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Top United Healthcare-covered therapists and psychiatrists in New York

Dr. Allana Brown

Dr. Allana Brown

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • New York


“Dr. Brown prioritizes the development of a therapeutic alliance with each of her clients which she believes is essential to positive therapeutic outcomes.”

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression,

Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm

Accepts United Healthcare, Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield New York,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Alba Urena

Alba Urena

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I believe in viewing individuals as a whole and guiding them with evidence-based, strength-focused approaches to foster self-awareness and encourage positive change.”

ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression,

Empowering, Open-minded, Warm

Accepts United Healthcare, Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield New York,

Adewale Adegbenle

Adewale Adegbenle

Therapist

Virtual • Baldwin, NY


“My approach combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Person-Centered Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, and Strengths-Based counseling techniques.”

Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression,

Creative, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Accepts United Healthcare, Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield New York,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Neicha Torres

Neicha Torres

Therapist

Virtual & in-person

11 Walnut Street, Walden, NY

“With over 10 years of experience working with adolescents and adults, I've learned that even our most difficult moments can become sources of strength and growth.”

Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression,

Affirming, Open-minded, Warm

Accepts United Healthcare, Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield New York,

Dr. Sadia Chaudhury

Dr. Sadia Chaudhury

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person

101 Hillside Avenue, Williston Park, NY

“In our work together, we will set goals, build a deeper understanding of maladaptive patterns, and learn more ways to manage the stress in your life.”

Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss,

Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm

Accepts United Healthcare, Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield New York,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Donnie Joseph

Donnie Joseph

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I believe a sense of humor is an important compenent developing resilence and navigating transitions and difficulties in life.”

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD,

Humorous, Participatory, Solution-oriented

Accepts United Healthcare, Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield New York,

Dr. Franchesca Ali

Dr. Franchesca Ali

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Stamford, NY


I am Franchesca Ali (DNP, PMHNP-BC, FNP-BC), a dual certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner & Family Nurse Practitioner dedicated to providing wholistic care to adults. I offer medication management and psychiatric evaluations. My practice specialties include, but are not limited to, anxiety, depression, OCD, mood disorders, insomnia, college mental health, life transitions, and burn-out. I earned my Doctor of Nursing Practice degree from Columbia University, along with a Psychiatric Certification from Hunter College in New York.

Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Family Issues,

Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm

Accepts United Healthcare, Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield New York,

Ryan Bloise

Ryan Bloise

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I have a very person-centered and solutions focused approach. I view and treat the person holistically...”

Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, LGBTQIA+,

Affirming, Holistic, Warm

Accepts United Healthcare, Aetna, Cigna,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Margarita Khanina

Margarita Khanina

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I use compassion and care to create a safe, judgement free space and through a personalized therapeutic approach supports clients in processing and overcoming life challenges.”

Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Relationship Issues,

Affirming, Empowering, Warm

Accepts United Healthcare, Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield New York,

Carlina Leon

Carlina Leon

Therapist

Virtual • New York, NY


Starting therapy often means saying things out loud for the first time. You don't have to have the words ready — that's part of the work.

I work with adults facing anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and major life transitions, including the particular strain of rebuilding a life in a new country, holding a family across borders, or carrying a loss that happened somewhere else.

Much of my career has been spent with people on the worst day of their lives. I responded to the 1999 Vargas disaster in Venezuela, and worked with Project Liberty in New York after 9/11, training paramedics, firefighters, and highway police along the way. You do not have to protect me from what happened to you.

I trained first as a psychologist in Venezuela and completed my master's in mental health counseling in New York. I'm a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in New York and Connecticut, a National Certified Counselor, and EMDR-certified.

Sessions are available in English and Spanish. Not translated — I work in both.

If you're deciding whether to reach out, you don't need to be certain. You only need to be curious enough to start.

Anxiety, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Trauma

Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm

Accepts United Healthcare, Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield New York,

Thomas Palmieri

Thomas Palmieri

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“He believes that effective therapy consists of the therapist opening the "map" and the client taking the "driver's seat" in the therapeutic relationship.”

Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Grief or loss,

Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded

Accepts United Healthcare, Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield New York,

Zinaida Polishchuk

Zinaida Polishchuk

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I utilize psychodynamic, person-oriented, cognitive behavioral techniques, and other integrative approaches.”

Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss,

Creative, Empowering, Warm

Accepts United Healthcare, Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield New York,

Kathryn Bruning

Kathryn Bruning

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I am a seasoned Licensed Mental Health Counselor with 20 years' experience providing supportive, effective, culturally sensitive therapy to clients.”

ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression,

Creative, Empowering, Solution-oriented

Accepts United Healthcare, Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield New York,

Xiomoria Scott

Xiomoria Scott

Therapist

Virtual • New York


I am a licensed mental health professional in NY state. I enjoy working with individual who are dedicated to finding themselves. We will all go through challenging times. My goal is to increase resilience in all of my clients.

ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression,

Creative, Empowering, Open-minded

Accepts United Healthcare, Aetna, Cigna,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Reagan Anusionwu

Reagan Anusionwu

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • New York


“The main focus is to develop a collaborative medication management plan for their treatment recovery.”

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression,

Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded

Accepts United Healthcare, Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield New York,

David Binyaminov

David Binyaminov

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • New York


“I believe in a multimodal approach to treatment and offer both integrative psychotherapy and medication management.”

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues,

Direct, Holistic, Solution-oriented

Accepts United Healthcare, Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield New York,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Amy Buckley

Amy Buckley

Therapist

Virtual & in-person

755 Montauk Highway, Oakdale, NY

“I have been practicing clinically for over 20 years and have a background in both the medical field and multiple school settings.”

Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Women's Issues

Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Accepts United Healthcare, Aetna, Cigna,

Eman Said

Eman Said

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I understand what it's like to move between cultures, hold unspoken family expectations, and navigate the tension between individuality and belonging.”

Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression,

Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Accepts United Healthcare, Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield New York,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Melissa Compton

Melissa Compton

Therapist

Virtual • Cicero, NY


“I am an Art Therapist and Mental Health Counselor. Along with art and traditional talk therapy I am IFS informed.”

Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss,

Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded

Accepts United Healthcare, Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield New York,

Carl Kueffer

Carl Kueffer

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“Clients can expect a level of unconditional positive regard, validation, normalization, and insights to self others, and pragmatic approaches to solutions.”

ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder,

Creative, Energetic, Open-minded

Accepts United Healthcare, Aetna, Cigna,

Bilkis Akhter

Bilkis Akhter

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“My goal is to foster a warm and supportive environment where you feel genuinely heard, understood, and empowered.”

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression,

Empowering, Open-minded, Warm

Accepts United Healthcare, Aetna, Cigna,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Michelle Califano

Michelle Califano

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I provide a safe and supportive space where clients can explore their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.”

Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Relationship Issues,

Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm

Accepts United Healthcare, Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield New York,

LaKeisha Fable

LaKeisha Fable

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“My approach is a strengths based perspective to help the client use tools and skills they may or may not know they have in order to navigate whatever obstacles life may throw at them.”

ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression,

Direct, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented

Accepts United Healthcare, Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield New York,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sharee Skalsky

Sharee Skalsky

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I view therapy as a central part of an overall wellness plan, one that honors the interconnectedness of mind, body, and environment.”

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues,

Affirming, Challenging, Humorous

Accepts United Healthcare, Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield New York,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jessica Koblenz

Jessica Koblenz

Psychologist

Virtual • Astoria, NY


“I use integrative techniques of CBT, existential and trauma-focused interventions to address the core of your issues.”

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss,

Challenging, Empowering, Humorous

Accepts United Healthcare, Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield New York,

Anne Pugliese

Anne Pugliese

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • New York


“I am passionate about a holistic approach to mental wellness. I have extensive experience prescribing medication however, I am also knowledgeable on natural holistic supplements and will sometimes incorporate genetic testing.”

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression,

Holistic, Open-minded, Warm

Accepts United Healthcare, Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield New York,

Monica Miller

Monica Miller

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I have worked in mental healthcare for 10 years, initially within mental health housing and for the last four years within clinical practice.”

ADD/ADHD, Depression, Family Issues, LGBTQIA+,

Humorous, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented

Accepts United Healthcare, Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield New York,

Sally Collins

Sally Collins

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I have experience helping people find ways to manage symptoms of depression, anxiety, OCD, ADHD, BPD, bereavement, and trauma.”

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues,

Direct, Empowering, Warm

Accepts United Healthcare, Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield New York,

Kellee Barrett

Kellee Barrett

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 25 years of experience helping clients navigate life's pressure points—from stress and burnout to anger, loss, and emotional shutdown.”

Anxiety, Family Issues, PTSD, Relationship Issues,

Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded

Accepts United Healthcare, Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield New York,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Morolake Odetoyinbo

Morolake Odetoyinbo

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I understand the pressures faced while navigating social, cultural or financial systems outside of our frame of reference and how this can make us question our identity and competence.”

Anger Management, Anxiety, Family Issues, LGBTQIA+,

Creative, Direct, Empowering

Accepts United Healthcare, Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield New York,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Peg Sutton

Peg Sutton

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I am a warm and empathic person and I use my sense of humor, compassion and creativity combined with my many years of clinical experience to help you get what you need from your sessions.”

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues,

Affirming, Humorous, Warm

Accepts United Healthcare, Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield New York,

Defne Sayiner

Defne Sayiner

Therapist

Virtual • Brooklyn, NY


I'm not accepting new clients at the moment, but I do have a waitlist available.

I hold an M.A. and Ed.M. in Counseling Psychology from Columbia University. I specialize in ADHD, anxiety, depression, substance misuse, life transitions, LGBTQ+ concerns, and psychedelic harm reduction. My approach is eclectic, blending CBT, mindfulness, existential therapy, and person-centered therapy based on each client’s needs. I’m committed to providing compassionate, client-centered care to help individuals navigate challenges and build healthier, more fulfilling lives.

ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression,

Empowering, Energetic, Warm

Accepts United Healthcare, Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield New York,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Katie Berny

Katie Berny

Therapist

Virtual • New York


I received my Masters Degree in Social Work from Stonybrook University. I have over 13 years of professional experience in working with families and individuals of all ages to move towards living a meaningful and fulfilling life. I look forward to working with you or your loved one in a safe and warm environment.

ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder,

Affirming, Empowering, Warm

Accepts United Healthcare, Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield New York,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Ijaz Rasul

Dr. Ijaz Rasul

Psychiatrist

Virtual • Albany, NY


I promote the healthy development of children, adolescents, adults and families.

ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder,

Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Accepts United Healthcare, Aetna, Cigna,

Sherita Anderson-Bailey

Sherita Anderson-Bailey

Therapist

Virtual • Buffalo, NY


Hi I'm Rita! I'm a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I practice Children's Therapy, Couples Therapy, Individual Therapy, and Family Therapy. My practice is newly opened and I am excited to get to do what I love every day. My goal is to help clients to find balance in life and in love. I desire to impart key strategies for coping no matter what concerns are present.

ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression,

Empowering, Humorous, Warm

Accepts United Healthcare, Aetna, Cigna,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Marcela Blair

Marcela Blair

Therapist

Virtual • Port Jervis, NY


“I believe that every human being has value, deserves respect, benefits from meaningful relationships, and has the capability for self-actualization.”

Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss

Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Accepts United Healthcare, Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield New York,

Sarah Doyle

Sarah Doyle

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Keene Valley, NY


“Sarah is a board-certified PMHNP who sees adults. She offers culturally competent, trauma-informed care to all of her patients.”

ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder,

Holistic, Open-minded, Warm

Accepts United Healthcare, Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield New York,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Rachel Peraino

Rachel Peraino

Therapist

Virtual & in-person

84 Avon Geneseo Road, Geneseo, NY

“Much of our work together will consist of gaining a deeper understanding of ineffective beliefs and behaviors, retraining your brain to work for you, and identifying wellness strategies to create a balanced life.”

Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss,

Affirming, Direct, Empowering

Accepts United Healthcare, Aetna, Cigna,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Samantha Green

Samantha Green

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I'm not a "just nod and smile" therapist—I actively engage with you, offering practical support while also holding space for your emotional experience.”

Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Infertility,

Creative, Holistic, Solution-oriented

Accepts United Healthcare, Aetna, Cigna,

Kimberly Parkinson

Kimberly Parkinson

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I create a nonjudgmental and compassionate environment for everyone. Whether you're coping with a diagnosis or struggling with daily life stressors, I can help.”

Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression,

Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded

Accepts United Healthcare, Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield New York,

What type of therapy does United Healthcare cover?

United Healthcare plans can vary, but many cover a range of therapy types. Below are some common options that may be included in your coverage.
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Affordable care that fits you — and your United Healthcare plan

Headway makes it easy to get affordable in-network mental health care with United Healthcare — from finding the right therapist or psychiatrist, to understanding costs, to booking your first session.

1 Cost may vary based on your location, age, and insurance coverage.