Cigna Therapists in New York

Finding a therapist who accepts Cigna insurance can make mental health care more accessible and manageable within your budget. With 488 verified therapists in New York who accept Cigna insurance, you can filter by therapeutic approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and supportive counseling to address concerns like anxiety, depression, or life transitions. Each Grow Therapy-verified therapist listed below is currently accepting new clients and has availability within the next 30 days, ensuring timely, quality support tailored to your needs within your Cigna insurance coverage.

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Availability updated: 5/30/2026

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Empowering

Specialties

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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Coping Skills
Family Conflict
Self Esteem
I hold a doctoral degree in counseling psychology from the University at Albany, with specialized training in psychodynamic therapy. Over the past 14 years, I have developed an eclectic practice, working across diverse settings that have deepened my understanding of the human condition. Through this experience, I have come to appreciate both the resilience individuals possess and the challenges they face when striving toward their goals while carrying the weight of past experiences and ingrained patterns. I recognize how daily life can sometimes feel burdensome, leading to a sense of being “stuck.” I believe the therapeutic relationship provides a supportive space to gain clarity and renewed energy, helping clients move forward and foster meaningful growth.
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Open-minded
Authentic
Empowering

Specialties

Anxiety
Bipolar Disorder
Depression
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I'm a licensed independent clinical social worker helping patients in Massachusetts (remotely) and in New York (remotely and in-person). Bio: Scott Allen Bennett, author of the best-selling The Elements of Résumé Style (second edition available now) earned a B.S. in Economics from Clark University, an M.S. in Education (specializing in Counseling and Personnel Services) from Fordham University, an M.S.W. from Silberman School of Social Work at Hunter College, and an Advanced Post-Masters Certificate in Rational Emotive and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy from Albert Ellis Institute. Bennett is a Board Certified Diplomate in Clinical Social Work, credentialed by the American Board of Examiners in Clinical Social Work. After completing two 12-month Post-MSW Fellowships awarded by the Department of Psychiatry at Yale University School of Medicine, he then joined the staff at Yale-New Haven Psychiatric Hospital. He launched in 2023 BENNETT CENTER, LLC, a practice to provide affordable, evidence-based, and engaging therapy to underserved people in NY and Massachusetts, and continues to provide remote 1:1 résumé writing consultations through writeresumesright.com to career seekers from over 100 countries.
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Challenging
Intelligent
Open-minded

Specialties

Anxiety
Mood Disorders
Trauma and PTSD
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I take a holistic and evidence-based approach to therapy, blending techniques from CBT, DBT, psychodynamic therapy, relational, EMDR and mindfulness to create a personalized plan that aligns with your needs and goals.Healing begins with a strong therapeutic relationship and a deep understanding of your story. Together, we will work collaboratively to foster growth, insight, and meaningful change so that you can begin to live the life that you want to live. I also offer EMDR intensives primarily on a private pay basis - feel free to inquire about insurance options
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Solution oriented
Open-minded
Warm

Specialties

Anxiety
Bipolar Disorder
Career Counseling
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Jennifer has over 25 years working a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and has clinical experience in a variety of treatment settings including inpatient psychiatry, outpatient community mental health care, outpatient substance abuse and college mental health. My approach to therapy Her approach to counseling is holistic, fostering an individuals growth and healthy development in the mental, physical, emotional, spiritual and social areas. She utilizes a wide range of therapeutic approaches with a specific focus on cognitive -behavioral and person-centered therapy interventions to help treat individuals. Her clinical background includes both individual and group psychotherapy.
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Solution oriented
Warm
Empowering

Specialties

Anxiety
Coping Skills
Depression
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I’m a client-centered therapist who believes therapy should feel as unique as you are. I don’t take a one size fits all approach. Instead, I take time to really get to know you, your story, and what matters most so we can shape our work in a way that truly fits your life. I strive to create a space that feels genuine, supportive, and comfortable, where you can be yourself without judgment. At the same time, I help you build practical tools and insights you can actually use outside of sessions to create meaningful, lasting change.
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New to Grow

Specialties

Anxiety
Coping Skills
Trauma and PTSD
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Hi! I'm Joan Schifaudo, Licensed Clinical Social (LCSW). I graduated from Fordham University in 2002 and had so many wonderful experiences in this helping profession and I want to share them with you! I am both a listener and problem solver with help from you, the client. I use Gestalt and CBT primarily as treatment methods, but I'm not adverse as to what YOU would like to introduce to the sessions so we can create your treatment goals together!
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Authentic
Warm

Specialties

Anxiety
Couples Counseling
Life Transitions
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Do you feel invisible in life, as if your voice is unheard and your needs are misunderstood? If you're lacking clarity and seeking a warm, nurturing environment to find your footing and experience real growth, you're in the right place. I specialize in supporting individuals navigating life changes-whether you're adjusting to college, transitioning into marriage, or facing a shift in identity. I work best with clients who are ready to move beyond just talking and are motivated to take actionable steps toward the life they want. Together, we won't just explore your feelings, we'll create practical strategies achieve your goals.
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New to Grow

Specialties

Anxiety
Depression
Health/Medical Issues
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I have been providing Psychotherapy for over ten years at a community outpatient mental health clinic working in a multicultural environment. My experience encorporates treating clients with all types of mental health disorders especializing in anxiety, depression, trauma, health and weight issues. I incorporate an eclectic model approach using techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectic behavior theory, client centered, crisis interventions, and trauma focused.
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Anxiety
Coping Skills
Couples Counseling
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I am a licensed clinical social worker who provides a supportive, compassionate, and collaborative space for individuals to explore life’s challenges. I work with adults navigating anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, life transitions, and emotional overwhelm. My approach is grounded in evidence-based practices such as CBT and DBT, while remaining trauma-informed and culturally responsive. I believe therapy should feel safe, empowering, and practical, and I partner with clients to help them build insight, resilience, and meaningful change at their own pace.
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Solution oriented
Challenging
Direct

Specialties

Anger Management
Anxiety
Depression
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I’m a goal-oriented, solution-focused psychologist who believes in helping clients gain practical tools they can start using right away. My approach is eclectic, meaning I draw from a wide range of therapeutic techniques to tailor each session to your unique needs. I’m passionate about empowering people to better understand themselves, develop new skills, and move forward with confidence and independence.
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New to Grow

Specialties

LGBTQ
Life Transitions
Self Esteem
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I work with deep feelers, overthinkers, cycle-breakers, and people in transition who are ready to release the old emotional stories they no longer want to live inside. My approach is warm, intuitive, grounded, and collaborative. Together, we explore the patterns, beliefs, protective responses, and inner agreements that may have formed through pain, survival, heartbreak, family dynamics, identity shifts, or repeated relational wounds. I help clients slow down, listen inward, understand what their emotions are trying to protect, and begin relating to themselves with more clarity, compassion, and choice. My work supports emotional release, self-trust, nervous system awareness, healthier boundaries, and the gradual return to one’s own voice, body, truth, and power.
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New to Grow

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Anxiety
Coping Skills
LGBTQ
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I can help you to learn the skills to understand and cope with your emotions in a safe way, and to express them clearly enough that the people around you can truly hear you and understand how to support you. Together, we can build on the strengths that you already have to help you take back control of your emotions and your relationships. I provide a DBT-informed therapy which focuses on developing DBT skills including distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, emotion regulation and mindfulness. These skills can allow you to cope with intense emotions, make those emotions less intense overall, speak up for yourself in a way that gets your voice heard, and stay present in the moment.
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New to Grow

Specialties

Anxiety
Life Transitions
Substance Misuse
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I provide evidence based therapy to individuals seeking a better understanding of themselves and a desire to improve their daily experiences. My style is warm, empathic, and curious, with a sprinkle of humor. My goal is to offer support while you step back just far enough to see the whole picture and find your balance. I have worked with adolescents, adults , and families in a substance abuse outpatient setting before taking these skills and have transitioned to private practice. I have Brooklyn roots , but Buffalo, NY is where I call home.
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New to Grow

Specialties

ADHD
LGBTQ
Women's Issues
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Everyone has their own story and their own needs, but I like to use a solutions focused approach. I know that you are the expert on your own life and look forward to working hard with you towards an incorporated self with a full toolbelt of positive coping skills and self-knowledge. I bring warmth, creativity, and a sense of humor into the room, because therapy doesn’t have to feel heavy all the time. If you’re ready to feel a little lighter—and a lot less alone—let’s get started.
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New to Grow

Specialties

Anxiety
Depression
Family Conflict
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I’m a mental health counselor who provides a supportive, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore challenges, build healthier coping skills, and work toward meaningful personal growth. I have been working in the mental health field since 2019 and have spent the last 2 years providing therapy in private practice. I have experience working with teens, adults, and older adults in residential facilities, detox programs, rehabilitation centers, and outpatient settings, supporting clients through anxiety, depression, substance use, life transitions, and self-esteem challenges.
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Authentic
Intelligent
Direct

Specialties

Anxiety
Child or Adolescent
Coping Skills
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I am a Bilingual Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who effectively provides therapy to address psychological and behavioral challenges in adolescents and adults. I began my career diverting adolescents out of the criminal system by providing mandated individual and family therapy. I focus my practice on helping restore individuals and families with a method catered to meet each client's individual needs.
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Authentic
Empowering

Specialties

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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Authentic
Empowering

Specialties

Addiction
Mood Disorders
Personality Disorders
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I am an LMHC-D and a Master CASAC (credentialed alcoholism and substance abuse counselor) in New York State. I have over 20 years of experience working in education, social services, government, and nonprofit management. I have practiced in schools, chemical dependency programs, and outpatient mental health clinics, providing services to people from all walks of life. My experience across disciplines in the realm of human services has left me well-versed in my ability to tackle many of the challenges facing my clients.
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Authentic
Warm

Specialties

Anxiety
Coping Skills
Depression
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I am a licensed clinician with five years of experience working with a diverse population of clients across a broad range of ages. I provide a supportive, collaborative, and client-centered therapeutic environment where individuals feel heard, respected, and empowered. My approach is primarily person-centered, emphasizing empathy, authenticity, and unconditional positive regard. I also integrate evidence-based techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to help clients develop practical coping skills, improve emotional regulation, and work toward meaningful change. I tailor therapy to each client’s unique needs and goals, believing that growth occurs best when individuals feel supported while learning effective tools to navigate life’s challenges.
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Warm
Authentic
Open-minded

Specialties

Depression
LGBTQ
Trauma and PTSD
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My name is Teresa Maguire, and I have been a psychotherapist (LCSW-R) for 27 years. I am licensed in NY and MA. I work primarily with adults dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma, life transitions, gender identity concerns, relationship problems, and LGBTQ issues. I work mainly from a psychodynamic and relational model, utilizing Attachment-based, Psychodynamic, Person-Centered, and Trauma Focused therapies. I believe those therapeutic relationships are the most important vehicle for facilitating positive change and growth.
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New to Grow

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Anxiety
Depression
Women's Issues
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I am pretty low key and easy going. Try to make clients as comfortable as possible. Sensitive to the fact that telling private information to a complete stranger can be nerve wracking. Love using humor as the nature of therapy can become very serious! We will develop treatment goals, things that the client wants to achieve in therapy for themselves.
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Warm
Authentic
Intelligent

Specialties

Couples Counseling
Depression
LGBTQ
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You may be holding it together on the outside while feeling exhausted, disconnected, or stuck. Life's responsibilities, grief, and relational strain can weigh heavily, and you don't have to navigate that alone. I work with adults, couples, and families with a focus on people of color and LGBTQ+ clients, offering a warm, grounded, and human approach. We move at your pace and focus on what matters most to you. If you're ready to make sense of your feelings, strengthen your relationships, or simply have a safe space to process, I would be honored to walk alongside you. Taking the first step can change your life!
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New to Grow

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Anxiety
Family Conflict
Trauma and PTSD
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I’m Elizabeth Paul, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker offering trauma-informed psychotherapy for adults navigating trauma, anxiety, family conflict, relationship patterns, identity questions, grief, and major life transitions. My style is warm, direct, collaborative, and grounded in both practical skill-building and deeper exploration. I help clients better understand how past experiences, family systems, culture, attachment, and nervous system responses may be shaping their present lives, so they can move with more clarity, self-trust, and choice.
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ADHD
Parenting
Trauma and PTSD
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Lorraine Gonzalez, LCSW‑R, brings over two decades of expertise in clinical work, evidence-based programming, policy development, and nonprofit leadership. As the founder of Therapeutic Pathways, she offers thoughtful, individualized support that guides people toward greater clarity, emotional balance, and meaningful relief. Her approach reflects a deep commitment to helping clients navigate challenges with compassion and confidence, while validating client strengths.
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Frequently asked questions

Why filter by New York rather than a city like New York City?

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.

Will my therapist take Cigna?

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

How does the Specialty Filter work? Can I find a therapist that focuses on a specific issue?

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.

Why use Gender, Age, and Identities filters?

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.

What happens during the first therapy session?

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.