory that acknowledges the importance of understanding the role of interdependence...”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Inna Kreyman

Inna Kreyman

Therapist

Virtual • New York


I am a Psychotherapist and Psychoanalyst with over 30 years of clinical, supervisory and administrative experience, licensed in the states of NY and NJ. I graduated from NYU School of Social Work with Master's Degree in Social Work, and NJ Institute for Psychoanalytic Studies with PsyA Degree. I provide individual therapy to adults and seniors, as well as I do consultations, coaching and clinical supervision.

Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 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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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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