Find a therapist in Albany, NY — covered by insurance
Top therapists in Albany, NY accepting new patients
Mental health care in Albany is accessible through Headway, serving South End, Arbor Hill, Downtown and beyond. Our 8,368 providers offer personalized talk therapy and medication management, with many available within two weeks and accepting insurance plans.
I am invested in you finding a life worth living. My goal as a therapist is to help clients grow and reach their goals. To allow challenges to help them grow and understand their resilience. My areas of speciality include eating disorders, body image, anxiety, depression, and trauma. My goal is to facilitate clients to live a life that is consistent with each clients’ values, needs and priorities.
Feeling overwhelmed? Believe you aren't good enough? Dealing with grief/loss? Struggling to adjust to life challenges (health problems, career, college, infertility)? Experiencing relationship difficulties? Want to learn how to effectively communicate with others? I'm eager to hear your story. I'll encourage you to express your thoughts, feelings, and experiences at your own pace. From there, we will work together to identify problematic beliefs and behaviors impacting different aspects of your life with the goal of gaining a new perspective and using your strengths to create a healthy lifestyle.
My clinical training was in adult psychiatry at Columbia University Medical Center. I earned a Masters degree in Social Work from Florida International University and a PhD in Social Welfare from the City University of New York Graduate Center.
I specialize in working with adults who feel excluded in one way or another either at work, in their family, community, or society at large--immigrants, people of color, those with disabilities, LGBTQ+, etc. Even if you don't identify yourself in these ways, being treated as if you don't belong can impact parts of your life and I want to provide you support.
I generally assist adults with depression, anxiety, health problems, relationship issues, grief/loss, work stress, school issues, infertility, and parenting. My approach is warm, interactive and non-judgmental. I believe in collaborating with my clients to tailor a treatment plan to fit their unique needs. Depending on your goals in therapy, I generally incorporate a strength-based approach using cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness, motivational interviewing techniques and/or psychodynamic approaches to help increase self-awareness, engage in problem solving skills and teach positive coping strategies.
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I am a licensed social worker with over twenty years of experience supporting children, individuals, and families. My professional background includes working in diverse settings such as outpatient community mental health clinics, psychiatric hospitals, and educational environments. I hold a Master of Social Work degree from SUNY Stony Brook and a post-graduate certificate from the NYU Silver School of Social Work.
I specialize in treating anxiety disorders and providing guidance during life transitions. My approach is compassionate, client-centered, and tailored to meet the unique needs of each individual I work with.
About our therapists located within 20 miles of Albany, NY
- 100%Anxiety
- 93%Depression
- 86%Stress management
- 82%Trauma
- 75%Grief or loss
- 96%Aetna
- 93%Cigna
- 93%Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield New York
- 89%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 79%Highmark BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York
- 100%English
- 7%Spanish
- 4%Portuguese
- 4%Tagalog
- 4%Twi
- 96%In-person or online
- 4%In-person only
- 86%Woman
- 14%Man
- 39%Licensed Mental Health Counselor
- 29%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 21%Nurse Practitioner
- 7%Clinical Psychologist
- 4%Licensed Creative Arts Therapist
- 100%Individual therapy
- 32%Family therapy
- 18%Child or adolescent therapy
- 14%Couples therapy
Frequently asked questions
Find the right therapist for you
Headway makes it easy to find support for your mental health — from finding the right provider, to understanding costs, to scheduling with ease.
Factors to Consider When Choosing a Therapist in Albany
Finding the right therapist in Albany, NY starts with getting clear on what you're looking for. Whether you need support for anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, or something else, choosing a licensed provider who specializes in your area of concern can make a meaningful difference. Albany has a range of provider types available — including licensed mental health counselors (LMHCs), licensed clinical social workers (LCSWs), psychologists, and psychiatrists — each with different training and areas of focus.
Beyond specialty, consider the practical details that affect whether you'll stick with care: scheduling, location, and whether you prefer in-person or virtual sessions. Many providers in Albany now offer both. Reading a provider's bio before booking can help you understand their approach and decide if they're a good match. A free phone consultation, when available, is another way to gauge fit before committing.
Therapy in Albany can be expensive without insurance coverage. Using your in-network benefits is one of the most reliable ways to reduce your out-of-pocket costs. On Headway, you can enter your insurance information to see estimated session costs before you book, and many patients pay as low as $0 per visit. Nationally, Headway partners with over 100 insurance plans, making it easier to find a provider in Albany who fits both your clinical needs and your budget.
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