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Whether you're in New York City or upstate, Headway connects you with 8,554 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.

Dagem Lemma

Dagem Lemma

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“As a relational psychotherapist, my clients join me to cultivate and grow an alliance grounded in empathic embrace and an anti-oppressive stance.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Paul Pleskach

Paul Pleskach

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“Licensed in mental health counseling - I am trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing.”
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues, Men's issues
Affirming, Direct, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Jenna Mamorsky

Jenna Mamorsky

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“My approach to therapy is holistic and relational, integrating mindfulness, body awareness, and EMDR Therapy.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues, Maternal mental health
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Lynda Jones-Johnson

Lynda Jones-Johnson

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“Together we will collaboratively work to equip you to reach your goal in a supportive and non-judgmental space...”
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Grief or loss, PTSD
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Kourtney Darrow

Kourtney Darrow

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • New York


“I am experienced with those who has struggled to feel like medications have helped and willing to work along side patient for solution based care.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Estelle Webster

Estelle Webster

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Rochester, NY


I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) licensed in New York. I earned my Master of Science in Nursing from Saint John Fisher College.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Direct, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Leah Hughes

Leah Hughes

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I specialize in postpartum support, women's issues, parenting challenges, and relationship concerns.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Bandna Badhan

Bandna Badhan

Therapist

Virtual • Uniondale, NY


“I am dedicated to providing compassionate and effective therapy to those seeking support for anxiety, depression, trauma, and other life stressors.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Grief or loss, PTSD
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Juliana Graham

Juliana Graham

Therapist

Virtual • New York


Hi, my name is Juliana! I have been in practice for 3 years, working to help my clients better understand their experiences, and more effectively navigate intimate relationships and daily life. I take an eclectic approach to assisting clients, which can be tailored to clients unique needs and personality styles.

Anxiety, Family issues, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+, OCD
Direct, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Giovanni Huaccamayta-Jauregui

Giovanni Huaccamayta-Jauregui

Therapist

Virtual • New York, NY


I am a bilingual Latino queer therapist that focuses on working with the LGBTQ+ community. I am currently licensed in the state of NY, NJ and FL. My goal is to serve as a source of support in the healing process of queer folks through the means of talk therapy. I currently specialize working with individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions.

Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Identity issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Nikita Williams

Nikita Williams

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“My holistic, trauma-informed approach integrates evidence-based practices like Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)...”
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues, LGBTQIA+
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Maria Del Mar Rios

Maria Del Mar Rios

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“My goal is to have clients develop greater self-awareness and to improve coping strategies to deal with underlying stressors.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Lauryn Purnhagen

Lauryn Purnhagen

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I create trusting, authentic relationships with my clients by validating, supporting, and challenging them, in hopes they see that there is always hope, no matter the circumstance.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Energetic, Humorous
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Heydi Hurtado

Heydi Hurtado

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“Here to curate a therapeutic space for folks to embark on (or deepen) their journey of healing and growth.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Grief or loss, Men's issues
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Stacy Weissberg

Stacy Weissberg

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I'm a LCSW with nearly 25 years experience supporting children and adults impacted by serious illness and grief/bereavement.”
Chronic conditions, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss, Infertility
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Amanda Nappi

Amanda Nappi

Therapist

Virtual • New York


I have experience working with both adults and children on various challenges, including: anxiety, depression, relationship issues, parenting, and more!

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Relationship issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Andrew Estevez

Andrew Estevez

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • New York


“I provide compassionate, patient-centered psychiatric care that is tailored to each individual's unique needs and goals.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Inquisitive, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Jody Babb

Jody Babb

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“Jody takes a holistic and direct approach to therapy where he incorporates the mind, body, and spirit with an REBT style to challenge negative thought patterns.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Challenging, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Stephany Agudelo

Stephany Agudelo

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I am compassionate and caring which creates a safe and welcoming space for you to explore your feelings and work towards your goals.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Courtney Russo

Courtney Russo

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I believe that healing and growth happen when we feel heard, supported, and empowered to explore our experiences.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 17 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Benjamin Bacharach

Benjamin Bacharach

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“My therapeutic style is patient, warm, supportive, and empowering, and draws from Gestalt Therapy and Mindfulness techniques.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Creative, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Lisa Marek

Lisa Marek

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“My awareness of cultural differences and similarities, and my warm and empathic personality, allow me to make a connection with people; to gain your trust in my ability to help you obtain a sense of satisfaction in your life.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Panic disorders
Energetic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jane Flores

Jane Flores

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“My style is warm, collaborative, and supportive. I create a space where you can be yourself, while we work together to better understand your challenges and move forward with practical solutions.”
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues, Panic disorders
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Franchesica Bassaw

Franchesica Bassaw

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“It is my desire to foster an environment of acceptance that is both safe and welcoming so that you can explore your inner depths.”
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 14 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Clare Keller

Clare Keller

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“My goal is to provide a warm, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where clients feel empowered to better understand themselves and create lasting change.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Foluso Otuyelu

Foluso Otuyelu

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“My style focuses on collaborative engagement utilizing humanistic, cognitive behavior, narrative and psychodynamic therapy models.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Donna Deming

Donna Deming

Therapist

Virtual • Highland Mills, NY


“My approach to therapy is collaborative, supportive, and focused on helping you create meaningful change.”
Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Christina Koslin

Christina Koslin

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 27 mi away • Saratoga Springs, NY


“My therapeutic approach is rooted in building relationships with clients and utilizing evidence-based interventions to empower them to reach their personal goals.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Amanda Read

Dr. Amanda Read

Psychologist

Virtual • New York


“I hope to empower you to utilize your strengths and build a "toolbox" of strategies to cope with life's challenges.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Joshua Locantore

Joshua Locantore

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“My approach is warm, collaborative, and practical: we'll identify what's fueling anxiety, panic, intrusive thoughts, health fears, or trauma responses, then build skills you can use between sessions.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Alane Rester

Alane Rester

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I use an integrated approach I've developed over the years that brings together well-studied techniques and practical skills from IFS, EMDR, DBT, CBT, ACT and somatic techniques...”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues, Identity issues
Inquisitive, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Chioma Agbo

Dr. Chioma Agbo

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Brooklyn, NY


“Sometimes, the chains that prevent our freedom are more mental than physical, we provide solution-oriented mind-set to our clients.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Cynthia Mullen

Cynthia Mullen

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I base all of my clients' treatment on their particular needs and direct my therapy approach based on that!”
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Identity issues
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Cynthia Mach

Cynthia Mach

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I provide compassionate, solution-focused therapy for women experiencing anxiety, depression, perfectionism, people-pleasing, hyper-independence, codependency, and recovery from toxic or one-sided relationships.”
Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management
Challenging, Empowering, Holistic
Michelle Fisher

Michelle Fisher

Therapist

Virtual • New York


My name is Michelle Fisher, and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. I specialize in working with individuals who are navigating adjustment issues, or struggling with anxiety and/or depression. I have been in this field for 27 years and I thoroughly enjoy helping people to obtain a better quality of life.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Yasmin Potts-Thomas

Yasmin Potts-Thomas

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Brooklyn, NY


“She is a firm believer that a strong therapeutic relationship is what makes therapy special and effective.”
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Panic disorders, PTSD
Empowering, Energetic, Participatory
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Leslie Harf

Leslie Harf

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • New York, NY


“With over 25 years of experience working as a Clinical Psychologist, I have learned that pairing a warm and empathetic environment with asking challenging and thought provoking questions is an effective way to allow people to explore their issues...”
Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues, Relationship issues, Trauma
Creative, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Amelia Winter

Amelia Winter

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Hawthorne, NY


Do you notice patterns of behaviors that you are unsatisfied with? Therapy is a significant step towards working through and facing life's most difficult challenges. I have worked with adults, adolescents and children treating issues of adjustment, self-doubt, mood swings, trauma and anxiety attacks. When you approach the therapeutic process with curiosity, you can grow, heal, and thrive.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Dr. Margaret Vald

Dr. Margaret Vald

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I've spent over 20 years working in healthcare and geriatric settings, and I'm currently finishing up my Doctorate in Social Work.”
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
India Douglas

India Douglas

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I enjoy helping people towards becoming the best versions of themselves by creating a safe space to express emotions of any kind.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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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

Frequently asked questions

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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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