Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) therapists in Manhattan, NY
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City Mental Health Counseling
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC
As a licensed therapist and passionate advocate for mental health equity, I founded CMHC with a clear mission: to create an affirming, inclusive, and culturally diverse space where LGBTQ+ individuals and people from all backgrounds can feel truly seen, heard, and supported. My journey into therapy was shaped by both personal experience and a professional calling—recognizing the deep need for compassionate, identity-affirming care in communities that have too often been marginalized or overlooked.
2 Years Experience
In-Person in Manhattan, NY 10004
Online in Manhattan, NY
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Healthy Minds NYC | Vanessa Baumback
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
For a long time, you've handled it. You stay busy, you stay ahead, and it mostly works. Then something breaks through anyway — a panic attack out of nowhere, or a reaction that's way bigger than the thing that caused it. You can't think your way out of it, and working harder isn't helping.
That's usually a sign your system is still holding onto something it never got to process. It's not a willpower problem.
I specialize in EMDR, which is a well-researched approach to trauma that helps your brain actually process old experiences so they stop driving how you feel now. I work with successful, high-functioning people on anxiety, depression, and trauma — including the kind that doesn't look like trauma. The loss you moved past too quickly. The thing you've never said out loud.
I see clients remotely, throughout New York, and my office has options for in-person care as well. EMDR works well online, and for most of my clients the flexibility makes it easier to actually commit to the work.
I'm straightforward and I'm kind, and I won't let you talk circles around the thing you came in to deal with. You've been the strong one for a long time. You don't have to be that with me.
If you're ready to stop managing this and start working through it, let's talk and see if we're a good fit.
10 Years Experience
In-Person in Manhattan, NY 10018
Online in Manhattan, NY
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Melissa Jermann
Psychologist, Ph.D.
Hi, I’m Dr. Melissa Jermann, a licensed psychologist with a deep passion for helping individuals overcome the challenges of OCD, anxiety, trauma, and perfectionism. I understand how these struggles can affect every aspect of your life, making even the smallest decisions or tasks feel overwhelming. That’s why my practice is committed to providing compassionate and evidence-based care that empowers you to reclaim your life!
9 Years Experience
In-Person in Manhattan, NY 10016
Online in Manhattan, NY
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Matthew Heintz
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Life can be overwhelming can't it? Feelings of anxiety, self criticism and low or no motivation don't come from no where. I work with clients to create a space where they can be themselves and understand how to work with these overwhelming feelings. It is important to me to know the people I work with as more than their symptoms, I want to know what you value, who you care for and what you just find nifty. I won't act as just a therapist in our work. We are allowed to joke, cry, and talk about how cute your pets are, it's all a part of the process.
6 Years Experience
Online in Manhattan, NY (Online Only)
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Elena Katrantzos
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC-D, PMH-C
EK Mental Health Counseling specializes in treating OCD, including pure O & perinatal/postpartum OCD, anxiety, trichotillomania, and relationship issues. Anxiety can feel debilitating making you avoid all the things you enjoy the most in life. Intrusive thoughts can plague your mind and lead to a downward spiral of repetitive thoughts and actions. The therapists at EK Mental Health Counseling have specialty training in evidence based practices such as exposure response prevention (ERP), acceptance commitment therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy to help you find the relief you are searching for. We are a diverse group of mental health counselors with experiences in helping people of various cultural backgrounds.
11 Years Experience
Online in Manhattan, NY (Online Only)
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Stephanie Miodus
Psychologist, PhD, NCSP
I am a licensed psychologist offering therapy, parent coaching, and comprehensive evaluations for autism, ADHD, learning disabilities, intellectual disabilities, and developmental challenges. My approach focuses on empowering children, adolescents, and adults by identifying their strengths, addressing challenges, and building practical tools for growth and success. I take a strength-focused, neurodiversity-affirming approach, offering evidence-based strategies tailored to meet your specific needs. In addition to my work with neurodivergent individuals, I have extensive experience supporting those who are adopted or have experienced trauma, including related to chronic illness. My services are grounded in a trauma-informed framework for you to feel safe, understood, and confident as we work together. I believe that growth starts with collaboration, which is why my approach emphasizes working together towards practical solutions and achievable goals. Schedule a free 15-minute consultation today to take the first step to discuss how I can help you or your child thrive.
2 Years Experience
In-Person in Manhattan, NY 10065
Online in Manhattan, NY
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Dr. Thomas Ballas
Psychologist, PhD; PSYPACT
I’m Dr. Thomas Ballas, a licensed clinical psychologist with specialized expertise in treating Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), trauma, and perfectionism. My professional background includes hospital settings, private practice, and serving as a medical officer within the U.S. Army, where I gained invaluable experience addressing diverse mental health challenges. These experiences have shaped my commitment to offering compassionate, individualized care that empowers clients to overcome obstacles and create meaningful, lasting change.
I use evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), tailoring each method to your unique needs and goals. Together, we’ll work to improve your emotional well-being, break free from unhelpful patterns, and guide you toward a more fulfilling, balanced life.
10 Years Experience
In-Person in Manhattan, NY 10016
Online in Manhattan, NY
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Tête Therapy
Counselor/Therapist
Tête Therapy is a collective of thoughtful, experienced clinicians offering psychotherapy for individuals, couples, and families. We focus on creating a supportive space where clients can explore their emotions, strengthen relationships, and navigate life’s challenges with greater clarity and ease.
7 Years Experience
In-Person in Manhattan, NY 10001
Online in Manhattan, NY
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Anna Urbaniak
Psychologist, PhD
I’m Dr. Anna Urbaniak, a licensed clinical psychologist and founder of Mindfully Balanced NJ, where I specialize in helping adults find calm, clarity, and confidence while overcoming OCD, PTSD, anxiety, and stress-related issues.
With a compassionate, evidence-based approach, I integrate Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), mindfulness, and trauma-informed therapy to guide clients toward lasting change. My style is warm, collaborative, and grounded in understanding the “why” behind symptoms — not just treating them.
Whether you’re struggling with intrusive thoughts, trauma, or constant self-doubt, therapy with me is about helping you regain control, reconnect with your values, and live more freely.
I offer telehealth sessions in English and Polish, and work as an out-of-network provider to ensure personalized care without insurance restrictions.
Let’s take the next mindful step together.
15 Years Experience
Online in Manhattan, NY (Online Only)
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Alan Jacobson, Psy.D.
Psychologist, Licensed Psychologist, Nationally Registered Health Service Provider
I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years of experience working with adolescents, adults, couples, and families to create meaningful, measurable change in how they feel, function, and relate to others. My approach is evidence-based, empathic, and solution-focused, with therapy centered on helping you achieve clear goals so that progress is noticeable in daily life. I work with a wide range of concerns—including anxiety, low mood, loss, self-doubt, and life transitions—and have particular expertise in performance psychology, public speaking anxiety, panic attacks, fear of flying, and questions of purpose or meaning. If you’re unsure whether therapy is the right next step, I also offer a one-time consultation assessment to help clarify what may be contributing to your current stress and identify effective pathways forward, whether through therapy or other strategies.
25 Years Experience
Online in Manhattan, NY (Online Only)
Manhattan is one of the most therapist-dense places in the world, with independent practices concentrated on the Upper West Side, in Chelsea, Midtown, and the East Village, serving an extraordinarily high per-capita demand for mental health care. The borough's concentration of finance, media, law, and healthcare professionals generates consistent demand for therapists experienced with high-stakes careers, perfectionism, and the emotional costs of extreme professional ambition. Manhattan also serves as the entry point for many immigrants from Latin America, Southeast Asia, and West Africa, and multilingual therapists make up a significant portion of the local clinical community. Columbia University Irving Medical Center, NYU Langone, and numerous academic training clinics provide institutional anchors and training pipelines for the borough's large private practice ecosystem.
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) therapists in Manhattan, NY Statistics
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) therapists in Manhattan, NY average 12 years of experience and charge around $198 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (90%), Depression (72%), and Trauma and PTSD (60%).
Average years in practice
12 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$198
Accept insurance
53%
Offer sliding scale
48%
Gender ID
| 58% |
Female |
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| 34% |
Male |
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| 6% |
Non-Binary |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 63% |
Online Only |
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| 37% |
In Person and Online |
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Top Specialties
| 90% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 72% | Depression |
| 60% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 57% | Stress |
| 48% | Loss or Grief |
| 48% | Social Anxiety |
| 45% | ADHD |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 78% | Young Adult |
| 48% | Teen |
| 47% | Senior |
| 25% | Children |
Client Focus
| 55% | Women |
| 46% | LGBTQ+ |
| 40% | Men |
| 30% | Hispanic / Latino |
| 27% | Black / African American |