Find a therapist in New York — covered by insurance
Top therapists in New York accepting new patients
Whether you're in New York City or upstate, Headway connects you with 8,512 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 firmly believe one of the bravest things you can do is begin to understand your own story.
A Social Worker and a Therapist that cares about her patient's wellbeing. Have been treating patients both outpatient and in my private practice for depression, anxiety, family-related issues, and occupational issues.
I am a bilingual Spanish-English therapist with experience providing social-emotional support ranging from pre-teens to adults and couples. I graduated from Hunter College in NY. I have worked in various settings such as a hospital, outpatient clinics, DOC, and the Court system.
Are you a soon-to-be mother or father? Or perhaps you have not been feeling like yourself since your child's birth. If so, I would love to support you in managing everything birth-related; I am certified in Perinatal Mental Health and passionate about working with birthing individuals and their partners before, during, and after birth. I specifically focus my work on couples who need support navigating conflict management, transition to parenthood, and infidelity.
I am a Latinx psychologist who trained at Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology in the Bronx, NY. My training includes working with people throughout the lifespan with a variety of psychological presentations. I specialize in working with people who have experienced trauma, treating healthcare professionals, and managing diagnoses such as depression, anxiety and adjustment disorder.
Welcome and thank you for taking that first step in supportive self-care. I am Shaqueen Walcott a Licensed Clinical Social Worker as well as an Advanced CASAC. Effective treatment demands deep engagement combined with an appropriate level of intervention. Working together, we will begin to rebuild, resilience, trust, and most importantly hope.
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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