Best Counselor in New York, NY
Finding the right counselor in New York means weighing insurance coverage, distance, and bedside manner. New York has dense urban living, long commutes, and broad insurance-network variation borough to borough, which shapes how local counselor structure their practice. The metro has a deep bench of counselor — 20+ verified counselor are listed below. Many practice at NYU Langone or Mount Sinai.
20 counselor in New York
Chriscelyn Marie Tussey, PSY D
4.5Chriscelyn Marie Tussey · Mental Health Counselor
99 Madison Ave(646) 481-0560Betsy Wroblewski, LCSW, CAC III
4.5Betsy Wroblewski · Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor
1651 3Rd Ave(808) 753-5483Keith Brandt Sabin, LCSW R
4.5Keith Brandt Sabin · Mental Health Counselor
417 W 46Th St(212) 582-8051Veronica Popoiu, MSN, NP, PMHNP- BC
4.5Veronica Popoiu · Professional Counselor
280 Madison Ave(647) 732-4649Hiroko Makabe, LCSW, CASAC
4.5Hiroko Makabe · Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor
19 W 34Th St Ph(718) 930-2688Suzanne Bien Bonet, MPS, ATR BC, NCPSYA
4.5Suzanne Bien Bonet · Mental Health Counselor
54 Riverside Dr(212) 877-1764Janet Margaret Wagner, LCSW
4.5Janet Margaret Wagner · Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor
423 E 23Rd St(212) 462-4451William Thomas Lent, MSW
4.5William Thomas Lent · Mental Health Counselor
350 Central Park W(646) 322-1582
Counselor in New York by insurance
These providers list this insurance as accepted, but coverage should be confirmed directly with the provider before booking.
Counselor in nearby cities
Same specialty in cities near New York — useful if your insurance network extends across the NY metro.
About finding a counselor in New York
New York has counselor practicing across hospital systems, group practices, and independent clinics, including NYU Langone, Mount Sinai, NewYork-Presbyterian. When choosing a counselor in New York, the three factors most patients care about are: insurance acceptance, distance from home or work, and patient reviews. Heallexa shows all three on every listing so you can compare without clicking back and forth.
Many New York counselor list major insurance plans including Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, UnitedHealthcare, Cigna, Humana, and Medicare. Listings reflect what providers have indicated they accept — always confirm in-network status directly with the office before booking. Out-of-network visits can cost 3–5× more than in-network ones.
Common questions about counselor in New York
How much does a visit to a counselor cost in New York?+
In-network counselor in New York typically run $150–$400 for an initial visit before insurance. Out-of-network rates can be 3–5× higher. Use the insurance filter above to see New York counselor who list your specific plan, and confirm acceptance directly with the office before booking.
Are New York counselor accepting new patients?+
Most New York listings indicate new-patient status on the profile. Wait times vary by specialty and insurance; calling the office directly is the fastest way to confirm same-week availability.
Which insurance plans do New York counselor list?+
Major plans in NY include Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, UnitedHealthcare, Cigna, Humana, and Medicare. Listings show plans the provider has indicated they accept — always confirm in-network status directly with the office before your appointment.
Do I need a referral to see a counselor in New York?+
Most PPO plans in NY allow direct booking. HMO and many Medicare Advantage plans require a primary-care referral first. Confirm with your insurer or the office before booking.