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Top therapists in West Islip, NY accepting new patients
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“In our sessions, you can expect a warm, non-judgmental environment where you feel heard and understood.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My approach in therapy is collaborative. I aim to create a warm yet direct environment, using humor when appropriate to foster a safe and comfortable space for growth.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Direct, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
“By using a eclectic approach, I am able to help you understand yourself, which will allow you to choose your path to a healthier you.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Men's issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I am a very determined, resilient and empowering therapist that will work diligently to provide you with unconditional support and help you to reach your goals.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
“My approach is truly holistic: I look at the whole person—physical health, family and social environment, emotional well-being, nutrition, sleep, and stress—so we can create a plan that fits your life, not just your symptoms.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, OCD
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“My goal is to provide you with the insight and tools needed to address your challenges, reduce your stress and anxiety, and empower you to reach your authentic, higher self.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My Counseling approach, as a Licensed Clinical Social Work Therapist is both empathic and results oriented.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
“I am passionate about working collaboratively with clients and families, to help them achieve their goals, and maximize their overall quality of life.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Relationship issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I have a holistic approach to treatment using cognitive behavioral strategies in conjunction with psychodynamic theory.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My current specializations are working with children/teens/young adults with Anxiety/ADHD/ASD as well as LGBTQ children/youth/young adults.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Family issues, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+
Creative, Humorous, Inquisitive
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Truly accepting, non-judgmental and passionate about what I do.
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I have over 15 years of experience helping patients recognize how symptoms manifest, to foster control over anxiety and depression plaguing him/her.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“Using trauma-focused approaches like EMDR and parts work, I help young adults, parents, professionals, and high-achievers process what's keeping you stuck.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+
Challenging, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
“Treatment is generally based on the Cognitive-Behavioral (CBT) model, a scientific empirically-based treatment method.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“I integrate techniques like motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral strategies, mindfulness, and empathic listening to understand your unique needs.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Do you notice patterns of behaviors that you are unsatisfied with? Therapy is a significant step towards working through and facing life's most difficult challenges. I have worked with adults, adolescents and children treating issues of adjustment, self-doubt, mood swings, trauma and anxiety attacks. When you approach the therapeutic process with curiosity, you can grow, heal, and thrive.
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
“As your therapist, my goal is to create a nurturing therapeutic environment tailored to each client, empowering them to learn more about themselves...”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, OCD, PTSD
Creative, Direct, Energetic
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I strive to create a safe and nurturing environment in which one feels supported in their efforts to change as well as connected with one's strengths.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Diabetes
Creative, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
“I create a compassionate and confidential space to explore your thoughts, rediscover your strengths, and heal at your own pace.”
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Direct, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I am trained in cognitive-behavioral strategies, and skilled at creating a warm, non-judgmental, and safe environment for you to talk about personal and upsetting situations and feelings.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Panic disorders
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“I believe all people are unique and work to provide a safe, non-judgmental environment for individuals to discover strategies that work for them.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“My goal is to help you understand yourself with greater honesty and clarity, so we can build a treatment plan that genuinely supports your wellbeing.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I take a collaborative, goal-focused approach to therapy using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Together, we explore the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, and develop practical strategies for lasting change.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“My goal is to help you develop and instill healthy coping mechanisms so that you may lead a fulfilling life beyond our sessions.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
“My warm yet assertive approach, combined with my outspoken belief in your abilities, creates a supportive, collaborative environment for you to speak your truth.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“My expertise is in trauma and PTSD and I treat adults via individual, couples or group therapy. I'm also an Army veteran.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Challenging, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner licensed to provide family-centered healthcare to patients of all ages.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
“My goal is to make therapy as easy as possible, and I like to make it as much of a conversation as possible.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“My down-to-earth approach helps clients feel comfortable and safe to explore and grow in skills to manage difficult and challenging areas of development.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Panic disorders, PTSD
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 15 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“As a South Asian therapist, I offer a culturally attuned, trauma-informed space where we can explore complex identity issues, generational pressures, relationship dynamics, and the emotional toll of navigating multiple worlds.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Holistic, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“As a solution-focused therapist I honor the interconnection of Mind, Body and Spirit by applying complementary approaches and techniques (cognitive, behavioral, analytical, EMDR)”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Holistic, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“I believe therapy is a collaborative and reflective process, where my role is to support you in identifying goals and overcome impediments to those goals.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Creative, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 15 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I incorporate evidence-based techniques such as narrative therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), and mindfulness to address each individual's unique needs.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Humorous, Inquisitive, Participatory
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
“I empower clients to uncover their inner strengths and navigate life challenges with resilience and confidence.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Creative, Empowering
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I offer a mindfulness approach to help you cope during difficult times, overcome crisis and foster resilience.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Challenging, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My goal is to provide you with a nonjudgemental supportive environment while helping you navigate change within your life.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“Transitions are pivotal moments in our lives full of opportunity. I believe that therapy can provide the guidance necessary to work through transitions and ultimately, reach your utmost potential.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues, Relationship issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
“I am compassionate, non-biased and very open to all sides. My approach is practical, solution focused working toward long lasting positive change.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, PTSD
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Hi, I'm Elizabeth. I'm an LCSW with 10+ years of experience helping clients work towards their life goals.
Life today can be very stressful. We play many roles and we are constantly bombarded with information. We have many responsibilities and too little time. Sometimes it's hard to talk to your friends because they're going through the same thing and you don't want to burden them.
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, OCD, Relationship issues
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Angela Plischtejew-abramov
Psychiatric Mental Health NP
Virtual & in-person • 18 mi away • Rockville Centre, NY
“I aim to understand each individual's unique experiences and collaborate on developing tailored treatment plans.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, OCD
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
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About our therapists located within 20 miles of West Islip, NY
Number of therapists within 20 miles of West Islip, NY
131+
Average years in practice
11 years
Top specialties offered
- 97%Anxiety
- 95%Depression
- 85%Relationship issues
- 84%Stress management
- 77%Family issues
Insurances accepted
- 95%Aetna
- 86%Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield New York
- 84%Cigna
- 72%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 70%United Healthcare
Languages spoken
- 96%English
- 8%Spanish
- 3%French
- 2%Haitian Creole
- 2%Russian
How they see their clients
- 96%In-person or online
- 4%In-person only
Provider gender
- 79%Woman
- 21%Man
License types
- 34%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 27%Licensed Mental Health Counselor
- 14%Clinical Psychologist
- 14%Nurse Practitioner
- 5%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
Treatment approaches
- 99%Individual therapy
- 32%Family therapy
- 27%Child or adolescent therapy
- 18%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 West Islip
Finding the right therapist in West Islip starts with getting clear on what you're looking for. Consider the concerns you want to address — such as anxiety, depression, stress, grief, or relationship challenges — and look for a licensed provider who specializes in those areas. Common credentials include LCSW, LMHC, LMFT, and psychologist. Reading a provider's bio can help you understand their approach and decide if they're a good match before you book.
West Islip is part of a broader Long Island community with access to providers in nearby towns like Bay Shore, Babylon, Lindenhurst, and East Islip. Many therapists in the area offer both in-person and virtual sessions, giving you flexibility to fit care into your schedule. If you're considering couples therapy, family therapy, or individual support, the right provider is likely closer than you think.
Therapy on Long Island can be expensive without coverage, but using your in-network insurance benefits is one of the most reliable ways to reduce what you pay. On Headway, you can enter your insurance details 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 West Islip who fits both your clinical needs and your budget.
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