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Relational, trauma-informed therapists across New York

Find a Therapist Who Feels Like the Right Fit

Browse our New York therapists by availability, insurance, language, and clinical fit. You can request someone specific or let us help you choose.

How matching works

We will help you find your match

Some people arrive with a clear sense of who they would like to meet. Others discover what feels right as they learn more about the clinicians available. Either way, our matching process is here to help you begin with more clarity and care.

When you reach out, we take time to understand what may matter most for you: your goals, what you are hoping feels different, your therapy-style preferences, any identity or lived-experience preferences, your insurance, your availability, and whether you are open to working with a supervised clinician. Then we suggest up to three clinicians who may feel like a strong fit.

We cannot always guarantee a therapist who matches every part of your identity or experience. We will be honest about what is possible and help you find a clinician who can meet your life with care, respect, and real attention.

Finding the right match for you

For some people, fit means working with someone who shares or understands part of their identity, culture, or lived experience. For others, fit may be more about pace, warmth, clinical style, insurance, or the bodily sense that starting with this person feels steady and aligned.

We take all of it seriously. Fit can include:

Identity & lived experienceCulture, family & belongingBody, neurodivergence & embodimentRelationships, intimacy & attachmentTrauma, grief & emotional patternsTherapy style & presenceInsurance & availabilitySupervised or fully licensed care

Meet our New York therapists

Each profile gives you a feel for who a clinician is and who they tend to work well with. You are welcome to browse and request someone specific, or let us help you choose.

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Filters are a starting point for fit, not a guarantee of a specific match.

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Looking for support with substance use or serious mental illness? Talk with our team first so we can make sure you're matched with the right clinician and level of care.

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Karen Garcia, MHC-LP

Karen Garcia, MHC-LP

She / her · supervised clinician

A warm, practical therapist for teens ages 16+, adults, couples, and families navigating anxiety, work stress, life changes, and uncertainty — in English or Spanish.

Good fit for

Anxiety, depression & stressWork stress & career transitionsLife transitions & self-esteemAutistic & ADHD teens and adultsCouples & family relationshipsEnglish & Spanish — all session formats

Style: Warm · Nonjudgmental · Collaborative · Practical

Pronouns
She / her
Best fit for
Anxiety, work stress, career transitions, life transitions, self-esteem, relationship and family concerns
Insurance
Aetna, Anthem / Empire BlueCross, Excellus BCBS, Highmark BCBS of NY, Out-of-state BCBS (BlueCard), Carelon, Cigna, EmblemHealth, MagnaCare, Meritain, NYSHIP / The Empire PlanCoverage varies by plan and clinician.
Availability
Currently accepting new clients
Schedule
Evenings and weekends
Self-pay
Individual $150 (sliding scale $75–$150) · Couples $200 (sliding scale $100–$200)
Approach
Person-centered, CBT, Solution-focused therapy
Works with
Teens ages 16 and older, adults, couples, families, neurodivergent clients, online across New York
Zaire Smalls, MHC-LP

Zaire Smalls, MHC-LP

She / her / hers · supervised clinician

A collaborative, culturally responsive therapist who centers the ways culture, family, identity, and community shape emotional wellbeing.

Good fit for

Culture, family & identityAnxiety, panic & ADHDTrauma & self-criticismAnger & emotional regulationIdentity developmentLife transitions

Style: Warm · Collaborative · Culturally responsive · Authentic

Pronouns
She / her / hers
Best fit for
Anxiety, panic attacks, ADHD, depression, trauma, anger and emotional regulation, life transitions
Insurance
Aetna, Anthem / Empire BlueCross, Excellus BCBS, Highmark BCBS of NY, Out-of-state BCBS (BlueCard), Carelon, Cigna, EmblemHealth, MagnaCare, Meritain, NYSHIP / The Empire PlanCoverage varies by plan and clinician.
Availability
Currently accepting new clients
Schedule
Evenings only (6 pm and later)
Self-pay
Individual $150 (sliding scale $75–$150) · Couples $200 (sliding scale $100–$200)
Approach
DBT skills, CBT, Mindfulness, Strengths-based, Integrative
Works with
Teens ages 16 and older, adults, couples, families, clients exploring identity, online clients, online across New York
Michelle Batista, MHC-LP

Michelle Batista, MHC-LP

She / her / hers · supervised clinician

A warm, steady therapist for people navigating overwhelm, grief, and the pressure to hold everything together, with care in English and Spanish.

Good fit for

Anxiety, panic & overwhelmGrief & lossEmotional regulationBicultural identity & family expectationsEnglish & SpanishInsight plus practical toolsFeeling stuck despite real effort

Style: Warm · Engaged · Steady · Collaborative

Pronouns
She / her / hers
Best fit for
Anxiety, panic, overwhelm, grief and loss, emotional dysregulation, self-doubt, life stress, feeling stuck
Insurance
Aetna, Anthem / Empire BlueCross, Excellus BCBS, Highmark BCBS of NY, Out-of-state BCBS (BlueCard), Carelon, Cigna, EmblemHealth, MagnaCare, Meritain, NYSHIP / The Empire PlanCoverage varies by plan and clinician.
Availability
Currently full — accepting waitlist requests
Schedule
Mornings and afternoons
Self-pay
Individual $150 (sliding scale $75–$150) · Couples $200 (sliding scale $100–$200)
Approach
Person-centered, CBT-informed
Works with
Adults, Spanish-speaking clients, clients wanting insight and tools, online across New York
Ryn Cagle, LMHC

Ryn Cagle, LMHC

They / them / theirs · fully licensed

Especially good with people who have spent a long time feeling not-quite-understood — by past therapists, by systems, or by the people around them.

Good fit for

ADHD, autistic & neurodivergent adultsQueer, trans & gender-diverse clientsChronic illness & disabilityHealth anxiety & medical conditionsReligious trauma

Style: Supportive · Transparent · Collaborative · Gently challenging

Pronouns
They / them / theirs
Best fit for
Identity, ADHD, autism, neurodivergence, chronic illness, religious trauma
Insurance
Aetna, Anthem / Empire BlueCross, Excellus BCBS, Highmark BCBS of NY, Out-of-state BCBS (BlueCard), Carelon, Cigna, EmblemHealth, MagnaCare, Meritain, NYSHIP / The Empire PlanAlso sees clients with United HealthCare / Optum, Oxford, Oscar, or UMR who have out-of-network benefits; you pay your in-network copay. Coverage varies by plan and clinician.
Availability
Currently accepting new clients
Schedule
Evenings and afternoons, with some late-morning times
Self-pay
Individual $200 (sliding scale $75–$200) · Couples $250 (sliding scale $100–$250)
Approach
DBT skills, Integrative
Works with
Adults, ADHD clients, autistic clients, queer and trans clients, neurodivergent clients, chronically ill and disabled clients, online across New York
Cameron Eshgh, LMHC-D

Cameron Eshgh, LMHC-D

All / any · fully licensed

A relational, depth-oriented therapist for people who understand themselves well and still feel stuck — who want change that is lived, not just understood.

Good fit for

Insight that has not become changeAttachment & relational patternsTrauma & nervous-system stressPerfectionism & high-achiever stressIdentity, meaning & self-trustCouples

Style: Warm · Depth-oriented · Relationally engaged · Integrative

Pronouns
All / any
Best fit for
Anxiety, burnout, perfectionism, attachment wounds, relationship patterns
Insurance
Aetna, Anthem / Empire BlueCross, Excellus BCBS, Highmark BCBS of NY, Out-of-state BCBS (BlueCard), Carelon, Cigna, EmblemHealth, MagnaCare, Meritain, NYSHIP / The Empire Plan, NYCE PPO, United HealthCare / Optum, Oxford, Oscar, UMRCoverage varies by plan and clinician.
Availability
Currently full — accepting waitlist requests
Schedule
Early mornings, mornings, afternoons, and early evenings (latest appointment 6 pm)
Self-pay
Individual $250 (sliding scale $150–$250) · Couples $350 (sliding scale $200–$350)
Approach
EMDR-trained, DBT-trained, IFS-informed, Attachment-focused, Integrative
Works with
Adults, couples, reflective clients, relationship pattern clients, online across New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Florida, and Vermont

Working with a supervised clinician

Some clients are matched with one of our supervised clinicians, licensed-eligible therapists who practice under close supervision from experienced New York-licensed clinicians, within the same relational, trauma-informed framework as the rest of the team.

Choosing a supervised clinician often means sooner availability and strong insurance access, without compromising the quality or depth of care. Many people do some of their deepest work with them.

Questions about finding a therapist

Do I need to choose a therapist myself?

No. You are welcome to read through profiles, but you do not have to decide alone. Our intake process helps us understand what kind of fit may matter for you.

Can I ask for a therapist who shares part of my identity or lived experience?

Yes. If shared identity, culture, neurodivergence, relationship structure, spirituality, or lived experience matters to you, tell us. We will factor it into matching whenever possible.

Can you guarantee a specific identity match?

We cannot always guarantee a therapist who matches every part of your identity or experience. We will be honest about what is possible and help you find a clinician who can meet your life with care, respect, and real attention.

What if it does not feel like the right fit?

Fit matters. If something does not feel right, let us know. We will talk it through and help you consider another clinician when possible.

Are supervised clinicians qualified?

Yes. They are licensed-eligible therapists practicing under close supervision from experienced New York-licensed clinicians, within our shared relational, trauma-informed framework.

Not sure who to choose?

You do not have to have the perfect words or know exactly who you are looking for. Reach out, and we will help you find a therapist who may feel like the right fit.