Find a Therapist in New York

New York therapists commonly accept Empire Plan (NYSHIP), MetroPlus, Fidelis Care, NY Medicaid, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of NY, and Oxford Health Plans. NYC-area therapists accept a wider range of plans due to market competition. Many also offer sliding-scale fees for uninsured New Yorkers.

New York therapists are licensed by the NY State Education Department (NYSED) Office of the Professions. Common licenses include LMHC, LCSW, LMFT, and Psychologist. Verify any NY therapist's license for free at op.nysed.gov — search by name or license number.

Yes. New York Medicaid covers outpatient mental health services including individual and group therapy through managed care plans and Medicaid Health Homes. NYC residents on Medicaid can also access NYC Well (nyc.gov/mental-health) for free mental health support and licensed therapist referrals.

New York City has one of the highest concentrations of licensed therapists in the country, with many accepting insurance. Upstate NY (Albany, Buffalo, Syracuse, Rochester) has good availability but is more limited — many upstate residents use teletherapy to access NYC-based specialists. EmoraPath's directory covers both NYC boroughs and upstate cities.

New York has many sliding-scale options. NYC community mental health centers, training clinics at NYU, Columbia, and Yeshiva University, and the Open Path Collective offer sessions from $30–$80. NYC-HHC (Health + Hospitals) provides mental health care on a sliding scale to all NYC residents regardless of insurance status.