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TherapistAtlas is an independent, free directory of licensed therapists. We build every listing from public records — the National Provider Identifier registry and state licensing boards — and check each license before publishing. No venture-backed network owns us, and no one can pay to appear more trustworthy than they are.

13,859 licensed therapists across New York State. Starting with the largest cities:

• New York 1,660
• Brooklyn 1,129
• Rochester 1,073
• Bronx 645
• Staten Island 554
• Buffalo 526
• Albany 511
• Syracuse 471

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Browse by specialty

• Licensed Master Social Workers 882
• Creative Arts Therapists 136
• Clinical Social Workers 6,089
• Mental Health Counselors 4,807
• Psychologists 1,893
• Marriage & Family Therapists 42
• Psychoanalysts 10

Plain-English answers to the questions people actually have when they look for a therapist.

• Guide How much does therapy cost in New York? A complete breakdown of therapy costs in New York, covering private-pay rates by location, insurance copays and out-of-network math, Medicaid options, and five concrete ways to pay less — including sliding-scale fees, training clinics, and community health centers.
• Guide Sliding scale therapy in NYC: how it works and how to find a therapist Sliding scale therapy in NYC means therapists adjust session fees based on income, with private therapists typically charging $60–$150 and training clinics or community health centers as low as $0. This guide explains who qualifies, how to ask, and where to find verified low-fee options across all five boroughs.
• Guide EMDR therapists in Rochester, NY: what it costs, what to look for, and how to find one A guide for people in the Rochester area seeking EMDR therapy, covering how the eight-phase protocol works, local private-pay rates, insurance billing realities, credential verification, and questions to ask before booking. Includes links to license-verified therapist listings on TherapistAtlas.
• Guide How to find a therapist in New York who takes your insurance A step-by-step guide to finding an in-network therapist in New York: verifying your plan, calling to confirm availability, using out-of-network benefits and superbills, EAP options, Medicaid managed care, and public alternatives when insurance falls short.
• Guide Couples therapy in New York: cost, insurance, and how to find the right therapist Finding a couples therapist in New York typically costs $200–$450 per session in private practice, with lower rates available in outer boroughs, upstate, and through sliding-scale arrangements. This guide covers what to expect on cost, how insurance rules work, who does couples work in New York, and what the first session looks like.
• Guide EMDR therapy in New York: what it is, what it costs, and how to find a therapist A practical guide to EMDR therapy in New York covering how the treatment works, typical session counts, cost ranges by region, insurance coverage, and how to find and verify a licensed EMDR-trained therapist.
• Guide Grief therapists in Rochester, NY: approaches, costs, and how to find a licensed one A guide to grief therapy in Rochester, NY covering evidence-informed approaches, typical costs, insurance, credentials to look for, and questions to ask before booking a licensed therapist.
• Guide LMHC, LCSW, or psychologist — which type of therapist do you need in New York? A complete credential explainer covering every therapy license type you'll encounter in New York — LCSW, LMHC, psychologist, LMSW, LCAT, LMFT, and psychoanalyst — with verified provider counts and practical guidance on what actually predicts whether therapy will help you.