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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Taryn Santos

Offering therapy in New York
License: LMHC
Stress, AnxietyGriefSelf esteem
10 years of experience

Hello! I am very glad that you are here reading this today. Please know that you are important, and yes your life has value. Feeling down? That’s why I'm here – to help build you back up. Within the many years of experience I have acquired in the mental health field, I have worked with clients of all ages, backgrounds, and with a variety of concerns. I am dedicated though to getting to know and understand your unique dilemma that brings you here today. Not sure where to start? Trust that I have many questions to help guide our discussions, interventions to lead our sessions, and patience just to listen. My counseling style is really just to assist you on your journey through life, provide recommendations for how to better achieve your goals, and motivate you to make the necessary changes that you seek to live a life worth living. I honestly believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. Nervous? That's normal… even if it does not feel normal! It takes so much courage to reach out for a more fulfilling and happier lifestyle, and a leap of faith to take the steps needed toward making a change. If you are ready to take that step I am here to support and encourage you. I look forward to working together.

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Lauren Porter

Offering therapy in New York
License: LMHC
Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes
7 years of experience

I am a mental health counselor licensed in New York State with primary experience working with adults. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, mood instability, addiction and both childhood and adult trauma. My counseling style is empathetic and sincere. I believe in treating anyone with respect, compassion and a lack of judgement. In my work I utilize a combination of a cognitive-behavioral, compassion focused and psychodynamic approach. I believe the client is the center of therapy and plan to work with you in addressing the concerns you present. Together we will work to identify challenges you experience, barriers you are facing and work to develop effective and healthy coping skills. I will be available through a variety of modalities throughout this journey together so that we can find a way to best meet your needs and goals. I am looking forward to working with you and seeing what we can help you accomplish together!

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Vakhtang Gomelauri

Offering therapy in New York
License: LCSW
Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepression
12 years of experience

I have over 7 years of experience providing therapy in person as well as online. My clinical approach is eclectic, I tailor my therapeutic methods and techniques to specific needs and resources of my clients. I specialize in treating issues related trauma, depression, anxiety and how they affect our bodies, everyday functioning, and relationships. I have experience effectively helping individuals from all over the world, different cultures, ethnicities, religious beliefs, and gender identities. My therapist's toolbox contains methods that you can learn and use independently in your daily life to alleviate stress, avoid anxiety and panic attacks and overcome depression. If you want to explore your emotions, be able to be more conscious of your internal processes and work through your early life experiences I can offer you my psychodynamic skills that can help you understand yourself better and reach significant insights through therapeutic relationship. We are living though chaotic and stressful times when it can be hard to find meaning in our experiences, and purpose for our actions, but by exploring your values, relationships and life story we can find a way for you to feel empowered and see the way forward. Please do not hesitate to reach out to me, I check my messages several times a day.

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Rachael Morris

Offering therapy in New York
Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes
10 years of experience

Hello! My name is Rachael Morris and I am a therapist. My approach in therapy utilizing modalities from CBT, DBT and ACT. With 10+ years as a therapist, I specialize in depression, anxiety, stress management, perinatal, relationships, daily stress, feeling overwhelmed and other. My goal is to offer a place to feel safe, comfortable and to experience the impact of therapy in changing and enhancing one’s abilities to utilize when facing difficult challenges that are present. I help a person manage or change their unwanted symptoms and undesired emotions by developing the tools that realistically can be applied in navigating and challenging difficulties faced in life. Experience positive regard, empathy, and engagement during the sessions held. I ensure to provide high standards of care, to be present and available outside of the session. Please reach out to start forming meaningful decision- making skills, alleviating negative thoughts and having lasting positive and desired changes. Interpersonal resolutions that are specific and unique to you. You will have the ability to process current emotions or the reactions of stressful, sadness, and overwhelming situation.

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Tiffany Garcia

Offering therapy in New York
License: Lcsw,MSW
Stress, AnxietyLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsDepression
9 years of experience

Hello! Welcome to Better Help! My name is Tiffany Garcia and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Congratulations on making that first step on your way of self-discovery! I look forward to working with you on creating, maintaining, and completing the goals you have for therapy. I believe in creating a space of acceptance and unconditional positive regard in order to foster self-acceptance and healing. I consider my approach as eclectic, with extensive knowledge and experience in many different modalities including but not limited to: Cognitive behavioral, TF-CBT, Solution-focused, Relationships, Marriage and Family, Psychodynamic, Parent child interaction, Humanistic, and Mindfulness-based therapy. I strongly believe in meeting the client where they are at, and establishing a strong therapeutic relationship to achieve client’s goals. I will tailor our interventions and treatment plan’s based upon your specific needs and goals. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including: depression, relationship/couple issues, substance abuse, personality disorders, family issues, sexual abuse, trauma, PTSD, career issues, parent-child concerns, juvenile issues/mental disorders, ODD, ADHD, conduct disorder,LGTBQ-I related issues, anxiety disorders, job-related issues, sexual health, anger management, conflict prevention and resolution, teen pregnancy, situational/seasonal depression, self-esteem concerns, BDSM relationships, Poly amorous relationships, child development concerns, and overall life challenging related issues/concerns. I am a firm believer in utilizing a multi-cultural based approach with the emphasis on the holistic person to achieve treatment goals. I am a native New Yorker with a broad range of professional experience in multiple social work arenas including: ACS, preventive services, homeless and domestic violence shelters, individual, group, family counseling, juvenile/adult court order therapy, and teen pregnancy. I believe in the use of a multifaceted approach in intervention planning including journaling, homework, mindfulness therapy, and role playing. Our sessions will be a collaborative effort with creating, establishing and carrying out goals for long term success. I look forward to working with you to create positive outcomes. Good luck on your journey!

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Emilia Ward

Offering therapy in New York
Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseDepression
28 years of experience

I am a licensed therapist in New York with over 20 years of professional Social Work experience from Fordham University with a Masters Graduate degree. I have conducted therapy in English/Spanish. I have worked in Hospitals, Mental Health Clinics, Detox Addiction Clinic. I have a broad knowledge of diverse techniques with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Problem-Solving Skills, Interactive Play Therapy and Spirituality Modalities. The patient/client population consisted of small children, adolescents and adult population. My approach is to listen to your inner most thoughts and feelings with gentle guidance to help you process emotions using several different coping strategies.. We can review how you react to certain situations, and explore the best possible solution. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming obstacles that challenge you. Taking the first step, to seek a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. You are the narrator of your life. I am here to support you in this very exciting next chapter of your journey.

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Julia Barrett

Offering therapy in New York
License: LMHC,Julia C Barrett
Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesDepression
10 years of experience

Sometimes life can present challenges that we don't know how to handle on our own, and it's okay to ask for help and support to navigate those challenges. It could be the sudden loss of a loved one, loss of a job, or difficulties handling day to day stress, I am here to help you through it. My name is Julia Barrett, and I am a licensed mental health counselor with more than 5 years experience helping people with a plethora of issues including depression, anxiety, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, oppositional defiant disorder, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and relationship issues. I obtained my undergraduate degree from CUNY York College and my Masters degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Walden University, I also completed some Marriage and family therapy courses at Hofstra University and have my CASAC-T certification to help people struggling with substance abuse and addiction issues. My treatment approach varies, depending on the issues presented and treatment plan. I utilize cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), client centered, narrative, humanistic and solution focused. My goal for every client is to help you become the best version of yourself by teaching you the skills, and giving you the support that you need to overcome your challenges and gain confidence and motivation to accomplish what you would like to accomplish.

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Denise Martin

Offering therapy in New York
Stress, AnxietyAddictionsTrauma and abuseAnger managementDepression
4 years of experience

I am licensed in New York with 3 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, coping with addictions, trauma and abuse, & 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 sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!

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Joseph Gagliano

Offering therapy in New York
Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseDepression
30 years of experience

I am licensed in New York with 35 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, & parenting issues. 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 sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!

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Christine Massey

Offering therapy in New York
Stress, AnxietyAddictionsTrauma and abuseAnger managementDepression
17 years of experience

I am licensed in New York with 17 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, coping with addictions, trauma and abuse, & anger management. 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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Mary Anne Cox

Offering therapy in New York
Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesGriefDepressionCoping with life changes
40 years of experience

I am licensed in New York and have over 35 years of clinical social work experience. I am skilled in assisting clients cope with grief and loss, depression, anxiety, life transitions, family and career issues. Treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, compassion, and no judgment is at the core of my clinical practice. I will tailor our dialogue and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes courage to reach out for help; I am here to support you in reaching your goals. I do not use open slots on the scheduling tab to provide patients with the most flexibility to meet their scheduling needs. Please message me to set up an appointment that works with your schedule.

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Alba Ardila

Offering therapy in New York
Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes
30 years of experience

I am licensed in New York with 30 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 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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Debra Washington

Offering therapy in New York
Relationship issuesFamily conflictsSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes
14 years of experience

I have a Master's Degree in Social Work from NYU and, for the past twenty-five years, I have worked with families, adolescents and adults in social services and 14 years working in a mental health clinic, with couples, families and adolescents, where I became a Licensed Clinical Social Work therapist. My expertise is in assisting those who find themselves having to start live over after a life-changing event (divorce, having to cope with a career change, loss). I utilize Schema Therapy and CBT Therapy to assist you to explore your past (childhood, family dynamics, life experiences and how they may have contributed to where you are today. Journaling and Motivational Interviewing are tools and assist the process. The ultimate outcome is empowerment, improved self esteem and the ability to make better choices and informed decisions.

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Dr. Mariam Sophia Faris

Offering therapy in New York
Relationship issuesIntimacy-related issuesSelf esteemCoping with life changes
10 years of experience

Currently licensed in New York, with a decade of clinical experience. This includes aiding clients with managing stress, anxiety, relationships, motivation, self-esteem, gaining confidence, and coping with life's changes. I believe that you are the expert of your story and you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming any obstacle in your way. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards progress. I am here to support & empower you through that journey.

How can a counselor support you?

Therapists 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 NY, and one out of five Americans has a mental health condition. Searching for local licensed professionals 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 therapists in New York does not offer diagnostic or medication management services in therapy.

Why do people choose to work with a licensed counselor or therapists?

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, BetterHelp can match you with a licensed professional tailored to your preferences noted when you sign up.

The mental health therapists in New York support clients with varying issues through therapy, working with:

  • Challenging situations or life stressors
  • Eating disorders requiring therapy
  • Anxiety disorders in need of therapeutic support
  • Depression or depressive mental health conditions
  • Adjustment issues in need of therapeutic support
  • Emotional support for a terminal illness
  • Chronic pain emotional support
  • Grief therapy
  • Personality disorders
  • Trauma therapy
  • Relationship conflicts and mental health concerns

Finding a therapist in New York 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 to contact in a crisis

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

Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

Some of the most commonly asked questions about therapy can be found in the section below.

How much does therapy with a licensed therapist cost?

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

BetterHelp offers payment plans of $65 to $100 per week. 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.

Is it possible to find a therapist, counselor, or psychology practitioner that offers affordable therapy?

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.

When should I get a therapist in New York?

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.

What can a psychologist help me with in therapy?

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 can allow clients seeking therapy to experience professional help through video, phone, or live chat sessions without commuting to an office.

Does insurance cover the cost of in-person or online therapy with a therapist in New York?

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.

Are online therapy sessions the safe option?

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.

In today's fast-paced society, mental well-being has become a cornerstone of a fulfilling life. Amid the daily challenges and stressors that can overwhelm even the most resilient individuals, seeking professional guidance often offers a path to clarity and balance. The journey toward improved emotional health involves understanding personal triggers, embracing self-compassion, and developing effective coping strategies. While self-help books and online resources provide valuable information, nothing compares to the personalized support offered by a qualified mental health professional. One-on-one sessions with experienced experts can help uncover the underlying issues contributing to anxiety, depression, or other emotional hurdles. With a careful and empathetic approach, these professionals tailor their advice to suit individual needs, ensuring that each person receives strategies that work best for their unique circumstances. Whether through cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness practices, or other innovative methods, the aim is to foster resilience and empower individuals to take control of their inner lives. For those living in bustling urban centers, engaging in face-to-face sessions in a welcoming environment can be particularly beneficial. Access to a caring clinician provides not only a safe space to explore difficult emotions but also builds a support network essential for long-term recovery. The process encourages self-reflection and greater insight into behavioral patterns that might otherwise go unnoticed. While the journey can be challenging at times, the rewards include enhanced emotional stability, improved interpersonal relationships, and a renewed sense of self-worth. In one notable case, the guidance provided by a highly trained therapist proved instrumental in navigating a tumultuous period. Through structured sessions and tailored interventions, the individual learned to identify stressors and develop healthier responses to adversity. This experience underscored the transformative impact that dedicated support can have on one's overall quality of life. In a region like Texas, community-based initiatives and accessible mental health programs further reinforce the value of professional help. These efforts emphasize early intervention, preventive care, and continuous support, ensuring that more people are equipped to face life's inevitable challenges. Ultimately, investing in mental well-being is an act of self-care that yields lifelong benefits. By embracing professional support, individuals can unlock new levels of emotional resilience and discover pathways to a brighter, more balanced future. Each step taken toward healing represents a commitment to personal growth, enabling a life filled with renewed optimism and strength. Embracing this transformative journey consistently paves the way for deeper understanding, lasting peace, and meaningful personal progress.
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