Online therapy in New York, NY
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Therapists offering online sessions in New York State
42 therapists listed in New York State work online only; 12 of them are linked here. Open a profile to see their specialties and how to reach them.
- Aaron LubinerClinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
- Abraham JimenezCounselor, LMHC
- Adam SirokyClinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
- Adrianna BeckCounselor, LMHC, MS, BS, CASAC-T, KAP
- Akilah SiglerCounselor, MSEd, LMHC-D, LPC
- Alba ReyesClinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
- Alessandra MikicClinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
- Alethea GlaveClinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
- Ali HonigClinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
- Alize CooleyMarriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
- Alona PerlinClinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
- Alondra CastroCounselor, LMHC-D, LPC, NCC, EMDR
Therapy in New York by the numbers
Based on 2748 licensed therapists across the US, including 19 in New York · Updated July 2026
Online vs. in-person therapy in New York
Compare the two formats to find what works best for you
| Aspect | Online | In-Person |
|---|---|---|
| Convenience | Sessions from home, no commute | Dedicated space away from daily life |
| Cost | Usually similar rates, no travel costs | Standard rates, plus travel time |
| Scheduling | More flexible, evenings/weekends | Standard office hours |
| Privacy | Private from your own space | Confidential office setting |
| Effectiveness | Equally effective for most conditions | Gold standard, all conditions |
| Best for | Anxiety, depression, stress, coaching | Complex trauma, severe conditions, children |
| Technology | Requires stable internet + camera | No technology needed |
| Accessibility | Anywhere in the therapist's licensed state(s) | Limited to local area |
What to expect from therapy in New York
You don't need a crisis or a diagnosis to start — here's what starting online therapy in New York usually looks like.
Setting up your space
Pick the room in your New York home where a closed door actually means privacy, and sit facing the light rather than a window. Headphones keep your side of the conversation yours; the therapist sends the session link ahead of time.
First online session
Expect a few minutes on practicalities — a backup phone number, where you'll be during sessions — and then questions about what brought you. If something about where you live or work is part of it, say so early; that shapes what the therapist asks next.
Building the therapeutic relationship
Research shows that therapeutic alliance in online therapy is comparable to in-person. Your therapist will use techniques adapted for video — maintaining eye contact, reading body language, and creating a warm, supportive environment.
Between sessions
Keeping a regular slot matters more than any single session. With no commute across New York, a weekly hour is easier to protect when work or family gets busy.
Knowing when to switch
If video stops working for you — no private space anymore, or a need for more intensive care — ask about moving to an office within reach of New York. Many therapists work hybrid, and those who don't can usually refer you.
Why online therapy is growing in New York
Online therapy has become one of the most common ways to start treatment in New York. In the most populous city in the country, with a famously fast pace, a video session removes the parts that most often stop people booking: the commute, the waiting room, and finding an hour that fits around work.
For New York residents dealing with fast-paced lifestyle, career burnout, and high cost of living, the bigger gain is choice. Video widens your options from therapists within driving distance to every therapist licensed in New York — which matters most when what you need is a specialty the next neighborhood over doesn't have.
Online therapists in New York, NY: the local picture
FindSupport lists 19 therapists in New York, but their profiles don't say yet whether they work by video. That's a gap in the listings, not a no — many therapists add online sessions if you ask.
New York isn't the only place to look. Buffalo adds 26 more New York State listings, 1 of them with online sessions on the profile. A therapist based in Buffalo who is licensed in New York can work with you by video without either of you traveling.
Looking at a neighboring state? FindSupport lists 8 therapists in New Haven, Connecticut, but unless one of them is also licensed in New York, they can't see you online while you're in New York. Meeting in person over there is a different matter.
Telehealth therapy from New York, NY: the practical side
In New York, the trip is often the hardest part of weekly therapy. Video turns a session back into an hour rather than an afternoon, and makes it easier to keep going in the weeks when work is heavy.
The rule that shapes online therapy: a therapist generally has to be licensed where you are during the session — New York State, while you're in the city — wherever their own office is. If you also spend time in Connecticut, Massachusetts, or New Jersey, a session taken there falls under that state's rules, so ask whether your therapist is licensed there too.
New York runs on Eastern time. Most therapists licensed here book in that zone, but some who hold licenses in several states keep their calendar elsewhere — confirm the session time in Eastern time when you book.
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Find online therapy →Frequently Asked Questions
Can I find a virtual therapist in New York, NY?
Online availability isn't stated on the 19 New York profiles we list yet. That means "not specified" rather than "no" — ask about video in your first message. Elsewhere in New York State, 1 more of our 26 listings mention video, and any of them licensed in New York can see you here.
Does my online therapist need to be licensed in New York?
Yes, in most cases. What counts is where you are during the session: the therapist needs a license — or a compact privilege such as PSYPACT for psychologists — that covers New York. A session taken from Connecticut, Massachusetts, or New Jersey would need to be covered there instead.
How private is a video session from home in New York?
Therapists use video platforms built for confidential sessions, and the same confidentiality rules apply as in an office. The bigger risk is usually at your end: pick a room where you won't be overheard, and use headphones if others are home.
How much does online counseling cost in New York, NY?
Online sessions are usually priced like in-person ones — in New York, typically $150–$300 per session. Many plans that cover therapy also cover telehealth; ask your insurer, and ask therapists about sliding-scale fees. Buffalo, elsewhere in New York State, typically runs $90–$200 — by video, its therapists are an option too.
What happens if the video connection drops during a session?
Agree the plan in your first session: usually the therapist calls your phone to finish the hour. That's also when they'll ask where you'll be during sessions and who to contact in an emergency.
Can I see a New Haven therapist by video from New York?
Only if they're licensed in New York as well as Connecticut — the license has to cover where you are during the session. Some therapists near a state line hold both; ask, or meet them in person in Connecticut instead.
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