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Whether you're in New York City or upstate, Headway connects you with 8,511 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.

Gila Brenner

Gila Brenner

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“Drawing on over 20 years of clinical therapy experience, I bring warmth, empathy, and professionalism to my practice.”
Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, End of life care, Family issues
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Dr. Neal Bauer

Dr. Neal Bauer

Psychologist

Virtual • New York


“My therapy philosophy is to create a warm, open and supportive space for my clients to feel safe and listened to in order to own their narrative and heal their past, empower their present and define their future.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Angelica Garcia

Angelica Garcia

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“As a Latina therapist, I understand the unique cultural nuances that influence our experiences and relationships.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Participatory
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Karen Rich

Karen Rich

Therapist

Virtual • Hurley, NY


“Many of my clients struggle with relationship issues stemming from early childhood trauma; this results in coping mechanisms that work, but may carry a big price tag.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Empowering, Holistic, Humorous
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Richard Robinson

Richard Robinson

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I take pride in making individuals feel comfortable in my presence by offering them non judgemental service which supports the therapeutic environment...”
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Mark Dorrity

Mark Dorrity

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I view therapy as a space where clients can examine their experiences, reclaim authorship of their stories, and create meaning in ways that support growth and resilience.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Identity issues
Creative, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Angie Dang

Angie Dang

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“My goal is to help you understand your feelings and identify patterns in order to have more enlivened, loving connections with others and also with yourself.”
Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Women's issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Donna Trimm

Donna Trimm

Therapist

Virtual • Ogdensburg, NY


“I utilize writing therapy and other expressive arts therapies to help clients give voice to emotions that may be expressing themselves in less than desirable ways.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care, Grief or loss
Creative, Energetic, Holistic
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tiffany Stokes-Dinkins

Tiffany Stokes-Dinkins

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“Throughout the entire therapeutic journey, I remain a student to the client's life experience, assisting the person in making the appropriate connections to improve their quality of life.”
Anger management, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Direct, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Andrena Beard

Andrena Beard

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Rochester, NY


Before I was a therapist I worked as a Behavior Technician and Care Manager for children, adolescents, adults and their families in the upstate New York region. I have extensive experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities, working with children, adolescents and adults treating anxiety, depression, mood dysregulation, and ADHD.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Edirin Abada

Edirin Abada

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I am committed to helping individuals live life to their fullest potential. I work through a non-judgmental approach and provide a warm environment...”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Rachel Torres

Rachel Torres

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I specialize in providing culturally competent therapy (terapia en español) to adolescents, adults and families from diverse social and ethnic backgrounds.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Relationship issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Keisha Taylor-Glanville

Keisha Taylor-Glanville

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“My approach is centered on creating a compassionate, open, and safe space where you can express yourself freely, without fear of judgment.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Michelle Volpe

Michelle Volpe

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Buffalo, NY


“I specialize in working with children, teens and adults with anxiety, depression, ODD, ADHD, bipolar infertility, and much more.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Thomas Palmieri

Thomas Palmieri

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“He believes that effective therapy consists of the therapist opening the "map" and the client taking the "driver's seat" in the therapeutic relationship.”
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Grief or loss
Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Zinaida Polishchuk

Zinaida Polishchuk

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I utilize psychodynamic, person-oriented, cognitive behavioral techniques, and other integrative approaches.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, LGBTQIA+
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Chana Kaiman

Chana Kaiman

Therapist

Virtual • Brooklyn, NY


“Yes, it is possible to change your mindset. With our help we can work together to find your core strength and build upon your confidence.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Stacey Hensel

Stacey Hensel

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • New York, NY


“We all want to be heard and understood, we want to be able to express the depths of our feelings and live life to the fullest of our abilities.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Infertility, Physical health issues
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Elaine Stein

Elaine Stein

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I encourage clients to identify their goals and help them identify and explore challenges that may be both conscious and unconscious.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Relationship issues, Stress management
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Shelbi Simmons

Shelbi Simmons

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I specialize in working with physicians, healthcare workers, and professionals navigating burnout, perfectionism, depression, and anxiety...”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Grief or loss, OCD
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Amanda Smith

Amanda Smith

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“There are times when a person feels emotionally "stuck" and feel there is no way to undo it. I know this view well myself!”
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Grief or loss
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Patricia Small

Patricia Small

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I offer a supportive, compassionate space where you can explore your concerns, build on your strengths, and develop practical tools that support meaningful, lasting change in your life.”
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Cynthia Forker

Cynthia Forker

Therapist

Virtual • Gloversville, NY


“I enjoy watching people reflect, actively problem solve and accept themselves, enabling change that allows them to develop and sustain joy in their relationships.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Emma Gonzalez

Emma Gonzalez

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“As a proud first-generation child of immigrant parents, I understand the unique challenges of navigating different cultural landscapes...”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Katherine Johnson

Katherine Johnson

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I like to work together on achieving your goals in treatment in whatever pace and focus works best for you.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, PTSD
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Abe Zubarev

Dr. Abe Zubarev

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I firmly believe that life becomes an adventure rather than a chore when people find ways to integrate their definition of meaning and purpose into their daily lives and careers.”
Depression, LGBTQIA+, Men's issues, Stress management
Affirming, Empowering, Participatory
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Annie Hanley

Annie Hanley

Therapist

Virtual • Le Roy, NY


I am a licensed clinical social worker with over 17 years of experience in community clinics. I have been trained in several evidence-based treatments in order to address a variety of issues. I believe that past events/traumas are an important area of focus and try to incorporate this into understanding current functioning. My approach is to learn about you and your experiences so we can create a plan to meet your goals.

Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Elizabeth Lambert

Elizabeth Lambert

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“You are essentially in charge and my "boss." I work with you to meet your goals at a comfortable level while challenging you to think "outside the box."”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, PTSD, Stress management
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Shivanand Sohan

Shivanand Sohan

Therapist

Virtual • New York


As a therapist, with over 7 years of experience in social work, the rapport I build with my clients instills a comfortability and confidence that my approach and systems work. I meet clients where they are and allow them to reach their own resolve, with guidance. I help clients transition less from extreme perspectives towards more positive mindsets when internalizing experiences. At Behavioral Health Counseling our therapists provide evidenced-based, goal-oriented treatment to individuals, couples, families, and groups. Treatment and Behavior Plans are individualized to meet each patient’s need.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Direct, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Norma Simancas

Norma Simancas

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“My approach centers on creating a safe, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore their feelings and experiences.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Maternal mental health
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Paulette Diggs

Paulette Diggs

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“My commitment is to not only help you manage your symptoms but to uncover the root causes of your distress and equip you with lifelong coping strategies.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Dawn Buratynski

Dawn Buratynski

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Bay Shore, NY


“I have made it my priority to provide a welcoming, safe, and supportive environment to help individuals overcome the everyday wars they face inside.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Direct, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Dr. Michael Pettinelli

Dr. Michael Pettinelli

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I believe there's more right with us than wrong. Together, we'll identify and reshape beliefs that may be holding you back.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues, Men's issues
Direct, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Elizabeth Rodriguez

Elizabeth Rodriguez

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“As a psychotherapist for over 20 years I believe mental health is important for overall well being for everyone.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Stress management, Women's issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jeanine Forrester

Jeanine Forrester

Therapist

Virtual • New York, NY


I believe in helping all age groups actualize their potential and goals. Utilizing empathy and therapeutic listening, this is a safe space to explore various life dynamics and how they impact your life. I specialize in helping people with a broad array of symptoms including anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, life transitions, and many other topics that cause distress or difficulty.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lauren Donahue

Lauren Donahue

Therapist

Virtual • New York


I like to utilize different therapies such as psychodynamic, CBT, ACT, person centered, and mindfulness to help clients achieve their goals. I have experience working with individuals struggling with depression, anxiety and OCD, adjustment disorders, sexual and domestic abuse, anger management and mood disorders, personality disorders, and family/relationship issues. I also consider myself to be a culturally competent therapist, and have experience working with the Hispanic/Latino Community.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 14 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Bing Ji

Dr. Bing Ji

Therapist

Virtual • New York, NY


“I practice from a client-centered framework and draw on evidence-based approaches such as Motivational Interviewing and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.”
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Becky English

Becky English

Therapist

Virtual • New York, NY


“My passion is working with individuals, couples and families, helping them to feel supported and validated as they increase peace in their lives...”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Xuan Tran-Walsh

Xuan Tran-Walsh

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I come alongside you with curiosity and care, supporting you in developing a more coherent and meaningful narrative of your lived experience.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Dr. Grace Amah

Dr. Grace Amah

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Nesconset, NY


“I'm passionate about helping individuals navigate life's challenges with compassion, evidence-based care, and practical strategies.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 9 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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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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