Motivational Interviewing (MI) therapists in New York City, New York NY
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Elizabeth Pritchett
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC-D
In our sessions, clients can expect a focus on self-care and personal empowerment with encouragement to prioritize your well-being while managing responsibilities. I believe in equipping clients with the tools to navigate challenges, embrace their strengths, and cultivate resilience. Together, we will work toward meaningful progress, helping clients develop healthier relationships with themselves and their responsibilities, ultimately leading to transformative growth and fulfillment. I work with clients who are committed to their growth, motivated for change, open to communication, and ready to apply guidance.
10 Years Experience
Online in New York City, NY New York (Online Only)
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Colette Pauta
Counselor/Therapist
If you're looking for someone who will truly listen and help you feel heard and seen, my goal is to offer a space where you don't have to filter or perform. I take a warm, relational, and collaborative approach to therapy, meeting you where you're at with curiosity and care. I believe that humor has a place in healing, and when used thoughtfully, it can make difficult conversations feel less intimidating and more human. My work is trauma-informed and grounded in understanding how your experiences, relationships, and environment shape the challenging you're facing. Together, we'll explore patterns, build insight, and develop practical tools that feel relevant to your everyday life. Therapy with me is not about having all the answers, it's about creating space to slow down, reflect, and move forward with greater clarity and self-trust. Whether you're thinking about therapy for the first time, or have been in the counseling space before, I welcome the opportunity to get to know who you are at your core.
1 Years Experience
Online in New York City, NY New York (Online Only)
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Dirk Boschen
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
I'm a therapist who is committed to helping clients learn how to improve mood and develop stress management skills. My work focuses on targeting ineffective thoughts, beliefs and behaviors that contribute to symptoms of depression, anxiety and other emotional challenges. I believe in developing a strong therapeutic alliance in an effort to produce positive change and reach clients' goals.
17 Years Experience
Online in New York City, NY New York (Online Only)
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Staci Des Rault
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC. M.Div
One of my favorite things about being a therapist is being able to support people in reclaiming power in their lives. I value the privilege of holding a safe space for people to process their deepest fears, struggles, and pain, but also to bear witness to their celebrations and victories, no matter how big or small. Diagnoses and labels can be helpful flashlights to help us find our way, but ultimately, therapy should be about having a safe place to come where you can be your full authentic self.
14 Years Experience
Online in New York City, NY New York (Online Only)
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Taylor Lee
Pre-Licensed Professional, MHC-LP, Ed.M., M.A.
I create a collaborative and nonjudgmental space for clients who are ready to make meaningful changes and live more authentically. I specialize in working with people who have spent much of their lives people-pleasing or prioritizing others, and who are now ready to reconnect with their own needs, values, and voices. As an Asian American woman, I bring lived experience and cultural humility into my work, and am deeply committed to creating a safe, affirming space for people of color and members of marginalized communities.
2 Years Experience
Online in New York City, NY New York (Online Only)
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Christina Duncan
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
What makes my therapy practice stand out is my commitment to truly meeting each client where they are, with authenticity, compassion, and respect for their unique experiences. I take a neurodiversity-affirming, strengths-based approach that focuses not on “fixing” clients, but on understanding and empowering them. I prioritize building a genuine, trusting relationship, creating a space where clients feel safe to be themselves without judgment. By blending evidence-based strategies with flexibility and warmth, I help clients develop practical tools while also fostering self-acceptance, confidence, and meaningful personal growth.
5 Years Experience
Online in New York City, NY New York (Online Only)
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Danielle Farabaugh
Psychologist, Psy.D.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by daily stress, anxious thoughts, or reminders of your traumatic memories? Struggling with anger or relationship conflict? Feeling stuck in a cycle of negative thoughts and unhealthy behaviors? Life's struggles can feel isolating but you don't have to face them alone. It would be a privilege and an honor to accompany you on your mental health journey.
I'm a licensed psychologist with over 18 years in the field. I have expertise in the treatment of PTSD, trauma, and stress and in the understanding of veteran and military culture. Other areas of specialty include anxiety, phobias, panic, depression, insomnia, and addiction. I work with teens and adults, as well as the spouses, partners and family members of those struggling. I also have extensive experience supporting veterans, first responders, and medical and mental health providers.
Whether you've been in therapy before or are ready to take the very first step towards healing and growth, I would love to hear from you.
19 Years Experience
Online in New York City, NY New York (Online Only)
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Robert dos Santos Teixeira
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, SMF, MPIA, MA, MSW, LCSW
When you lose the little self, you find the bigger Self. You are the Light Who shines through the eyes: You are Ancient, Eternal, Infinite, One, and Unchanging Light. My job is to help you step out of the little self (the flesh-and-blood self), which is experiencing the pain of addiction, anxiety, depression, trauma, etc., and into Who You really are. As a result, you will gain observer consciousness, which offers freedom, healing, transformation, and ultimately awakening.
22 Years Experience
In-Person in New York City, NY
Online in New York City, NY New York
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Lauren Bradley
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Bringing ease to therapy with a relaxed, down-to-earth approach—where comfort and insight go hand in hand.
I specialize in a wide range of areas, including anxiety and depressive disorders, trauma and post-traumatic stress, sexual violence, grief, coping with chronic illness or cancer, life transitions, relationship and family issues, low self-esteem, women’s and men’s health, as well as caregiver distress and burnout.
10 Years Experience
Online in New York City, NY New York (Online Only)
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Michael Nakhla
Psychiatrist, MD
I am a board-certified adult psychiatrist and psychotherapist. I serve in leadership and teaching roles at NYU, where I teach the next generation of psychiatrists and work at the intersection of college mental health and academic medicine. My practice focuses on high-achieving professionals and students navigating mood and anxiety disorders, ADHD, perfectionism, and identity development. I created my private practice space, The Light Room, to be decidedly different from traditional psychiatric practices — care that's evidence-based yet deeply human, personalized, accessible, and responsive.
I specialize in integrating psychotherapy with medication management to offer a truly comprehensive treatment approach.
9 Years Experience
In-Person in New York City, NY
Online in New York City, NY New York
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Erikka Cole
Counselor/Therapist, LMHC-D
Finding the right therapist is hard. We want to make it a little easier.
At Creative Resilience, we're a small group of therapists who genuinely care about the people we work with. We offer virtual therapy for teens and adults across New York, New Jersey, North Carolina, and Florida, and we take real care in matching each person to the right fit, because that's where the work actually begins.
Whether you're carrying something heavy, feeling stuck in the same patterns, or just sensing that something needs to change, you deserve support that meets you where you are, not where you "should" be. Our sessions are unhurried, nonjudgmental, and grounded in approaches that actually work.
We're currently accepting new clients. Reach out and we'll get back to you within 24 hours.
8 Years Experience
Online in New York City, NY New York (Online Only)
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New Perspectives Psychotherapy
Counselor/Therapist, LMHC, LCMHC, LPC, LCPC
My name is Patricia Ductan and my ideal clients are those who are motivated or at least contemplating change. Life transitions, Anxiety, Work stress, Depression & low mood, Perfectionism & burnout, Self-criticism, Sleep & rumination, Unhealthy Communication patterns, Recurring conflict, and Parenting alignment often bring clients to my office. My counseling practice for adults and couples uses evidence-based CBT to help understand your patterns, soften old reactions, and build the relationships you want.
13 Years Experience
Online in New York City, NY New York (Online Only)
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Forest Williams
Life Coach, ICF
If you are spiritual, but not religious and need relationship support, you've come to the right place. Relationship Coaching helps you make tangible changes in your day to day relationship dynamic so you're not getting stuck on the same triggers and repeating the same patterns. This isn't about processing in circles endlessly, but implementing tangible change so you can heal, grow and deepen intimacy. Schedule a free curiosity call.
7 Years Experience
Online in New York City, NY New York (Online Only)
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Lenny Gallo
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Living with intrusive thoughts, constant mental noise, compulsive behaviors, or unresolved pain can make it feel like you’re trapped in patterns you can’t escape. If you’re ready to do meaningful work and want a therapist who is direct, genuine, and grounded, I’m here for that. My approach is straightforward but deeply compassionate—we’ll take an honest look at what’s keeping you stuck and develop practical tools that support lasting change.
I work extensively with OCD, anxiety, panic, trauma, men’s issues, body dysmorphia, LGBTQIA+ concerns, and the unique pressures faced by those in creative and entertainment fields.
13 Years Experience
Online in New York City, NY New York (Online Only)
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Chrissie Chua- Ly van manh
Counselor/Therapist, LMHC-D, LPC
I’m a therapist with over 10 years of experience helping people work through anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, and life challenges across many different settings and stages of life. I bring a warm, kind, and grounded approach to my work, and I use humor when it helps create ease and connection in the room.
I believe therapy should feel both safe and effective. My priority is building a strong, trusting relationship where you feel comfortable being yourself and talking about what’s really going on beneath the surface. I also value collaboration, and I welcome feedback from clients so we can shape the work together in a way that feels most helpful for you.
Together, we can explore the deeper history and past experiences you may still be carrying- especially the ones that continue to impact your stress, mood, relationships, and sense of self today. At the same time, I bring structure to our work so sessions feel focused, intentional, and productive, making sure your time is used in a meaningful and thoughtful way.
My goal is for you to feel more understood, supported, and connected to yourself as you move toward real and lasting change.
10 Years Experience
Online in New York City, NY New York (Online Only)
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Christie Roe
Therapist, LMSW
I see therapy as an invitation to center yourself and co-create the conditions for more curiosity, choice, and connection, inside and out. My integrative and non-invasive approach to trauma recovery and wellbeing aims to address stressors, symptoms, and struggles in context, with practical attention to root causes, unmet needs, and possibilities for healing and harmonization.
If our therapeutic values and motivations seem to align, I welcome you to reach out and start a conversation about working together! Please include a bit about what brings you to my practice and your availability for a 15 minute phone call. Consultation is always complimentary.
2 Years Experience
Online in New York City, NY New York (Online Only)
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Susana Scotti, Journey Psychotherapy
Psychologist, PhD
I am a licensed psychologist with over 12 years of experience dedicated to helping individuals navigate the deeper patterns that drive emotional pain, addiction, and relationship struggles. My work focuses not only on symptom relief, but on understanding and healing the underlying experiences that shape how you think, feel, and connect with others. I am passionate about helping people get the most out of life and am committed to providing quality, individualized services to meet your specific needs. I provide Telehealth sessions in New York and California, in English and in Spanish, offering increased flexibility, convenience and privacy for sessions. Through a supportive, nonjudgmental process, we work through root causes and build skills to create meaningful, lasting change.
13 Years Experience
Online in New York City, NY New York (Online Only)
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Ricardo Despradel
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC,LPC
I am a Gay cis-male Latino licensed mental health counselor with over 10 years of experience in the mental health field and specializing in the treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), eating disorders, and Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID). I provide evidence-based telehealth therapy to adults throughout New York, New Jersey, and Massachusetts.
6 Years Experience
Online in New York City, NY New York (Online Only)
New York City has the largest and most diverse therapy community in the world, with practitioners representing virtually every therapeutic modality, cultural background, and specialty area. The city's pace, density, and cost of living generate pervasive anxiety and burnout, while its diverse boroughs mean therapists fluent in dozens of languages serve communities from every corner of the globe. Columbia University Irving Medical Center, NYU Langone Health, and Weill Cornell Medicine anchor an extensive academic mental health infrastructure, supplemented by thousands of independent practitioners across Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island. New York's therapy culture is deeply embedded — many residents maintain years-long therapeutic relationships and consider finding the right therapist one of the more important decisions they make.
Motivational Interviewing (MI) therapists in New York City, New York Statistics
Motivational Interviewing (MI) therapists in New York City, New York average 10 years of experience and charge around $182 per session. 98% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (85%), Depression (80%), and Trauma and PTSD (71%).
Average years in practice
10 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$182
Accept insurance
66%
Offer sliding scale
66%
Gender ID
| 59% |
Female |
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| 31% |
Male |
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| 6% |
Non-Binary |
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| 4% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 57% |
Online Only |
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| 41% |
In Person and Online |
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| 2% |
In Person Only |
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Top Specialties
| 85% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 80% | Depression |
| 71% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 68% | Stress |
| 66% | Loss or Grief |
| 59% | Social Anxiety |
| 54% | Women's Issues |
Ages Served
| 98% | Adult |
| 83% | Young Adult |
| 46% | Teen |
| 46% | Senior |
| 24% | Children |
Client Focus
| 61% | Women |
| 54% | LGBTQ+ |
| 51% | Men |
| 34% | Hispanic / Latino |
| 32% | Christian |