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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Jennifer Pias

Offering therapy in New York
License: LMHC
Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsDepressionCoping with life changes
9 years of experience

Hello. My name is Jennifer Pias-Hage. I am a New York State Licensed Mental Health Counselor. I earned my Masters Degree in Mental Health Counseling at The Sage Colleges. I currently work in a private hospital in upstate NY. I have private patients, couples and I run groups for adolescents. I use many different approaches such as cognitive behavior and dialectical behavior therapy and person-focused therapy. My strength though, is empathy and establishing trust between me and my clients which is the foundation of a therapeutic relationship and the growth of the client. Using the psychological theories combined with empathy will help us to gain insight into the attributes that have helped achieve your identified goals and happiness in the past and gain confidence to achieve the identified goals and happiness of your future. Goals may include relationship goals, career goals or the development of your psychological or spiritual self.

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Kerline Alexis

Offering therapy in New York
License: LMHC
Stress, AnxietyParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemDepression
6 years of experience

Hi, My name is Kerline Alexis I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with many years of experience. I am a licensed in New York. I have worked with individuals, couples and families from a various backgrounds and life situations. I have been helping and supporting people long before I acquired my degree in mental health counseling. My career and life experiences has allowed me to work in areas of mental health, learning disabilities, chronic illnesses, childhood as well as young adult issues. My counseling style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating everyone with respect, compassion, and nonjudgmental. My approach combines psychodynamic and cognitive –behavioral counseling. My goal is to support and empower you to address life issues and to help you learn effective coping strategies. I am excited to have the privilege of working with you!

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Veronica Hayes

Offering therapy in New York
License: LMHC,CASAC
Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteemBipolar disorderDepression
3 years of experience

My name is Veronica Hayes. As a faith-based provider, I am blessed with the opportunity to work in the Mental Health field and enjoy being a blessing to others. With vast experience in working with individuals who struggle with issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, anger, substance use or just everyday life challenges. I am here to say there is Hope (Having Outstanding Positive Expectation). Therefore, I look forward to an exciting opportunity to engage in dialogue, enlighten and empower so you may blossom like a flower!

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Sahntanyna Blackwell

Offering therapy in New York
Relationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesSelf esteemCoping with life changes
20 years of experience

I am Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in New York, and a Licensed Professional Counselor( LPC)in New Jersey, with over 20 years of providing successful clinical services. I have a track record of effectively working with diverse client populations and with a wide range of clinical concerns including Dual Diagnosis, Psychiatric Disorders, Substance Use Disorders, Depression, Anxiety, At-Risk-Teens, Domestic Violence Victims, Parent/Child Relationships Grief & Loss and Multi-Stressed Families. I also provide Marriage and Pre-Marriage Counseling, Faith-Based and Psychoeducational Counseling. My therapeutic style is warm and collaborative. I work with clients to improve relationship issues, communication skills, rebuilding trust, intimacy-related issues, family conflicts, forgiveness, motivation & self-esteem, and confidence. I am passionate about developing positive and productive relationships with clients to effectively serve their counseling needs and to encourage their total wellness. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. My treatment approach is a combination of Cognitive-Behavioral, Psychodynamic, Family Systems Therapy, and Client Centered. 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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Virginia Stern

Offering therapy in New York
Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesGriefIntimacy-related issuesDepression
47 years of experience

I am licensed in New York with 47 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, coping with grief and loss, & intimacy related 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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Frankie Cancel

Offering therapy in New York
Stress, AnxietyAddictionsAnger managementSelf esteemDepression
15 years of experience

I am licensed in New York with 15 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, coping with addictions, anger management, & motivation, self esteem, and confidence. 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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Sonya Tulevech

Offering therapy in New York
Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsAnger managementDepression
20 years of experience

I am licensed in New York with 20 years of professional work experience. My approach is helping adults of all ages focus on working on their problems and concerns in a safe, non-judgemental environment. Like any profession there are tools to the trade. I'd welcome teaching you these tools. Change is possible! Join me in using a cognitive behavioral based therapeutic approach to improve the quality of your life. I work with both new-comers to therapy, and also those where therapy in the past has not been helpful. People in non-life threatening crises are especially encouraged to contact me. There are solutions out there.

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Angela Grosso-Toscano

Offering therapy in New York
Stress, AnxietySelf esteemCoping with life changes
12 years of experience

I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, practicing in New York, with 11 years of professional work experience. I am also a Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy related issues, & motivation, self esteem, and confidence. I believe you are the expert. and that each individual has unlimited potential. I can assist you in tapping into this potential, to overcome any obstacles that challenge you. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling life and to take the first steps towards change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.

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Rachel Khan-McCroy

Offering therapy in New York
Trauma and abuseGriefSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes
11 years of experience

I am licensed in New Jersey and New York. I have 12 years of professional work experience. I have worked with those who have been incarcerated, veterans, HIV/AIDS, substance use issues, palliative/end of life care, PTSD, and the LQBTQ community. I believe that you are the expert of your story. My role as a therapist is to be supportive, collaborative, and help reflect your strengths and help you identify coping skills unique to you, adopting multiple modalities (trauma informed, cbt, harm reduction, narrative, journaling). I have worked with people who have had: PTSD, complex grief, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, post partum anxiety and depression, disordered eating and addiction.

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Debra Kearse-Thomas

Offering therapy in New York
Stress, AnxietyAnger managementSelf esteem
12 years of experience

I am licensed in New York with 12 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, anger management, & motivation, self esteem, and confidence. 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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Tiffany Stone

Offering therapy in New York
Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepression
11 years of experience

I am licensed in New York with 11 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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Stacie Capozzi

Offering therapy in New York
Stress, AnxietyAddictionsGriefDepressionCoping with life changes
10 years of experience

I am Licensed Counselor in New York with over 16 years of professional work experience. I am skilled in helping clients to manage stress. anxiety, depression, Substance Use Disorders, and coping with grief and loss, relationship and parenting issues. 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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Patricia Lundy

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

Hello, I am a licensed clinical social worker with over 20 years of professional experience in New York. As a bilingual social worker I have helped patients deal with issues facing both English and Spanish speaking women. With a Master of Social Work from Adelphi University and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Barnard College/Columbia University, I am dedicated to working with women to help them overcome their problems at all stages of life. I have many years of experience both in and outside of the hospital setting working with people facing issues such as but not limited to: pregnancy and neonatal loss, postpartum depression and anxiety, marital/relationship difficulties, domestic violence, aging/menopause, illness/new diagnoses, geriatric depression, and bereavement or impending loss of a loved one. My philosophy is that one cannot only survive, but also thrive while overcoming difficult situations. I am passionate about helping women navigate all of life's challenges and transitions, and I am ready to help you deal with any hardships you are facing! I believe that you possess many strengths that will assist us in tackling the challenges you are facing. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy takes courage and I am looking forward to working with you to meet your goals!

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David Nelson

Offering therapy in New York
Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseCareer difficultiesCompassion fatigue
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, trauma and abuse, & career difficulties. 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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Pamela Kosmowski

Offering therapy in New York
AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesCoping with life changes
12 years of experience

I am licensed in New York with 14 years of professional, therapeutic experience. I have experience in helping clients with coping with addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, & intimacy related issues. I also have experience working with coping with life changes. 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.

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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