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Erikka Cole
LMHC
Virtual
Specializes in ADHD, Anxiety +9 moreReaching out to a therapist can feel like a big step, so know this first: you don't have to have it figured out before we talk. Most people come to me feeling stretched thin, stuck in old patterns, or carrying things they've never had space to unpack. That's where we can start. My sessions are steady and grounding, a place where you can finally breathe. I'll listen without judgment, be honest when it matters, and work at your pace to build tools you'll actually use. What keeps me in this work is simple: I get to watch people rediscover their own strength, and it never gets old. I'd love to hear your story.Next available:Tue Sep 22 @ 4PM
Lasting Relationships with Clients
Barbara Sepp
LCSW
Virtual
Specializes in ADHD, Anger Issues +20 moreLife is full of obstacles which test our abilities and can lead to anxiety, depression, and self-doubt. I work with clients to help them feel better about themselves and reframe their past and current situations. I am a licensed clinical social worker committed to helping adults with depression, trauma, and life changes, especially anxiety disorders including OCD. I am trained in a range of evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy (EXRP). I will collaborate with you to reach your goals, bringing a respectful, warm, non-judgmental approach to our work together.Next available:Mon Sep 21 @ 2PM
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Mansi Brat
LPC
Virtual & In-Person
Specializes in ADHD, Anger Issues +20 moreSpeaks HindiI am a Licensed Professional Counselor trained in Jungian psychology and mindfulness-based therapies, with certifications in Life Coaching as well. I work with diverse clients across life stages, including emerging adulthood, parenthood, midlife, neurodivergence, and sexual and gender identity. I believe many challenges stem from preconditioned patterns, and I help bring these into awareness to support transformation. My approach integrates psychodynamic, humanistic, holistic, and social justice frameworks, along with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Mindfulness- Based Stress Reduction. Together, we create a collaborative space to explore “energy blocks” and support meaningful change.Next available:Fri Sep 18 @ 4PM
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Moshe Rubel
LCSW
Virtual & In-Person
Specializes in ADHD, Anger Issues +10 moreWelcome — I’m glad you’re here. I offer a warm, open, and collaborative space where you can feel safe exploring whatever brings you to therapy. I work with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds and tailor our work using evidence-based methods that support your unique needs. My approach is eclectic and grounded in respect for your voice, values, and experiences. I look forward to supporting you on your journey.Next available:Wed Sep 23 @ 12PM
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Elisamuel Martinez
PSYD
Virtual
Specializes in Animal Loss, Anxiety +17 moreSpeaks SpanishI am a bilingual Clinical Psychologist who supports individuals, couples, and families, particularly within the Hispanic community. I also work with clients living with chronic illnesses and members of the LGBTQIA+ community. Grounded in a Humanistic framework, I bring a compassionate and empathetic approach to foster a nurturing, healing environment. I deeply respect each person’s unique journey and create a safe, supportive space where clients feel empowered to share at their own pace. Through nonjudgmental feedback, I help clients embrace their lives with acceptance, self-compassion, and hope.Next available:Mon Sep 21 @ 1PM
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Kevin Giannetti
LMHC
Virtual
Specializes in Anger Issues, Animal Loss +13 moreI specialize in assisting with life’s transitions, whether it be the loss of a job, difficulties with relationships, grief, navigating empty nest syndrome, retirement, or the many issues individuals face during their lifetime. The first step is talking with someone compassionate who listens and tries to understand the world from your perspective. I believe that you are the expert on your story and have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.Next available:Tue Sep 22 @ 10PM
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Henrieta Deka
LCSW
Virtual
Specializes in ADHD, Anger Issues +18 moreSpeaks Haitian CreoleI am a compassionate therapist dedicated to supporting individuals in achieving meaningful growth and emotional well-being. I provide a safe, non-judgmental space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings openly. I specialize in guiding adults through life transitions, including early adulthood, midlife, and later life, with a focus on fostering resilience and personal growth. I am especially passionate about supporting BIPOC individuals, seniors, and those navigating significant life stages, such as early career development or adapting to retirement.Next available:Tue Sep 22 @ 1PM
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Stephan Goddard
LMHC
Virtual & In-Person
Specializes in Anxiety, Burnout +16 moreI'm well-versed in working with individuals of diverse races, sexual orientations, gender identities, nationalities, and traditionally marginalized communities. The issues and topics we might explore together include race and racism, sexual orientation, sexuality, gender identity, depression, anxiety, stress, compulsive behaviors, substance abuse, grief, suicide, reaching career goals, relationship problems, family problems, phase of life issues, and self-actualization barriers. I've been a licensed mental health counselor with over three years of clinical experience. I use an eclectic approach to therapy, utilizing Psychodynamic, Cognitive Behavioral, and Humanistic styles. Whether your thoughts are adaptive or maladaptive, they serve a function in your life. Through treatment, I will assist you in understanding those functions, what role they play, and how they are helpful or harmful. I believe problems manifest in how we interact with the people closest to us. Thus, our therapeutic relationship will help you to develop different ways of relating to others, allowing the healing process to begin.Next available:Tue Sep 22 @ 4PM
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Christina Lacey
LMFT
Virtual
Specializes in Animal Loss, Anxiety +10 moreI approach therapy as an open, safe, and comfortable place for clients. I immediately work on creating a good client-therapist bond. I encourage open communication and collaborative work toward creating goals. I ask clients, as part of therapy and to increase the completion of goals, to do the work we discuss outside of therapy. I ask for a commitment from them to do the work otherwise the process is slower and the chance of reaching goals is decreased.Next available:Sun Sep 20 @ 1PM
Lasting Relationships with Clients
Vishal Vaswani
LMHC
Virtual & In-Person
Specializes in Addiction (not substance use), Anxiety +11 moreI work from a human-centered base which consists of empathy and curiosity. I have 4+ years in substance use treatment as well as 4+ years working with justice involved individuals in an alternative to incarceration program. I utilize trauma-informed and strengths-based approaches which consist of harm reduction and motivational interviewing techniques. I am passionate about social justice and understand that as individuals, people live in a context of systems, small and large. I work with people to understand themselves and others in these contexts. I also have a special interest in those who are creatives and artists as well as college students in their multifaceted life transitions.Next available:Fri Sep 18 @ 3PM
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Lorraine Barry
LMFT
Virtual
Specializes in Addiction (not substance use), ADHD +17 moreHi there! I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who works with individuals, couples, and families. My practice is rooted in compassion, clinical excellence, and a commitment to trauma-informed care. I address a wide range of challenges, including anxiety, depression, substance use, and gambling or pornography addiction. As an EMDR therapist, I integrate evidence-based techniques to help clients heal from trauma. My approach is collaborative and tailored to each client’s needs, offering support with empathy, insight, and dedication to well-being.Next available:Wed Sep 23 @ 8PM
Carlin De La Rosa
LCSW
Virtual & In-Person
Specializes in ADHD, Anger Issues +11 moreSpeaks SpanishI approach therapy with curiosity, thoughtfulness, and without judgment. I believe therapy can be a space to slow down, better understand what you’re experiencing, and explore patterns that may be affecting how you relate to yourself and others. Together, we can make sense of difficult emotions, experiences, and relationships while developing practical ways to navigate challenges and create meaningful change. I aim to meet you where you are and tailor our work to what feels most helpful, whether that means processing emotions or working through something that feels particularly difficult right now.Next available:Mon Sep 21 @ 2PM
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High Satisfaction Rate
Kathryn Sacks-Colon
LCSW
Virtual
Specializes in Anxiety, Caregiver Burnout +10 moreAfter a major stressor, loss or transition, it is normal to experience big emotions (new or past) and feel like your ground is unsteady. My mission is to help you uncover your power through an attachment focus so that you can begin to heal and grow from the inside out. By starting where you are, together we will make meaning and create new experiences after a significant change in order to develop a future template for the next phase of your life. I aim to achieve this through a collaborative, strength-based, skill-building and trauma-informed perspective. I am a nonjudgmental and warm therapist with 12 years of experience. I offer short and long-term individualized therapy, with a strong grounding in theory and clinical experience. I employ a cognitive behavioral approach. I am EMDR certified and trauma trained and specialize in working with women. I believe that goodness of fit and a trusting relationship is the key foundational element to the therapeutic process. I will look to you frequently to check-in and ensure that together, we are steering the course. In our work, we will make sense of your story in a space safe enough for new discoveries.Next available:Mon Sep 21 @ 7PM
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Olga Guzman Pinzon
LCSW
Virtual
Specializes in Anxiety, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress +10 moreSpeaks SpanishI am dedicated to helping adults (expatriates, immigrants, and multicultural individuals) who are navigating challenging situations. I specialize in supporting individuals experiencing anxiety and depression related to relocation, life transitions, cross-cultural adjustment, relational difficulties, interpersonal conflicts, past trauma, and unresolved grief. I believe that true healing happens in a safe and supportive environment, where you can feel fully heard and understood. This is a space to explore your thoughts and emotions without judgment, process feelings that have been held inside, and gently address how your body may carry stress or trauma. My aim is to help you gain clarity, deepen self-understanding, and develop practical tools that support emotional balance, resilience, and long-term growth. My approach is integrative and holistic, combining Brainspotting, Breathwork, Mindfulness, and other evidence-based techniques tailored to your unique needs. As a native Spanish speaker with over 15 years of international experience, I understand the emotional complexities of living across cultures and navigating life transitions, and I am committed to supporting you on your journey toward well-being and fulfillment.Next available:Tue Sep 22 @ 12PM
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Jessica Waldman
LCSW
Virtual
Specializes in Anxiety, Burnout +11 moreAs a licensed clinical therapist, with a focus on couples' counseling, my goal is to enhance, strengthen, and provide insights. I help clients to live a meaningful life with healthier relationships. I have experience working with clients who struggle with relationship issues, family conflict, loss, and daily life stressors. My client-centered approach allows me to meet my clients where they are through various counseling techniques including Gottman method interventions, cognitive behavioral therapy, emotionally focused therapy, and sex therapy to help them achieve their goals.Next available:Tue Sep 22 @ 10PM
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Christine Hines
LMHC
Virtual
Specializes in ADHD, Alzheimer's/Dementia +19 moreI’m really glad you’re here. Come exactly as you are—your strengths, your scars, your hopes, and the parts you’re still figuring out. I work with adults across the full lifespan, from age 18 through older adulthood, including individuals in geriatric and nursing‑home settings. I’m also trained to provide calm, steady support during moments of heightened stress or crisis. Choosing therapy is an act of courage, and I honor the strength it took to take this step. As a licensed psychotherapist in both New York and Florida, I offer a grounded, compassionate space where you can explore your story, understand unhelpful patterns, and build coping skills that support the life you want. You are the expert on your own experience. My role is to walk alongside you as you navigate it, with curiosity, respect, and care.Next available:Mon Sep 21 @ 10AM
High Satisfaction Rate
Laura Premo
LMHC
Virtual
Specializes in ADHD, Anxiety +14 moreI have been a practicing therapist for the past 12 years in many different backgrounds, from community mental health, to emergency care, and telehealth. I have extensive experience working with clients of all ages and demographics and believe that the therapy relationship is integral in the progress we will make together. I like to make sure I really get to know and understand a client's needs, situation and experiences, so that we can find the best possible strategies and approaches for feeling better. I will not only offer support and validation, but also individualized and realistic tools that you can apply to your everyday life. Generally I offer an eclectic approach tailored for you, utilizing person centered therapy, mindfulness and DBT skills.Next available:Wed Sep 23 @ 4PM
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Alethea Glave
LCSW
Virtual
Specializes in Anger Issues, Anxiety +12 moreWelcome to Octave! I’m a person-centered therapist who cares about what matters to you. I work with adults navigating anxiety, depression, grief, racial-based stress, identity concerns, and life transitions. Whether you're facing relationship or work issues, personal development challenges, or something else, I’m here to support you, help you build coping skills, and accept the best version of yourself. Starting therapy means choosing yourself—an important first step. I look forward to working with you.Next available:Mon Sep 21 @ 5PM
High Satisfaction Rate
Emily Riley
LMHC
Virtual
Specializes in ADHD, Anxiety +11 moreI act as a guide to help you grow towards healing, emphasize your strengths, and make meaningful changes. I work from a holistic approach to therapy where I collaborate with my clients and provide treatment best suited to individual needs. I will help you learn new skills you can use to effectively deal with everyday problems or overcome the struggles you have been dealing with for years. Learning how to deal with your problems and having a greater understanding of yourself will allow you to feel more confident and enable you to re-focus on what is important.Next available:Wed Sep 23 @ 4PM
High Satisfaction Rate
Leydi Fonseca
LCSW
Virtual
Specializes in Addiction (not substance use), ADHD +26 moreSpeaks SpanishWith 10+ years as an LCSW, I offer a reliable, compassionate space for people in life’s hardest moments and as things begin to feel better. My style is flexible, empathetic, honest, and grounded in kindness, humanity, and humor. I listen deeply to each person’s past, present, and future, helping them recognize both spoken and overlooked needs. I work to ease anxiety, depression, and distress while honoring each client’s uniqueness. When something is beyond my scope, I am transparent and help connect clients with the support they need.Next available:Fri Sep 18 @ 6PM
Neil (Nahum) Spirn
LMHC
Virtual & In-Person
Specializes in Addiction (not substance use), ADHD +17 moreI am a mental health counselor with a passion for helping individuals and families. I also spent many years as a teacher and even as a rabbi, which continues to shape the way I connect with and support others. If we work together, you can expect to feel that you have someone on your side and are not alone; to feel better about yourself and more hopeful; to gain insights into your inner and outer worlds; to learn helpful ways of interacting with family and friends; and to feel understood, validated, supported, and connected to a therapist who cares.Next available:Fri Sep 18 @ 4PM
High Satisfaction Rate
Celeste Benitez
LCSW
Virtual
Specializes in ADHD, Anger Issues +17 moreSpeaks SpanishStarting therapy can feel overwhelming, and taking the first step is brave. I believe deeply in resilience and work from a strengths-based perspective. Together, we’ll address your challenges while identifying and building on your existing strengths. My goal is to create a safe, supportive relationship where you feel accepted and not alone on this journey. I’m here to walk alongside you and create a space where you can feel safe to grow and heal. Welcome!Next available:Mon Sep 21 @ 9PM
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Deborah Unger
LCSW
Virtual & In-Person
Specializes in ADHD, Anxiety +6 moreI am an LCSW in the states of NY, MA&TX. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including Depression, Anxiety, Relationship Issues, Sports Performance, Memory Loss, Weight Loss, Grief, and Career challenges. I am Certified in Problem Solving Therapy (PST) and ADHD. My counseling style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialogue and treatment plan to meet your needs by using CBT. It takes courage to seek for a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change as I am here to support and empower you.Next available:Tue Sep 22 @ 9PM
High Satisfaction Rate
Marisa Dotts
LCSW
Virtual
Specializes in Anxiety, Burnout +13 moreI work with individuals navigating complex emotional experiences, identity-related stress, and life transitions. Together, we’ll create a space where you feel seen, supported, and empowered to take action. I often incorporate mindfulness-based strategies into our sessions, while also helping you set clear weekly goals to keep you motivated. We'll look at what's keeping you stuck and develop a plan to help you move forward with clarity and confidence. My approach is affirming, inclusive, and grounded in the belief that everyone deserves to live authentically and feel mentally well.Next available:Mon Sep 21 @ 4PM
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Michelle Truax
LPC
Virtual & In-Person
Specializes in Anxiety, Depression +8 moreI work with clients using a person-centered, solution-focused approach, often incorporating cognitive behavioral therapy to help reframe negative thinking patterns. I tailor treatment based on each client’s motivation for change, helping them set achievable goals that support progress. I also use motivational interviewing and integrate mindfulness techniques when appropriate. My goal is to meet you where you are and support you in moving forward with clarity and intention.Next available:Mon Sep 21 @ 1PM
Frequently asked questions about therapists in New York
What matters for your care is that your therapist is licensed in the state where you live. To see an Octave therapist, you are matched with a clinician licensed in New York, whether you meet online or in person. Some licenses fall under interstate agreements that let a therapist practice in more than one state, but you never have to sort that out yourself. Octave confirms every therapist is licensed to work with New York residents before matching you.
To practice in New York, a therapist must hold an active New York license. That means completing a master's or doctoral degree in a mental health field, finishing thousands of hours of supervised clinical work, and passing a national or state licensing exam. Licenses are renewed on a schedule and require ongoing education. Every Octave therapist practicing in New York holds a current New York license, reviewed by our clinical team before they join.
New York therapists practice under several license types, most commonly Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFT), and Licensed Professional Counselors (LPC). You may also work with psychologists who hold a PhD or PsyD. All are qualified to provide talk therapy, and the right fit depends on what you want to work on more than the letters after their name. Octave works with licensed therapists across these credentials in New York.
Yes. If your Octave therapist in New York is not the right fit, you can switch at any time at no additional cost. Finding the right match matters more than getting it right on the first try, and it is common to need a session or two to know. Just let us know and we will help you find another licensed New York therapist who suits your needs.
No. You do not need a diagnosis, a referral, or a specific reason to start therapy in New York. Many people see a New York therapist to work through stress, relationships, life changes, or feelings that are hard to name. Your therapist focuses on your goals and what you want to get out of care, not on putting a label on you.
Start with what you want to work on, then look for a New York therapist whose experience and approach match. Practical fit counts too: whether they take your insurance, their availability, and whether you feel comfortable with them. With Octave, you answer a few questions during intake and get matched with a licensed New York therapist who fits your needs, so you do not have to sort through directories on your own.
Look for an active New York license, which confirms the therapist has met the education, training, and exam requirements to practice in New York. Common credentials include LCSW, LMFT, and LPC, along with psychologists who hold a PhD or PsyD. Beyond the license, check that their experience lines up with what you want to work on. Every Octave therapist in New York is licensed and reviewed for credentials, experience, and clinical approach before joining the platform.
In everyday use, "therapist" and "counselor" often mean the same thing: a trained professional who provides talk therapy. Both can be licensed to treat mental health concerns, and what matters most is their license, training, and experience, not the title they use. Octave connects you with licensed New York therapists whose background fits what you are looking for.
A therapist provides talk therapy to help you work through thoughts, feelings, and behavior. A psychiatrist is a medical doctor who can diagnose conditions and prescribe medication. Some people work with both. Octave provides therapy in New York, and if medication is something you want to explore, your therapist can talk it through with you and help coordinate care with an outside prescriber.
"Therapist" is a broad term for any licensed professional who provides talk therapy. A psychologist is one kind of therapist, someone with a doctoral degree (PhD or PsyD) who may also do psychological testing. Both provide therapy, and for most people the choice comes down to fit and experience rather than the specific degree. Octave works with licensed New York therapists across these backgrounds.
The most important things are a valid New York license, experience with what you want to work on, and an approach you feel comfortable with. Practical details matter too: whether they are in-network with your insurance, how soon they are available, and whether you connect with them in early sessions. Octave weighs these factors when matching you with a licensed New York therapist, so you are paired with someone who fits both your needs and your schedule.