EAP:United Healthcare Optum Therapists in New York, NY

Utilizing mental health support through UnitedHealthcare/Optum’s Employee Assistance Program (EAP) can provide you with convenient and affordable access to care. With 169 verified therapists in New York, NY who accept UnitedHealthcare/Optum EAP, you have options across therapeutic approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, and supportive counseling to help address work-related stress, personal challenges, or life transitions. Each Grow Therapy-verified therapist listed below is currently open to new clients and has availability in the coming weeks, ensuring timely access to quality, EAP-covered care tailored to your needs.

Availability updated: 8/17/2026

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Anxiety
Depression
Men's Issues
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I tailor each session based on your unique needs, using a combination of evidence-based approaches such as CBT, DBT, and psychodynamic theories. During our time together, you can expect a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where you feel heard and understood. We'll work collaboratively to explore your goals, identify patterns, and develop practical tools to help you feel more in control.
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Coping Skills
Life Transitions
Anxiety
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Hi! My name is Sarah, and I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). I work with individuals, couples, and families who are seeking to improve their relationships with themselves and with others. My approach is grounded in kindness, understanding, and the belief that the stories we tell ourselves can shape our experiences. Therapy with me is a safe, compassionate space where you’ll feel heard and empowered.
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Anxiety
Couples Counseling
Family Conflict
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I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of New York and Indiana. I have a Masters degree in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University-Los Angeles. Previously, I had a 30 year career in the Film & Television industry. My passions were, the Film business & Psychology. I said to myself, the day I become disinterested in the Film business, I'll go to graduate school, get my degree in psychology and become a psychotherapist. That day came and here I am. I have been practicing since 2009.
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Addiction
Anxiety
Couples Counseling
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I am a caring, dedicated, and compassionate licensed therapist with over 15 years of clinical experience providing behavioral health services to diverse populations. My professional experience includes treating individuals with substance use disorders, co-occurring mental health conditions, and trauma-related concerns, as well as working with adolescents, adults, couples, and families. My clinical approach is trauma-informed, evidence-based, and holistic, recognizing the connection between emotional, psychological, relational, and environmental factors in mental health and recovery. I provide individualized treatment planning and collaborate with clients to address symptoms, strengthen coping skills, improve functioning, and support long-term stability and wellness. I am committed to ethical practice, culturally responsive care, and delivering high-quality services that align with medical necessity standards and best-practice guidelines. I strive to create a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental therapeutic environment that promotes engagement, treatment adherence, and meaningful clinical outcomes.
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Anxiety
Depression
Domestic Violence
I am a psychotherapist who has been in the field for over 20 years. I thrive on helping my clients reduce their anxiety and increase their sense of worth. I love working with clients who are ready to commit to the healing journey. Therapy is a partnership and it is most affective when clients are open to putting in the work.
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Anxiety
Coping Skills
Depression
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Hi, I’m Maria—a bilingual (English/Spanish) therapist with over 20 years of experience helping individuals find clarity, healing, and resilience through life’s challenges. I became a therapist because I deeply believe in the power of connection and the importance of feeling seen, heard, and understood. My passion for mental health grew from personal experiences and professional work in diverse communities, where I witnessed the strength people carry even in their most difficult moments. I hold a master’s degree in social work and am a licensed clinical social worker. My professional background includes working in outpatient mental health clinics and hospitals, where I’ve supported individuals facing anxiety, depression, parenting stress, identity issues, and relationship difficulties. I have extensive experience working with young adults, adults, and parents—particularly those navigating cultural stressors, life transitions, and caregiver burnout. My approach is warm, collaborative, and rooted in evidence-based practices like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), solution-focused therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and mindfulness. I tailor treatment to each person’s unique story, helping clients develop healthier thought patterns, regulate emotions, and reconnect with their strengths. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or uncertain, therapy can be a space to feel supported and empowered. I’d be honored to walk alongside you on your path to healing and growth.
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Anxiety
Coping Skills
Depression
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I’m a therapist who believes healing begins when you feel truly seen, heard, and supported. I offer a calm and nurturing space where you can explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences without pressure or judgment. I work with adults and couples who are coping with medical conditions, health-related stress, or major changes in their lives. My approach is warm, collaborative, and centered on helping you gain clarity, build confidence, and move through challenges with more ease. Many of my clients come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure of what they need. Together, we slow things down, explore what’s getting in the way, and create new ways of understanding and caring for yourself. My goal is for you to feel supported and empowered as you build a life that feels more balanced and aligned.
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Anxiety
Life Transitions
Spirituality
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Hi, I’m Marielle, a licensed therapist offering a compassionate, culturally responsive space for individuals navigating anxiety, relationship concerns, life transitions, and stress. I work with sensitivity to family dynamics, identity, and cultural experiences, including the Asian American experience, and welcome clients from all backgrounds. My approach is collaborative, trauma-informed, and strengths-based. I integrate client-centered therapy, mindfulness, and eclectic techniques to support emotional regulation, boundary-setting, and effective coping skills. Together, we’ll increase self-awareness, address unhelpful patterns, and work toward greater clarity, confidence, and emotional balance in a way that feels both supportive and practical.
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Child or Adolescent
Coping Skills
Have you ever found yourself thinking, “I just need someone to truly listen”? Every voice matters from the quietest, most silenced parts of you to the loudest thoughts that won’t seem to settle. If you’re looking for a space where you can speak freely, without judgment, and feel genuinely heard, I would be honored to be that person for you. Sometimes it helps to talk with someone outside of family or friends someone whose role is simply to support, understand, and walk alongside you. My name is Eboniqua Smith and as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with eight years of experience, I have had the privilege of supporting many children, teens, and adults through life’s challenges. I understand the complexities of trauma, the weight of daily stress, and how overwhelming today’s world can feel. My goal is to create a space where therapy doesn’t feel like another task on your to do list, but rather a place of comfort, openness, and meaningful growth.
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Anxiety
Coping Skills
Depression
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Welcome! Thank you for considering working together with me to reach your goals. I work with issues related to depression, anxiety, goals, interpersonal relationships, self-esteem, boundaries, stress, anger, conflict, and philosophical/spiritual issues. I see clients of all orientations and cultural/ethnic backrounds. I am respectful of all religious traditions as well as secular and philosophical traditions. I work with individuals, couples, families and children/teens. My aproach to therapy is: Direct Respectful Non-judgmental Solution-focused Empowering Positive In the short term you should feel better going out than you did coming in. Over the long term, you should feel more empowered, clearer, more self-supporting, more compassionate with yourself and more skilled with others. I look forward to working together with you! Sincerely, Miriam Mendelson, LMHC, PhD (Dr. Mimi)
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Anxiety
Bipolar Disorder
Coping Skills
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Hi, I'm a licensed clinical social worker with a passion for helping individuals navigate life's challenges with greater clarity and confidence. I understand that reach out for support can feel overwhelming, and I strive to create a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where you can feel heard and understood. My approach is rooted in strength based and mindfulness practices helping clients build on what's already working while developing practical tools to manage stress anxiety and everyday challenges. I believe therapy should feel collaborative, empowering, and tailored to your unique needs.
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Anxiety
Depression
Men's Issues
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I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker for over twenty years. The majority of my clients are dealing with work life balance, stress, anxiety, and other common issues with high stress positions. I also help clients navigate challenging stages in their life. I treat clients with anxiety, ADHD, PTSD, depression, and grief. My clientele is diverse with clients from South Asia, AAPI and Arabic backgrounds. I also have clients who are transitioning from college life and/or new residents to New York. I also have clients who are: neurodivergent (ASD), LGBTQ+ and body positive. I have experience with couples therapy. I have also worked with parents and their adult children. I also see adolescents.
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Anxiety
Depression
Life Transitions
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Hi, I’m Linda, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker dedicated to helping adults and young adults navigate anxiety, depression, stress, life transitions, and relationship challenges. I strive to create a warm, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where clients feel comfortable exploring their thoughts, emotions, and experiences. My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and tailored to each individual’s unique needs and goals, helping clients build healthier coping strategies and create meaningful change in their lives.
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Anger Management
Coping Skills
Depression
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I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker conducting sessions virtually in New York, New Jersey, Illinois, Pennsylvania and Nevada. I specialize in people that are going through tough times and need coping skills to manage. Life might have thrown you curve balls, and you might not be accepting of the uncertainty and the change. I'll be here to tell you that bad situations can be temporary and life changes can also be great. I specialize in helping people who fall down but get back up. I'll help you to talk about your feelings and help you to make treatment goals that you have been wanting to reach.
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Anxiety
Depression
Older Adults
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Hi there. I’m Marlene, I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in Florida and licensed in Florida and New York. I work with young and older adults and specialize in anxiety, depression, loneliness, family issues, relationship issues and loss. I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Strength- Based Therapy and Psychodynamic Therapy to help you make progress and start feeling better. Throughout my over 15 years of experience, I have been fortunate to work with children, and adults including home-bound adults, and seniors. Some of my areas of specialization include mood disorders, anxiety, relationship issues, family issues, working to reduce depressive symptoms and strengthening self-esteem. I am certified in Dialectical Behavior Therapy and a Certified Grief Informed Professional.
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Solution oriented

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Life Transitions
Military/Veterans
Trauma and PTSD
Seeking strength, understanding, and a path forward? I'm not your typical therapist. I've walked the walk that you have, not just once, but twice. As a former Marine and law enforcement officer, I know firsthand the pressures, traumas, and unique challenges faced by those in service and beyond. Now, I leverage my experience and clinical expertise to guide individuals grappling with depression, anxiety, substance abuse, and the invisible wounds of trauma.
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Intelligent

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Anxiety
Coping Skills
Life Transitions
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Are you feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, substance use, or a major life transition? Maybe you're feeling stuck, dealing with self-doubt, or just trying to get through day-to-day life and it’s starting to feel like too much. You don’t have to figure it out alone. With years of experience in the mental health field, I provide a supportive, down-to-earth space where you can talk things through without judgment. My approach is collaborative and practical. I work with you to understand what’s going on, what’s getting in the way, and what might actually help in real life. I work with individuals dealing with anxiety, stress, substance use and recovery, life transitions, self-esteem issues, relationship challenges, and other patterns that can make life feel overwhelming or stuck. I believe therapy works best when it feels like a real partnership. You bring your experience and what you know about your life and together, we figure out what makes sense for you and what actually feels doable not just in theory, but in day-to-day life.
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Anxiety
Welcome! I'm Debra Sollitto. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker from New York. I graduated from New York University with a Master's Degree in Social Work. I have been treating clients with depression, anxiety, PTSD, and various other psychiatric conditions for almost 30 years. Take a moment to acknowledge you've taken the first step towards bettering your mental health because, let's be honest - starting therapy can be empowering, confusing, or scary, all at the same time. I strive to create a safe and welcoming environment that allows clients to explore obstacles with concerns related to anxiety, depression, and/or self-care. I focus on helping clients develop assertive communication & boundaries with themselves and those around them that can help improve their quality of life. Counseling can foster personal development in whatever way you may be seeking and help build the life you so deeply deserve. If that's what you're looking for, I'm here when you're ready to share.
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Anxiety
Self Esteem
Trauma and PTSD
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I believe people thrive when they feel heard and cared for, and that belief is at the heart of my practice. In our work together, we’ll explore challenging thoughts, feelings, and life experiences—including relationship dynamics, trauma, and stress—with compassion and clarity. I listen deeply, and collaboratively develop coping strategies that support healing, resilience, and meaningful growth. My goal is to create a non-judgmental space where you feel supported, understood, and empowered to thrive.
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Intelligent
Warm

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ADHD
Couples Counseling
Family Conflict
Hello! I am Yesenia. Thank you for taking the time to view my profile and most importantly for taking the time to seek assistance with your journey. I am a psychotherapist with 13 years of experience and it would be my pleasure to help you achieve serenity in your life. I received my clinical training from New York University and have 2 clinical licenses. I have experience working with Anxiety, marital troubles, difficult family dynamics among other issues that may prevent clients from living their best life. What you can expect from me as your therapist is full confidentiality, acceptance, commitment, empathy and guidance. I welcome you to view me as your guide through your path to happiness. I am confident that by working together, we can achieve your ultimate goal.
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Anxiety
Depression
Life Transitions
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I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with specialized psychoanalytic training at the William Alanson White Institute in NYC. I work with clients to get what they want out of life. I hope to connect with you through active listening to provide a secure and nurturing space to assist you in your self-discovery and healing. My therapeutic approach is rooted in compassion and empathy with the aim of helping you navigate life's challenges. Using a psychodynamic approach, we will work to uncover behavioral patterns which are impacting your life now. This process helps you gain critical insight to confront barriers that are preventing you from achieving your full potential.
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Anxiety
Coping Skills
Grief
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Hi! I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in New York. I received my master's from the Springfield College and have been practicing for over 10 years. I help those who are struggling with anxiety, depression, general struggles of work, school, being a caregiver, dealing with the strains of chronic illness. I also work with those grieving the loss of a loved one in handling their grief.
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Anxiety
Coping Skills
Depression
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Hi, I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in New York and Michigan. I earned my Master in Social Work from Hunter College, New York, NY. I have been practicing for 15 years. I welcome clients/patients of all ages and backgrounds. I work with adults and children 8+. I specialize in anxiety, depression, grief/loss, PTSD, and eating disorders. Specific modalities that I may use include CBT, DBT, IPT, Existential therapy, and Supportive feedback. I am a strong ally with the LGBTQ+ community, and I am fluent in both Spanish and English.
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Anxiety
Depression
First Responders/Healthcare Workers
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With over 30 years of experience working with military personnel, their families, and individuals facing personal challenges, I understand the complexities of stress, trauma, and relationships. My approach is tailored to your unique needs, fostering trust, self-awareness, and meaningful progress through evidence- based therapeutic techniques. Healing starts with a conversation, and I’m here to provide a supportive, judgment-free space where you can feel heard and validated. Take the first step toward healing today—click the website button to schedule an appointment. Let’s work together to help you navigate your challenges and create a path forward
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Addiction
Anxiety
Substance Misuse
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Hi! I'm Spencer, a social worker and certified alcohol and substance use counselor based in Brooklyn. I've been working in mental health and addiction since 2021. I've been a social worker in all sorts of environments with all sorts of clients and patients: residential, outpatient, inpatient, hospital, community clinic, private practice; adolescents, adults, geriatrics- you name it, I've worked it! This variety of exposure and experiences has given me some insight into all of the different issues that can bother us, and all the ways we can handle those issues. I've learned about the broad ranges of feelings we feel, and how to cope with those feelings in productive ways. I've also learned about how we can come to rely on unhealthy coping skills, and ways to transition into more positive and safer skills.
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Anger Management
Couples Counseling
Family Conflict
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Hello, thank you for learning more about me and how we might work together Toward your goals. I am a trained, licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) and life coach in New York City and New Jersey. My approach to working with clients is supportive and strength-based. No matter what you have been through, you are resilient. I work with you to discover your truth and authenticity. While my background is in trauma-informed care, I apply treatment modalities such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy, DBT and talk therapy. I adapt most of my methods to individual needs. I am a parent and an African American woman with a deep understanding of the intersectionality of gender, race, culture, and class. I approach my work through an anti-oppressive and social justice lens with a deeper understanding of systems of oppression as they relate to race, gender, and sexuality. I always approach diversity in the room as a gift with significant room for the clients to teach me. I am a curious person and respect the uniqueness of every human being’s background.
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Anxiety
Depression
Addiction
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Hello, I’m Cruz Rodriguez a License Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). I'm a bilingual clinician with specialized training in various therapeutic modalities. I have provided therapy to adults impacted adversely by adjustment disorders, anxiety, depression, maladaptive behaviors, severe mental illness, substance abuse, and/or family conflicts. My therapeutic style is person-centered and cognitive-behavioral, providing a non-judgmental environment where you could feel free to explore the issues impacting your existence. It’s through this exploration that I have witness many individuals become empowered by acquiring coping mechanism that allows them to improve their wellbeing and achieve goals in life.
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Anxiety
Depression
Spirituality
I began my career working in family crisis services, including child protection and foster care. I’ve also supported individuals with disabilities and provided career guidance through my work with the state. While these experiences have shaped my approach, individual and group counseling are truly where I feel most passionate and effective. I am a Christian and draw strength from my faith. For clients who would like to incorporate spirituality into our work, I am happy to do so. At the same time, I fully respect and support clients who prefer a non-spiritual approach—your comfort and goals guide the process.
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ADHD
Anxiety
Depression
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My approach begins with really getting to know my clients and understanding where they are and where they have been. Care and compassion are my cornerstones. We both work to help you reach your potential mentally and emotionally, and develop healthier interactions with your environment. I focus on helping you deal with stress and anxiety, work through trauma from the past, learn how to handle big emotions without getting stuck in them, and build up self-confidence. Life can feel overwhelming, whether it’s stress, anxiety, or past experiences that weigh you down. I provide a safe, supportive space to talk, process, and find practical ways to cope. Together, we’ll build tools to feel stronger, more confident, and in control. You don’t have to face it alone—reach out, and let’s take the first step.
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Self Esteem
Serious Mental Illness
Addiction
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I'm a New York Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I received my masters degree from the Silberman School of Social Work and Health & Life Coach Certificate from the Health Coach Institute. My practice is dedicated to working with individuals in various walks of life to become more independent and confident versions of themselves. I have over 20 years experience working with adults with various diagnosis, in both inpatient and outpatient settings. I am fully bilingual in Spanish and English.
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Anxiety
Coping Skills
Depression
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I’m Jinese Haskins, LCSW, a licensed clinical social worker dedicated to creating a safe and authentic space where healing feels possible. My goal is to help clients feel seen, supported, and empowered to create lasting change at their own pace and in their own way. Whether you’re managing life transitions, stress, anxiety, or simply trying to rediscover yourself, I believe therapy should meet you where you are. Together, we’ll explore your story, uncover your strengths, and build practical tools that help you move forward with confidence and clarity.
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Career Counseling
Coping Skills
Life Transitions
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I’m a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with over 10 years of experience supporting adults through stress, life transitions, and relationship challenges. I’ve also served in a supervisory role, which allows me to help clients navigate workplace stress, leadership demands, and career goals. My approach is practical, collaborative, and focused on creating sustainable change. I also bring a background in fitness coaching to support both mental and physical consistency as part of overall well-being.
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Anxiety
Couples Counseling
Depression
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Welcome—I'm glad you're here. I’m a licensed therapist dedicated to helping individuals and couples navigate life’s challenges with greater clarity, balance, and confidence. My approach is warm, collaborative, and tailored to your unique needs. Whether you're dealing with anxiety, relationship concerns, or major life transitions, I strive to create a safe, supportive space where you feel heard, understood, and empowered to grow.
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Anxiety
Couples Counseling
Depression
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I’m Elsie DaCruz, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) dedicated to helping individuals and couples find balance, healing, and clarity. I create a warm, supportive space where clients can explore their thoughts and emotions freely. My approach combines practical tools with genuine empathy, helping clients strengthen self-awareness, improve emotional regulation, and build healthier relationships. I work collaboratively to empower clients toward growth, resilience, and lasting change.
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Anxiety
Depression
Trauma and PTSD
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Our mental health deserves the same care and attention as our physical well-being. I strive to create a warm, safe, and nonjudgmental space where you can feel heard, supported, and empowered to grow. Together, we’ll work toward understanding your experiences, healing past wounds, and creating impactful change. I’m here for you every step of the way, offering support, understanding, and guidance as you work toward clarity, healing, and balance.
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Holistic

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Anxiety
Depression
Self Esteem
I have been a New York State Licensed Clinical Social Worker since graduating Columbia University in 1983. Subsequently, I completed 2 fellowships one in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and the other in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy at The Postgraduate Center and Center For Rational Emotive Therapy, under Dr. Albert Ellis, in New York City. I have had extensive training in family and couples counseling and I am successful in creating change for my clients.
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Child or Adolescent
Coping Skills
Family Therapy
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With over a decade of experience supporting adults, adolescents, children, couples, and families, I bring a compassionate, collaborative approach to therapy. I earned my Master's in Social Work from Adelphi University in Garden City, and since then, I've dedicated my career to helping clients navigate life's challenges with resilience and clarity. Whether you're facing anxiety, relationship struggles, family dynamics, or simply feeling stuck, l offer a safe, nonjudgmental space to explore your thoughts and emotions. My goal is to help you shift your perspective, uncover strengths, and build meaningful change-one step at a time. I believe therapy is not just about healing, but about growth. Together, we'll work to improve your outlook and empower you to move with confidence.
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Anxiety
Coping Skills
Depression
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Hi and Bienvenido! Therapy is about having a space where you can feel heard and supported without judgement. My goal is to walk alongside you as you work through life's challenges-whether that's grief, anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, or major transitions. I believe it is important to be encouraging and supporting during the client's stage of life and helping build practical tools for change.
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Anxiety
Child or Adolescent
Depression
I am a Licensed Therapist from New York City practicing my skills for over 28 years. I received my Masters Degree in Social Work at Fordham University. I have conducted therapy in English/Spanish. My experience is broad with all age range. I have conducted Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, thought-stopping and reframing to positive thoughts with rumination, and obsessive thought process as well as with other therapies.. My approach is to listen to your inner most thoughts and emotions by providing a safe and warm environment. I am firm about directing your path to a place of strength and healing with talk therapy. We will journey together to identify what works best for you for to reduce stressors in your life. You are the creator of your story and know your obstacles which challenge you. Taking this first step, will help you become more relaxed and empowered to enjoy a more fulfilling life. I am here to support you in this very exciting next chapter in your life journey.
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Anxiety
Depression
Life Transitions
Hi! Thank you for being here and taking the first step to internal healing. You may look like you're holding everything together, but internally feel overwhelmed, emotionally drained, anxious, or stuck in patterns you can't seem to shift. If this sounds like you, you're not alone and you don't have to navigate these feelings by yourself. I am a licensed clinical social worker who provides a warm, thoughtful, and grounded therapeutic space for adults navigating life transitions, emotional overwhelm, and patterns that no longer serve them. I believe therapy should feel both supportive and empowering so you can feel heard, understood, and gently challenged to grow.
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Parenting
Racism
Sex Addiction
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If you want a therapist who listens deeply, challenges gently, and genuinely cares about your growth, I’m here to support you. I create a safe, balanced space where individuals and couples feel heard, respected, and understood. Together, we’ll rebuild trust, strengthen communication, and develop healthier patterns that lead to lasting emotional connection and meaningful, sustainable change for your future success.
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Anxiety
Depression
I’m a licensed clinical social worker with a background in outpatient mental health and substance use treatment. I work with individuals dealing with anxiety, depression, substance use, and life stress. My approach is direct, structured, and focused on real change, using CBT and practical strategies to build coping skills and stability. I also support court-involved clients and provide a straightforward, culturally aware space to help you move forward.
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Anger Management
Anxiety
Depression
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Hi, I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Work with 10+ years of experience working with individuals who struggle with anger, anxiety, depression, developmental disabilities, and personality disorders. I utilize CBT and DBT to help patients challenge automatic negative thoughts and help them learn to regulate their emotions. I have facilitated DBT and Anger Management groups with great success. I received my Master's from Syracuse University.
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Anxiety
Career Counseling
Self Esteem
I am a compassionate and collaborative therapist dedicated to helping clients navigate life’s challenges with clarity and confidence. I provide a safe, nonjudgmental space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings, develop new coping strategies, and work toward meaningful change. My approach is tailored to your unique needs, drawing from evidence-based techniques to support your personal growth and well-being.
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Anxiety
Personality Disorders
Trauma and PTSD
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I am a compassionate and collaborative therapist dedicated to creating a safe and nurturing environment for growth and healing. My approach integrates client-centered, relational, and somatic techniques with nervous system regulation strategies to help clients cultivate a profound sense of safety within their bodies. By fostering calm and stability, I guide individuals toward greater self-awareness and emotional resilience. I specialize in addressing challenges in urban dating and alternative lifestyles, helping clients navigate the complexities of relationships with authenticity and confidence. I also work with parent-child dynamics, supporting families in building deeper connections and resolving conflicts with empathy and mutual understanding.
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Anxiety
Depression
Women's Issues
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As a licensed mental health counselor, I am dedicated to providing compassionate support to women facing various challenges. I specialize in working with clients dealing with depression, anxiety, adjustment disorders, life transitions, low self-esteem, and lack of confidence. Particularly, I excel in helping women navigate the complexities of relationships, offering guidance and solace during difficult breakups and the ambiguous grief that often accompanies them. My approach is rooted in providing practical solutions that offer relief while delving into the underlying issues through counseling. I strive to create a safe and nurturing space where clients can explore their emotions, discover their strengths, and ultimately embark on a journey toward healing and empowerment.
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Anxiety
Depression
Peer Relationships
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Jill Grant is a licensed clinical social worker who understands the importance of a compassionate, empathetic, and non-judgmental approach when working with each client, and their individual needs. Jill treats clients from diverse backgrounds, focusing on personal growth and achieving peace. She is available weeknight evenings and weekend mornings! I am a licensed clinical social worker with over 15 years of experience. Utilizing evidenced-based modalities, primarily solution-focused therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and motivational interviewing, I have provided treatment to clients confronted with a variety of mental health concerns, including adjustment disorders, stress management concerns, relationship discord, self-esteem and self-confidence conflicts, depression, anxiety, and other mood disturbances. Collaboratively, we will work to identify your goals for treatment and develop your plan of care, ensuring your personal wellness is a priority.
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Addiction
Chronic Illness
Health/Medical Issues
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If chronic pain, health issues, or other life stressors have changed your life and you are tired of not feeling like yourself, I am here to help. I am a dedicated and compassionate licensed therapist with almost two decades of experience supporting others. I hold a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and a Master of Science degree in clinical counseling. I have over 20 years as a business professional in the medical field in management and supervision. The best part of my workday was helping others, so I started my journey to change careers to the helping profession. I bring a well-rounded background of knowledge in different areas of life.
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Addiction
Depression
Trauma and PTSD
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I am Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in New York and Florida. I am also certified as a substance abuse counselor in New York (CASAC) and Florida (CAC). My extensive expertise, combined with my empathetic and empowering approach, has contributed towards helping clients like you discover your strengths and achieve meaningful change. I provide individual, couples, family and group counseling sessions.
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Anxiety
Chronic Illness
Depression
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Hello! I’m Michelina, though you can call me Michelle. I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 12 years of experience, based in Pennsylvania. I hold a Master’s degree from Fordham University, and my focus is on helping adults navigate the challenges of anxiety and depression. Together, we work as a team to manage symptoms and guide you toward becoming the best version of yourself.
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Frequently asked questions

When looking for online therapy, you can see anyone that is credentialed in New York. We want you to find the best fit, therefore, Grow Therapy shows available therapists across New York from Buffalo to Rochester! If you’d rather see someone in-person, you can change the filter from virtual and find a therapist near you in New York.

Yes! If you use EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum you’ll be asked to verify your Member ID at the time you book the appointment. However, if you don’t have EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum you can select cash. Our therapists will have their cost of appointment on their profile. Individual session costs will vary.

The specialty filter is optional. You don’t need to check any boxes to see a provider. However, fit is very important when selecting an online therapist. If you have knowledge or experience to recognize what specialties you may need.

Finding a provider with a similar life experience can be beneficial because it can be easier to establish rapport and potentially be understood quicker and clearer.

Your first therapy session is for you and your therapist to meet each other and to ask any questions that you have about the counseling process. This is where you can expect your therapist to do the same as they will ask questions to gain insight into your specific situation. In this first session the therapist is doing their part to gather as much information so they can better assess if they are able to meet your therapeutic needs. Depending upon your provider's specialty, you may also discuss the methods the therapist will use. For additional information on therapy methods, please visit the Grow Therapy Help Center.Some people feel nervous before their first appointment, and that is totally normal! Coming prepared with a list of questions for your therapist may help. Remember, you're taking a brave step by seeking therapy, and it is okay to be nervous as you try something new.