Looking for therapy you can attend from anywhere in the state? This page is here to help you find mental health professionals licensed in New York who offer online care. Telehealth can make it easier to compare options across New York without limiting your search to whoever happens to be nearby. That means you can put more energy into finding the right fit for your needs, schedule, and budget. You can also narrow the directory with filters for specialty, therapy modality, language, age group, insurance, and whether you want therapy, medication management, or both.
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“I provide therapy to women who are high-achieving on the outside but struggling on the inside. Women who've been told they're "too sensitive" or "too much." Women who are tired of performing and are ready to heal.”
“I work primarily with high-achieving Black and Brown professionals in NYC who are navigating anxiety, imposter syndrome, leadership pressure, and relationship strain. Many are executives, entrepreneurs, attorneys, healthcare professionals, creatives, or first-generation leaders carrying visible success and invisible stress. I also specialize in supporting LGBTQ+ professionals of color exploring identity, visibility, and belonging. My clients are ready to move beyond survival mode, release perfectionism, and build emotional clarity, stronger relationships, and sustainable ambition.”
“I work with high achieving teens and adults who want to uncouple their feelings of worthiness from how much they accomplish. I specialize in working with medical professionals and students at college preparatory boarding schools.”
“I work with parents, partners, or adult children who have a loved one struggling with addiction or other significant family/relationship dysfunction and want to determine whether to remain connected to them or end the relationship. Loving someone who is struggling with unhealthy behaviors can leave us with extremely mixed and overwhelming emotions. I help people learn to set boundaries, overcome trauma, and heal - regardless of whether their loved one is ready to heal or not. I help people regain confidence and feel deserving of their own needs and limits after years of putting themselves last. I help them learn to feel comfortable pulling back from over-functioning which often keeps us in inauthentic interactions with our loved ones. This can be difficult but not impossible. Many of my clients felt other therapies still left them stuck in guilt and uncertainty.”
“Whether you're navigating life transitions, anxiety, relationship challenges, burnout, or a sense of feeling “not enough,” the journey together will be a collaborative process. My goal is to help you cultivate inner safety, strengthen self-trust, and create a life aligned with your values—not perfection.”
“Communities I Have Expertise in Serving: Undergraduate and Graduate Students LGBTQIA+ Clients People of Color Immigrant and International Communities First-generation College Students Other Mental Health Professionals Presenting Concerns I Specialize In: Anxiety Depression Interpersonal Concerns (e.g., social isolation, relationship issues) Family of Origin Concerns Career & Professional Concerns Life Transitions (e.g., recent move, grief/loss) Intersectional identity development (e.g., race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religious/spiritual identity, etc.) Bisexuality, Pansexuality, Non-monosexuality LGBTQIA+ Identities & Queer Issues Men and Masculinities Sex, Intimacy, Kink, & Sexual Health (from a Sex-Positive Approach) Trauma”
“I tend to work best with clients who: Experience anxiety, trauma, OCD, or chronic stress that keeps them stuck in overthinking or avoidance Want practical tools to manage emotions rather than therapy that is only exploratory Are open to being gently challenged and questioning unhelpful assumptions Struggle with avoidance, perfectionism, or fear of making mistakes Feel emotionally overwhelmed but want to build confidence, resilience, and follow-through Are interested in values-based living, even when it means tolerating discomfort Want therapy that emphasizes skill-building, accountability, and real-world change Appreciate nuance and are willing to sit with uncertainty rather than seeking absolute answers Are motivated to practice skills between sessions and apply therapy to daily life”
“-Experienced in treating: Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Relationship issues, ADHD, OCD, Transitions in life, Self-identity/ Self-Esteem Issues and more. -Clients range across all ages, from children to geriatric. I offer both Individual and Couples Counseling. Reviews: https://www.zocdoc.com/professional/samya-sammy-touma-lcsw-431236 -Because of my medical school experience in neurology, pharmacology, and psychiatry, patients have benefited tremendously. -In network with Northwell, and offering a lower than average sliding scale (185 and if absolutely needed, 135-155 and similar ranges). -Virtual, and if absolutely needed, near Garden City, Melville, Manhasset, and Hicksville (if absolutely needed, closer to the Hamptons in Bohemia).”
“I see adults and most of my work is within these three categories: 1.) relationship concerns, 2.) sexual issues and 3.) neurodivergence, most often Autism and ADHD. Sometimes we're addressing all these topics at the same time. My clients may also seek my help for family relationships with siblings or parents. I tend to work with people who are resourceful and inquisitive and who have run out of their own ideas for addressing their concerns.”
“I have worked with adults from diverse backgrounds who are struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, low self-esteem, overthinking, relationship challenges, and major life transitions. Many of my clients are high-achieving individuals who appear successful on the outside but feel overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, or stuck in recurring patterns. I also work with women navigating the effects of past trauma, difficult relationships, and challenges with confidence, boundaries, and self-worth.”
“I provide psychotherapy to women across New York State via telehealth who are looking to find relief from anxiety, burnout, stress, depression, relationship problems, trauma wounds, or life transitions. Women who have jumped through hoops to be present for others, while denying themselves. Women who stay up late at night having virtual coffee with their thoughts, when all they crave is mental peace. Women whose own cups have been dried up with cobwebs for years, while they have tirelessly poured into everyone else's. I understand the pressure of being the strong one, the caretaker, the one who holds it all together. I want you to know that I see you.”
Online therapy can be a practical option in New York when you want more choice without building your search around commute time alone. For some people, that means easier scheduling around work, school, caregiving, or a packed family calendar. For others, it means being able to compare providers across the state and focus on the things that matter most to daily life: experience with your concerns, appointment availability, language, session style, and cost. Online care can also help when you want evening sessions, are comparing insurance options, or need a provider who offers both therapy and medication support. Payment can vary from one practice to another, so it is a good idea to check whether a provider is in network, private pay, or able to provide an out-of-network superbill. You can use the official resources below to verify licenses or find additional support if needed.
Start with the filters. Narrow by the issue you want help with, age group, language, insurance, and whether you want therapy, medication management, or both. Then read profiles for the details that matter in real life, like session times, approach, fees, and whether the provider feels like a good personal fit. It can help to save a short list of two or three options and compare availability, payment, and style before reaching out.
Ask whether they are licensed in New York, whether they work with the concerns you want help with, what their availability looks like, how payment works, and what the first session is usually like. It is also worth asking what platform they use, whether they offer video or phone sessions, what they expect for privacy during appointments, and what happens if you travel or lose internet during a session. In New York, location can matter for telehealth visits, so it is a good idea to ask about that up front.
Your therapist does not necessarily have to live in New York, but the rules can depend on where you are and where your therapist is at the time of the session. If you are in New York during the appointment, your provider generally needs to be licensed in New York or otherwise allowed to practice there. If you travel out of state, let your provider know ahead of time, because the rules for that state may affect whether they can still see you. If you split time between states or travel often, browse therapists licensed in multiple states.
On this directory, you can look for individual therapy, child or teen therapy, couples counseling, family therapy, group therapy, medication management, and testing and evaluations. The exact services available online will depend on the provider and the kind of support you are looking for. Some testing or evaluation services may be fully online, while others may be offered as a mix of virtual and in person care.
Yes. You can use the directory filters to look for providers who offer medication management. Online therapy is often centered on helping you work through what is going on, build coping tools, and work toward emotional or behavioral change over time. Medication management is more focused on evaluation, prescribing when appropriate, monitoring side effects, and adjusting medication. Some prescribers also offer therapy, but many offer shorter medication follow-up visits rather than regular therapy sessions. If you need controlled substances prescribed, check with the provider before booking about whether they can do that through telehealth, because extra rules may apply and the process can vary by medication.
A good place to begin is New York State of Health if you want to check Medicaid, the Essential Plan, or other lower-cost coverage options. If you are looking for clinics or public programs, the New York State Office of Mental Health Find a Mental Health Program tool is useful. If you want help finding services quickly in your area, 211 New York can connect you to local resources. For peer and family support, National Alliance on Mental Illness New York State is a strong starting point, and for substance use or gambling concerns, the Office of Addiction Services and Supports HOPEline can help. You can find these official links again in the resources below.
For social workers, mental health counselors, marriage and family therapists, psychologists, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants, use the New York State Office of the Professions online verification search. For psychiatrists and other physicians, use the New York State Physician Profile. If you also want to look into discipline history, the Office of the Professions enforcement page is helpful for many licensed professions, while physician and physician assistant discipline is handled through the New York State Department of Health. The official links are included in the resources below.
Often, yes, but the details depend on your plan, the provider, and the type of visit. Before booking, ask whether the provider is in network, what your copay or deductible is, whether telehealth is billed any differently, and whether they can give you a superbill if you plan to use out-of-network benefits. New York Medicaid says telehealth includes audio-only and audio/video care, but not every provider accepts every plan. If you use commercial insurance and cannot find a timely in-network mental health appointment, the New York State Department of Financial Services has consumer guidance on provider access and next steps; the official coverage page is listed below.
For most online therapy appointments, it is best to meet from a secure location with privacy and a reliable internet connection. A computer or laptop is usually ideal, though a phone or tablet may also work depending on the provider and platform. Most sessions happen by video, but depending on the provider and service, phone calls, texting, secure messaging, or email may also be part of telehealth or follow-up communication. Many providers also have their own policies about where sessions can take place, so it is best to check ahead of time if privacy or location may be an issue. New York guidance for telehealth providers also emphasizes checking privacy and the person’s location during telehealth encounters.
Yes. Online therapy can be especially helpful when getting to an office would mean a long drive, a lot of transit time, winter weather, parking stress, or fitting an appointment into a workday, class schedule, or caregiving routine. It can also make it easier to search across different parts of New York instead of choosing only from the few providers closest to home. For many people, that wider search is what makes it easier to find the right schedule and the right fit.
Online therapy may not be the best fit if you are in immediate crisis, need emergency support, require a higher level of care, or do not have a private space or secure internet connection for sessions. In those situations, in-person services or local crisis resources may be more appropriate. If you are in immediate danger or need urgent help, contact local emergency services or call the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 9-8-8 right away.
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