Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) therapists in New York City, NY
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Madailein O' Donnell
Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Madailein O"Donnell is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who is currently accepting new patients in the state of New York. Madailein specializes in treating personality disorders, trauma, and mood disorders. She currently accepts the following insurances: Aetna, Optum, Carelon Behavioral Health, Oscar, Cigna, United Healthcare, and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New York.
5 Years Experience
Online in New York City, NY (Online Only)
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Marcy Abramsky, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Counseling, Teletherapy, Serving NYS
I am passionate about working with clients in therapy and coaching, guiding them to break barriers, harness strengths, and unleash their full potential. Begin your journey to growth, resilience, and fulfillment with online therapy in 2026—get ready to power your new beginning today!
26 Years Experience
Online in New York City, NY (Online Only)
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Dina Matic
Psychologist, PhD
I love helping people find greater balance and fulfillment in their lives. My practice combines warmth, authenticity, and research-based care to create a space where real growth can happen. Clients often share that they feel deeply understood and supported while also encouraged to make meaningful change. I’d be honored to support you on your path, no matter how challenging your current circumstances may be.
16 Years Experience
Online in New York City, NY (Online Only)
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Alexis Smith
Pre-Licensed Professional, MHC-LP
What makes my practice unique is the way I integrate evidence-based care with a deeply collaborative, person-centered approach. I believe meaningful change happens when clients feel safe enough to be fully themselves, understood without judgment, and supported in a way that honors their autonomy, values, and lived experience.
I work from a place of curiosity, respect, and cultural sensitivity. I always meeting clients where they are and moving at a pace that feels safe and sustainable. Rather than applying a one-size-fits-all model, I tailor therapy using various modalities to fit each person’s needs, goals, and emotional experiences.
Clients often come to me feeling overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, or unsure how to navigate what they are going through. My role is not to “fix” you, but to help you better understand yourself, your patterns, and your emotional world so that you can begin responding to life with more clarity, confidence, and self-compassion.
I also prioritize accessibility and convenience by offering fully virtual therapy, allowing you to access care from the comfort and privacy of your own space. With flexible scheduling, therapy can be integrated into your life in a way that feels realistic and supportive rather than overwhelming.
If you are looking for a therapeutic space where you can slow down, feel understood, and begin creating meaningful change that aligns with who you are and what matters to you, I would be honored to work with you.
2 Years Experience
Online in New York City, NY (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 (Online Only)
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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 (Online Only)
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Zaray Dratch
Pre-Licensed Professional, MFT-LP
If you've tried to explain your relationship problems before and left feeling like something got lost in translation, this is a different kind of space. Whether you're queer, neurodivergent, first-gen, or simply someone who's never quite fit the mold, you'll be met here with zero judgment and real curiosity. Using Emotionally Focused Therapy and Somatic approaches, we'll get underneath the surface of what's keeping you stuck and work toward something that actually feels different. If you're ready, reach out.
1 Years Experience
Online in New York City, NY (Online Only)
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Liberation Therapy
Counselor/Therapist, LMHC
Many of the people I work with are insightful, capable, and used to being the strong one—but inside, they feel overwhelmed, lonely, or unsure how to change the patterns they keep repeating. Therapy with me is not about quick fixes or surface-level advice. It’s about creating a space where you can be fully seen and understood while we gently and honestly look at what isn’t working and why. My style is warm, direct, and deeply relational. I help people understand their emotional patterns, attachment wounds, identity questions, and relationship dynamics so they can live with more clarity, self-trust, and freedom.
5 Years Experience
Online in New York City, NY (Online Only)
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Dr. Michelle Solomon
Psychologist, PsyD
I specialize in helping individuals navigate anxiety, self-esteem, second guessing, doubt, depression, life transitions, and relationship challenges with more clarity and confidence. Whether you are looking to better understand yourself, break unhelpful patterns, or reconnect with your inner sense of strength, our work together is grounded in real conversations, deep insight, and practical tools for lasting change. This is done from the comfort of your own space.
9 Years Experience
Online in New York City, 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 New York City, NY (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 (Online Only)
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Erica Warshawer
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Me: I am warm, informal, highly engaging and I care deeply about my clients because I want them to feel better. Effectively, this means I am trying to work myself out of a job *grin*, but that truly is the goal, right?, to help you feel better so you can live your best life! I infuse humor into sessions when and if appropriate because laughter and joy is a form of medicine in and of itself and therapy doesn't have to be 100% intense and serious every step of the way. Clients with whom I work consistently report positive growth and an overall improvement in their quality of life. My favorite quote from a client after a few sessions of EMDR therapy together is: "I don't know what kind of witch doctor you are, but this sh*t works!" While I am neither a witch nor a doctor, I am committed to supporting my clients as they grow into and/or reclaim their own similar feeling of success.
18 Years Experience
In-Person in New York City, NY
Online in New York City, NY
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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
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Dr. Lindsay Perrin
Psychologist, Ph.D.
*I am currently accepting new clients.* I provide individual teletherapy for adults located in New York and all participating PsyPact states. I have extensive experience working with young adults, graduate students, and professionals navigating the challenges of relationships, career, life transitions, and personal growth. My goal is to create a warm, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment where you feel comfortable sharing your experiences, exploring what's holding you back, and working collaboratively toward meaningful and lasting change.
14 Years Experience
Online in New York City, NY (Online Only)
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Jenna Sackman - Online/Virtual Therapy
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, LPC
I specialize in working with individuals (children, teens and adults) and couples, and I am incredibly passionate about the work I do and the people with whom I have the honor to work. My areas of expertise are anxiety / stress, relationship challenges, conflict resolution, intrusive negative thoughts and patterns, loss/grief and depression.
Most clients and couples choose to work with me because they are looking for nontraditional therapy that provides them with concrete skills to improve their everyday lives and/or address specific concerns. Holistic and integrative in my approach, I believe that there is no "one size fits all" in therapy. Therefore, I uniquely tailor therapy sessions to meet each client's needs and goals. With extensive experience and training in results oriented and solutions focused cognitive therapies, positive psychology, mindfulness, Buddhist Psychology, Gottman Method for Couples, meditation, and yoga, I offer creative approaches that result in meaningful change and growth.
Above all, I am committed to creating therapeutic relationships that are built on trust, respect, transparency, empathy, honesty, and equality, and I always counsel from a nonjudgmental place of understanding and compassion.
I am happy to offer a free 15 minute phone consultation to see how I can best support you! Why wait tomorrow when you can start today? Please reach out to schedule your free consultation on my calendar: https://calendly.com/jenna-sackman/phone-consultation
8 Years Experience
Online in New York City, NY (Online Only)
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Avena Psychological Services
Psychologist, PsyD, PhD, LCSW, LMHC, LMSW, MHC-LP
Welcome to Avena Psychological Services, where your journey to a more balanced and fulfilling life begins with the compassion and expertise of our team of dedicated therapists. We are committed to providing a supportive and non-judgmental space where our clients can explore their thoughts, emotions, struggles, and experiences with professionals who genuinely care and appreciate the privilege of being part of that journey. With a focus on creating collaborative and empathetic therapeutic relationships, our therapists will work alongside you to develop strategies and insights that empower you to navigate life's challenges. Avena Psychological Services is committed to helping our clients build resilience, gain clarity, and achieve their personal goals. Together, we will uncover your strengths and explore pathways to a more meaningful and satisfying life.
11 Years Experience
Online in New York City, NY (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 (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
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Jenna Buono
Therapist, LPMHC
I am a psychotherapist working with individuals who are struggling with anxiety, low self-esteem, emotional dysregulation, and dissatisfaction in relationships. I help my clients explore how past trauma and experiences are impacting their current functioning and relationships and how they can create new relational patterns with themselves and others. My aim is to empower my clients to cultivate a healthy self-perception, foster stronger relationships, and develop the internal strength to uphold personal accountability and integrity.
2 Years Experience
Online in New York City, NY (Online Only)
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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 New York City, NY (Online Only)
New York City has one of the largest and most diverse therapy communities 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.
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) therapists in New York City, NY Statistics
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) therapists in New York City, NY average 15 years of experience and charge around $195 per session. 97% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (89%), Depression (80%), and Stress (70%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$195
Accept insurance
45%
Offer sliding scale
61%
Gender ID
| 60% |
Female |
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| 28% |
Male |
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| 8% |
Non-Binary |
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| 4% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 52% |
Online Only |
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| 45% |
In Person and Online |
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| 3% |
In Person Only |
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Top Specialties
| 89% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 80% | Depression |
| 70% | Stress |
| 64% | Self Esteem |
| 61% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 59% | Loss or Grief |
| 55% | Relationship and Marriage Counseling |
Ages Served
| 98% | Adult |
| 81% | Young Adult |
| 55% | Teen |
| 52% | Senior |
| 33% | Children |
Client Focus
| 67% | Women |
| 52% | Men |
| 50% | LGBTQ+ |
| 45% | Hispanic / Latino |
| 41% | Black / African American |