Find a therapist in Elmira, NY — covered by insurance
Top therapists in Elmira, NY accepting new patients
Elmira's mental health care is accessible through Headway's network of 8,385 empowering, affirming providers across Southside, Downtown, and surrounding areas. Enjoy free initial consultations, virtual or in-person sessions, and support for various needs with providers ready to help within the next two weeks.
Have you found yourself growing more distant in relationships? Are you struggling to find ways to function in the world? I work with individuals seeking greater clarity, balance, and emotional well-being. I offer a grounded, compassionate approach that values collaboration and thoughtful reflection. I have experience in working with all ages I am committed to creating a therapeutic space that supports growth, understanding, and long-term resilience.
Greetings and welcome. My name is Osa. I am a licensed mental counselor with the state of New York with experience in supporting children, teens adults, in both outpatient and community settings. My background includes community mental health school based counseling,private practice and agency setting giving me all wide view of many ways people seek support I hold a masters degree in clinical mental health counseling and have extensive clinical training with diverse individuals and family I am trained in travel informed solution focus DBT and motivational interviewing, and I enjoy using strength based approaches to help clients feel empowered from the start
Whether you're coming to therapy individually, as a couple, or as a family, my goal is to create a supportive, nonjudgmental space where you feel understood, challenged in healthy ways, and empowered to move toward lasting growth.
With over 25 years of experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I specialize in supporting individuals navigating grief and loss, life transitions, chronic illness, trauma (including first responders), aging-related concerns, and members of the agricultural and farming communities.
I provide telehealth services across multiple states, I’m here to support you on your journey toward healing and growth.
About our therapists serving Elmira, NY
- 98%Anxiety
- 93%Depression
- 86%Stress management
- 81%Relationship issues
- 75%Trauma
- 96%Aetna
- 85%Cigna
- 78%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 76%Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield New York
- 55%United Healthcare
- 98%English
- 11%Spanish
- 2%Russian
- 1%Mandarin
- 1%French
- 90%Online only
- 10%In-person or online
- 81%Woman
- 18%Man
- 1%Non-binary
- 47%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 29%Licensed Mental Health Counselor
- 9%Nurse Practitioner
- 8%Clinical Psychologist
- 3%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
- 99%Individual therapy
- 28%Family therapy
- 17%Couples therapy
- 14%Child or adolescent 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 Elmira
Finding the right therapist in Elmira, NY starts with identifying what kind of support you're looking for. Many providers in the area specialize in common concerns like anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, and relationship challenges. Consider whether you'd prefer individual, couples, or family sessions — and whether you want to meet in person or connect virtually. Virtual sessions can also expand your options beyond Elmira to include licensed providers across New York State.
Choosing a licensed provider is an important step. Look for credentials like LCSW, LMHC, LMFT, or psychologist (PhD or PsyD), which indicate that a provider has completed supervised clinical training and meets New York State licensing requirements. Reading a provider's bio can help you understand their approach, areas of focus, and whether they may be a good match before you commit to a first session.
Therapy in Elmira can be more affordable than you might expect when you use your insurance benefits. Seeing an in-network provider is one of the most reliable ways to reduce your out-of-pocket costs, and many patients pay as low as $0 per visit depending on their plan. On Headway, you can enter your insurance details to see estimated session costs before you book. Nationally, Headway partners with over 100 insurance plans, making it easier to find a therapist who fits both your clinical needs and your budget.
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