Find a therapist in Merrick, NY — covered by insurance
Top therapists in Merrick, NY accepting new patients
Merrick residents can access therapy and medication management through Headway's network of 8,438 providers. Serving neighborhoods like Bellmore, Freeport, and Baldwin, we offer flexible scheduling with availability as soon as next day. Work with insurance to minimize out-of-pocket costs.
Hi, I’m Chamin!
I bring over 25 years of experience to my work with individuals, couples, and groups, helping them move from feeling overwhelmed to truly empowered. My expertise has led to regular media contributions on platforms like The TODAY Show and CBS Sunday Morning, and I am the author of Seeking Soulmate: Ditch the Dating Game and Find Real Connection. I founded Chamin Ajjan Psychotherapy to provide a warm, welcoming, and supportive space where clinical excellence meets compassionate care and a little pop culture when I can throw it in. I am dedicated to helping you navigate life's challenges with a collaboration rooted in deep experience and practical, effective tools.
Hello, I’m Vincent. I am a Licensed Psychoanalyst/Psychotherapist (LP) with a private practice in Manhattan, offering both in-person and telehealth sessions. I bring my own lived experiences and cultural attunement into the room to build a deeply trusting and authentic therapeutic alliance with my clients.
I am a clinical psychotherapist with almost a decade of experience working with couples and adults who want to better understand themselves, and work towards creating the lives and relationships they crave. I am passionate about helping people reconnect to themselves, their hopes, and their autonomy. I specialize in relational/marital challenges, anxiety, grief, addiction, eating disorders, and trauma.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist in New York State, practicing out of New York City. I work with adolescents and adults who experience a range of difficulties, including anxiety, depression, the after-effects of trauma, overthinking, procrastination, low self-esteem, relationship issues, and challenges related to identity and values. I also specialize in working with family members of individuals who suffer from severe mental illness.
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I help college-bound teens and young adults work through repetitive thoughts of worry, insecurities, productivity pressure, people pleasing, loneliness and a range of other obstacles. In the therapy space, clients find their confidence so that they can build healthier relationships with family, friends, and partners. I specialize in working with disordered eating and body image concerns. My approach is warm, open, and straightforward.
About our therapists located within 20 miles of Merrick, NY
- 98%Anxiety
- 96%Depression
- 86%Stress management
- 85%Relationship issues
- 80%Family issues
- 96%Aetna
- 88%Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield New York
- 81%Cigna
- 75%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 65%Oxford
- 96%English
- 16%Spanish
- 3%French
- 3%Haitian Creole
- 3%Hebrew
- 99%In-person or online
- 1%In-person only
- 80%Woman
- 20%Man
- 37%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 28%Licensed Mental Health Counselor
- 13%Clinical Psychologist
- 12%Nurse Practitioner
- 6%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
- 100%Individual therapy
- 37%Family therapy
- 26%Child or adolescent therapy
- 24%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 Merrick
Finding the right therapist in Merrick starts with getting clear on what kind of support you're looking for. Whether you're seeking help with anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or life transitions, look for a licensed provider who has experience with your specific concerns. Common provider types include licensed mental health counselors (LMHCs), licensed clinical social workers (LCSWs), psychologists, and psychiatrists — each with different training and areas of focus. Reading a provider's bio can help you understand their approach and decide if they're a good match.
Practical details matter, too. Consider whether you prefer in-person sessions in Merrick or the flexibility of virtual appointments, and look for a provider whose availability fits your schedule. If you'd like help with medication management alongside talk therapy, a psychiatrist or psychiatric nurse practitioner may be the right fit.
Therapy in the Merrick area can be expensive without coverage, but affordable options exist when you use your in-network insurance benefits. On Headway, you can enter your insurance details to see estimated session costs upfront, and many patients pay as low as $0 per visit. Nationally, Headway partners with over 100 insurance plans, making it easier to find a therapist who fits both your needs and your budget.
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