Therapy can be an effective way to improve your mental well-being. If you’re looking for therapy in New York, consider online treatment. While there may be plenty of therapists in NYC, in-person appointments can be hard to find, and most people do not live in the city and cannot access these providers easily. Other factors, including what insurance company a provider accepts or how much reimbursement you will receive, can also be barriers to in-person treatment. Online therapy with BetterHelp can make access to treatment more flexible and convenient. 

BetterHelp providers treat individuals from the comfort of their homes at a time that suits their busy schedules. The platform has more than 30,000 professionals available, including psychologists, social workers, and marriage and family therapists. You can change providers at any time until you find the right therapist for you.

Therapy can help with various challenges in their clients' lives, including working through relationship difficulties, improving interpersonal relationships, weathering a significant life transition, or improving low self-esteem. Your therapist will guide you through the therapeutic process, which can help you meet your goals and gain control of your life.

If you’re looking for an online therapist, NY has many options available. The following therapists are licensed to provide online treatment across New York State.

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Lorraine Asti

Offering therapy in New York
License: LCSW
Stress, AnxietyAddictionsTrauma and abuseAnger managementDepression
8 years of experience

Hello! I am a LCSW licensed in New York State with around 10 years of experience providing individual, couples/family and group psychotherapy. I have worked with clients who experience a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, substance abuse, trauma/PTSD, anger, personality disorders, mood disorders and OCD/hoarding issues. I have worked with ages 7 and up so am open to all age groups as well. I believe everyone deserves to have support, compassion and happiness in their life. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, motivational interviewing, dialectical-behavioral therapy and psychodynamic primarily but will always tailor treatment to your individual needs. I look forward to working with you!

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Linda Goldsmith

Offering therapy in New York
License: LMHC,OTR/L,MA
Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseDepression
25 years of experience

I work with individuals struggling with depression, anxiety/stress, relationship problems, trauma and loss utilizing a holistic approach. I help clients set goals for change and seek solutions to problems. I have been in private practice for 25 years and work with adults. I utilize cognitive behavioral therapy, psychodynamic and solution focused to help clients understand themselves and take steps to bring about change. When working with couples i like the IMAGO method and Gottmans approach. Therapy is a commitment to your health and well being. I am honored to work with individuals who are willing to better understand themselves and are motivated to work to change and improve their lives.

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Emily Vargas

Offering therapy in New York
License: LCSW-R
Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes
18 years of experience

I am licensed in New York with 18 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, motivation, self esteem, and confidence, & depression. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.

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Jennifer Visconti

Offering therapy in New York
Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsDepressionCoping with life changes
7 years of experience

Hi! I am a licensed Mental Health Clinician in New York with 4 years of professional work experience. I graduated with my Masters in 2017 and have since worked with the severely mentally ill population with issues such as depression, stress, anxiety, substance use and anger management in a correctional setting. My therapy style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating anyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I don’t believe in stigmatizing labels. My approach combines many different types of therapy such as cognitive-behavioral, client-centered, psychodynamic, mindfulness, solution focused and motivational interviewing. I feel it is important to use all of the above to tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you and I want to be here to help you learn how to use those strengths to your advantage to improve your overall quality of life. It takes courage to seek a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards change. If you are ready to take that step, I am here to support and empower you. I generally check messages here a few times per day Sunday through Thursday and respond as quickly as I can. I do appreciate your patience when it takes a bit longer at times, as I may be tending to other clients or professional/personal responsibilities. I look forward to working with you!

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Cassandra Duff

Offering therapy in New York
Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesAnger managementDepression
19 years of experience

I am licensed in New York with 19 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, & anger management. I also have experience working with depression. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.

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Luann Esen

Offering therapy in New York
Stress, AnxietyLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsDepression
27 years of experience

I am licensed in New York with 27 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, lgbt-related issues, relationship issues, & family conflicts. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.

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Yolanda Ellis

Offering therapy in New York
Relationship issuesFamily conflictsParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteem
11 years of experience

I am licensed in New York with 11 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with relationship issues, individual and family conflicts, parenting issues, & anger management. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.

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Amelia Sapio

Offering therapy in New York
Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesBipolar disorderDepression
26 years of experience

I am licensed in New York with over 20 years of professional work experience. I have clinical experience in helping clients with a wide range of concerns relating to anxiety, depression, stress, coping with addictions, trauma and abuse, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy related issues, self-esteem, anger management, & bipolar disorder. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our sessions and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy takes courage. I look forward to working with you.

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Betsy Oquendo

Offering therapy in New York
Stress, AnxietySelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changes
5 years of experience

I am licensed in New York with 5 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, motivation, self esteem, and confidence, career difficulties, & depression. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.

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Melissa Brierley

Offering therapy in New York
Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes
10 years of experience

I am licensed in New York with 10 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, motivation, self esteem, and confidence, & career difficulties. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.

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Lillian Knutzen

Offering therapy in New York
Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesDepression
25 years of experience

I am licensed in New York with 24 years of professional work experience. Having studied at Teachers College, Columbia University has given me an opportunity to learn and draw on many therapeutic modalities to meet your needs. I have vast experience in helping clients with depression, stress and anxiety, relationship issues, on line dating, intimacy related issues, & marriage, family and parenting issues. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. My philosophy is taking time to explore what your world looks like and making changes to make it what you would like it to be. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process. You are not alone and don't have to do anything to prepare. Just log in and schedule your first appointment.

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Jillian Johnstone

Offering therapy in New York
Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes
17 years of experience

I am a licensed Clinical Social Worker in New York with 17 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, motivation, self esteem, and confidence, & career difficulties. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. My therapy style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating anyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, trauma informed and solution focused therapy. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy takes courage. If you are ready to take that step, I am here to support and empower you. I look forward to working with you!

How can therapists in New York support you?

Therapists in New York can practice many types of counseling, from marriage and family therapy to cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT). They may also assist you with symptoms of depression, stress, or anxiety.

Therapists may help you set and achieve career goals, work on current issues you may be facing, or address your past. Over 21,199,434 people live in New York, and one out of five Americans has a mental health condition. Searching for licensed professionals in New York may help you find mental health support for personal growth, anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and other mental health concerns. You do not need a mental health diagnosis to seek support from one of BetterHelp's licensed providers above.  

The mental health field can include psychiatric medication management, online therapy, marriage counseling, couples therapy, clinical social work, licensed counseling, and other mental health services in person and online. Seeing a licensed provider can help you navigate mental health conditions and life circumstances through mindfulness and other specialized techniques.

Please note that BetterHelp does not offer diagnostic or medication management services.

Why are many residents in the state of New York working with a licensed counselor?

People reach out for mental health support for a variety of reasons. Many individuals work with a counselor for general life advice, while others may attend therapy for a specific concern. Whether you live in a large city or a smaller county in New York, BetterHelp can match you with a licensed professional tailored to your preferences noted when you sign up.

Mental health counselors in New York support clients with varying issues, which can include:

  • Challenging situations or life stressors
  • Eating disorders
  • Anxiety disorders
  • Depression or depressive conditions
  • Adjustment issues
  • Emotional support for a terminal illness
  • Chronic pain emotional support
  • Grief
  • Personality disorders
  • Trauma
  • Relationship conflicts and concerns

Finding a therapist that takes new clients in online therapy can be the first step in finding a treatment plan that works for you. Your therapist can provide a safe space for you to focus on self-care and well-being.

If you're interested in speaking to one of the therapists above or being matched with a counselor in 24 to 48 hours, consider signing up for BetterHelp. BetterHelp has over 35,000 providers, including those listed above.

Emergency services

If you are experiencing a crisis or emergency, don't use this site's online services. If you are in life-threatening danger, call 911. If you require support for a crisis, reach out to the hotlines below:

Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

Some commonly asked questions can be found below.

How much does a therapist cost?

Mental health professionals can differ in price. Forbes found that the average cost of in-person therapy in the US is around $100 to $200 per hour. Pricing can also vary based on your location. 

BetterHelp offers payment plans of $60 to $90 per session, charged monthly in a lump sum. You can also take advantage of this pricing on one of BetterHelp's sister platforms, like ReGain for couples or TeenCounseling for teens aged 13 to 19.

Many therapists may be upfront about their pricing and whether or not they take health insurance from the beginning. Additionally, some in your area may offer a sliding scale plan to allow those with lower incomes to pay less for therapy. However, services online can often save individuals a few hundred dollars per month.

How do I know if I should get a therapist?

Mental health services and mental health providers may help you navigate various concerns. You do not need a diagnosis or condition to attend therapy; You can discuss grief, relationship concerns, stress, or life changes and ask for general advice. A counselor may help you gain power over your life and emotions while you navigate day-to-day experiences.

Mental health issues don't always present as a crisis. Many professionals provide talk therapy and support for life transitions, skills learning, relationship problems, or life coaching. Online therapy sessions in New York can allow clients seeking therapy to experience professional help through video, phone, or live chat sessions without commuting to an office.

Does insurance cover therapy?

Different counseling services can vary in cost. Therapists must apply to accept insurance through insurance companies, which may take time and money, so not every therapist offers services through insurance. If you cannot find a therapist that accepts your plan, BetterHelp may be cheaper than visiting an in-person therapist.

Is online therapy safe?

Online therapy through BetterHelp and its sister platforms is safe. Therapists are licensed, experienced, and vetted before being contracted with the platform. If you experience any concerns with your therapist, you change your counselor through the platform or app at any time.

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