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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Erika Butler

Offering therapy in New York
License: LCSW,CASAC
AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesSelf esteem
28 years of experience

My counseling style is warm and interactive. I strive to provide everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. My approach is from a strengths perspective and combines cognitive behavioral and client centered techniques. I will work in conjunction with you to create a treatment plan that is unique and specific to your needs. It takes courage to seek a more fulfilling, 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 look forward to working with you! Styles: Strengths Perspective Cognitive Behavior Client Centered Expertise: Addiction Family Life/Medical Issues Loss/Grief Issues Relationship and Intimacy Issues

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Danielle Diegue

Offering therapy in New York
License: LMHC
Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes
7 years of experience

Hello! My name is Danielle Diegue and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in New York. I received my undergraduate degree from the University of Albany and received my master's degree from John Jay College of Criminal Justice. I've been working in mental health since 2017 and have had the privilege of working with a wide variety of clients from all walks of life. I have experience conducting individual, couples, and group therapy. I have worked with clients that struggled with diagnosis that ranged from anxiety/depression to schizophrenia to substance use disorders. I have also worked with clients who have struggled with stress management, self-esteem, and family/work issues. I like to take a client-center approach to therapy and I utilize different techniques including, but not limited to, cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and goal setting. Ultimately my goal is to create a safe and empathic space for clients to share and work through their concerns.

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Joseph Kaiser

Offering therapy in New York
License: MA LMHC
Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsParenting issuesAnger managementDepression
15 years of experience

As a New York State licensed mental health counselor. I have 15 years of experience working with adults ,young adults and families with a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, LGBTQ issues, anger, parenting issues, relationships and communication issues. My counseling style is warm and interactive; as I believe in treating others with respect and compassion. My approaches involve CBT, DBT, Mindfulness and Solution Focused Therapy. I will taylor our sessions and treatment plan to meet your specific needs. I look forward to working with you.

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Dr. William Thomas

Offering therapy in New York
Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesSelf esteemDepression
20 years of experience

I am licensed in New York as a therapist and Georgia as a specialist in treating substance use disorders with over 15 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with coping with addictions, relationship issues, motivation, self-esteem, and confidence, & bipolar disorder. 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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Kevin Giannetti

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

I am licensed in New York and have many years of life experience. I specialize in helping clients with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, motivation, self-esteem, confidence, and depression. I believe that you are the expert on your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to seek a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.

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Dr. Bonnie Seiler

Offering therapy in New York
Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefParenting issues
10 years of experience

I am licensed in New York with over 10 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with relationship issues, family conflicts, & coping with grief and loss. I also have experience working with parenting issues. 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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Eliza Marcus

Offering therapy in New York
Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsParenting issuesDepressionCompassion fatigue
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, family conflicts, parenting issues, and general mental health counseling. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialogue 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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Christy Stinton

Offering therapy in New York
License: LPC,LMHC
Stress, AnxietySelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes
14 years of experience

I am a licensed counselor, with over 15 years of experience. I have worked with a variety of issues, including infertility, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, trauma, career challenges, and life changes. I have also helped people with parenting, attachment and divorce related issues. I have a warm and interactive style. I believe that real change occurs in a safe and accepting counseling environment. My approach is to combine cognitive-behavioral, developmental and person centered counseling. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes courage to seek for a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. If you are ready to take that step I am here to support and empower you. I look forward to working with you!

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Clifford Bough

Offering therapy in New York
Stress, AnxietyAddictionsFamily conflictsSelf esteemCoping with life changes
18 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, family conflicts, & bipolar disorder. I have worked effectively with teens age 13 to 19 as individuals and part of a family system. 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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Dawoon Ko

Offering therapy in New York
Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsParenting issuesDepression
4 years of experience

I am licensed in New York with 4 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, & 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. 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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Jill Polenta

Offering therapy in New York
Stress, AnxietyDepression
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 & 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. 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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Raihana Bosse

Offering therapy in New York
Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsSelf esteemCoping with life changesCoaching
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, family conflicts, motivation, self esteem, and confidence, & coping with life changes. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. 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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Samantha Powell

Offering therapy in New York
Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsGriefSelf esteemDepression
20 years of experience

I am licensed in New York with 20 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, family conflicts, coping with grief and loss, & motivation, self esteem, and confidence. 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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Alana Geller

Offering therapy in New York
Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGrief
3 years of experience

I am licensed in mental health counseling in the state of New York. I am a trauma-informed, person-centered therapist who specializes in trauma, grief and loss, anxiety, relationship issues and navigating being a human! I offer a person-centered approach to therapy while also being able to challenge clients to reach their best potential and work towards achieving their goals and becoming the version of themselves that they wish to be.

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Cleopatra Williams

Offering therapy in New York
Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes
20 years of experience

I am licensed in New York with 20 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, family conflicts, 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. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.

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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