About Areas of Expertise Meet the Team Contact Us Media Crisis Resources Free Consult →
New York State · Licensed & In-Network

NYC therapists, virtual, in-network, and available this week.

GN Counseling & Wellness is a New York City-based therapy practice with licensed therapists for Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island. Virtual sessions available throughout NYC, no commute required. In-person available in Midtown Manhattan.

NYC-based · Licensed in NY · Same-week availability
Manhattan Brooklyn Queens The Bronx Staten Island Astoria Park Slope Williamsburg
In-Network Insurance
Most major New York plans accepted.
Aetna
Optum
Anthem BCBS
United Healthcare
Oxford
Oscar Health
Not on this list? We submit out-of-network claims on your behalf, most PPO plans reimburse 50–80%. Check your benefits →
Verify My Benefits →
NYC-Based Practice
Office in Midtown Manhattan, 303 Fifth Ave
Same-week availability
No long waitlists for new patients
HIPAA-compliant sessions
Encrypted video, secure platform
We handle your claims
Insurance filed on your behalf

New York City is relentless. Therapy shouldn't be another thing to manage.

For New Yorkers, the friction is real. Between packed subway cars, demanding jobs, and apartments with thin walls, finding an hour of privacy for a therapy session takes planning. Between commutes, demanding jobs, and full lives, finding an hour to sit in a waiting room isn't realistic. Virtual therapy removes that friction entirely.

Virtual therapy removes that friction. Sessions happen wherever you can find privacy, your apartment, an empty conference room, your car. The research is clear: virtual therapy produces outcomes equivalent to in-person care for anxiety, depression, relationships, and most presenting concerns.

6
Licensed NYC therapists, credentialed in New York
90%
Of our sessions are virtual, because it works
$0
Copay for many in-network NYC patients
≤7
Days to first appointment for most NYC patients

GN Counseling & Wellness serves clients across all five New York City boroughs. You don't need to be in Manhattan, as long as you're physically in New York state during your session, you're eligible for care.

Our therapists live and work in New York City. They understand the specific texture of NYC life, the career intensity, the loneliness that comes with being surrounded by people, the high-functioning anxiety, the cost of living pressure, the pressure to look like everything is fine when it isn't.

In-person sessions are also available at our Midtown Manhattan office at 303 Fifth Avenue, for those who prefer to come in when schedules allow.

What NYC clients come to us for

Most Common

Anxiety & Stress

In NYC, anxiety can feel like just the cost of living here. DBT and CBT tools to regulate, not just manage, so you can function at your best without burning out.

Learn more
Specialty

Maternal Mental Health

Perinatal anxiety, postpartum depression and anxiety, fertility challenges, and the emotional weight of new parenthood. Specialized support for New York parents at every stage.

Learn more
Specialty

Eating Disorders & Body Image

Evidence-based treatment for eating disorders and disordered eating. Compassionate care at every stage of recovery, from New York's most body-image-aware therapists.

Learn more
Specialty

Depression

Skills-based therapy for depression that goes deeper than symptom management, exploring the patterns and beliefs underneath, not just the surface.

Learn more
Specialty

Relationships & Dating

Individual therapy for love, attachment, and the patterns that follow us into every relationship. For New Yorkers navigating dating apps, attachment, and the city's uniquely complicated relationship landscape.

Learn more
Specialty

Life Transitions

Career changes, relationship endings, relocation, becoming a parent. Therapy that helps you find footing when everything is shifting at once.

Learn more

New York City therapists, available this week.

All GN Counseling & Wellness therapists hold active New York state licensure and are based in NYC. Our practice is registered with the NYS Office of Mental Health and complies with all state telehealth regulations, including the requirement that your therapist be licensed in the state where you are located during sessions.

We are in-network with the six major insurance plans most commonly held by New York residents and employers.

NYC-Based Practice
LCSW · LMHC · LMSW
HIPAA Compliant
SimplePractice Platform
Midtown Manhattan Office
Not sure if you qualify? Let's find out together.

A free 15-minute phone consultation is the easiest way to confirm your insurance, understand your options, and figure out if GN Counseling & Wellness is the right fit, no commitment required.

Book Free Consultation →

Questions about finding a therapist in NYC

Are GN Counseling & Wellness therapists licensed to practice in New York City?
Yes. Yes, GN Counseling & Wellness therapists are based in NYC and fully licensed in New York state and comply with all NYS Office of Mental Health regulations. Virtual sessions are conducted through a HIPAA-compliant platform and carry the same legal and ethical standards as in-person care.
What insurance does GN Counseling & Wellness accept in NYC?
We are in-network with Aetna, Optum, Anthem BCBS, United Healthcare, Oxford, and Oscar Health. We verify your benefits before your first session so you know your exact copay upfront. We also submit out-of-network claims for all other plans.
Do I need to come into the Midtown office, or can I do virtual sessions?
Both options are available. Virtual sessions work from anywhere in NYC or New York state. In-person sessions are available at 303 Fifth Avenue in Midtown Manhattan. The requirement is only that you are physically located in New York when sessions take place.
How quickly can I get an appointment with an NYC therapist?
Most new NYC patients are seen within the same week. We intentionally maintain availability to avoid the waitlists that are common at larger New York practices. We maintain availability specifically to avoid the long waitlists common at larger practices in the city.
How do I find the right therapist for me at GN Counseling & Wellness?
Yes, sessions work from anywhere private. We offer a free 15-minute consultation to find your match. Many NYC clients, from a quiet room at their office, or even from their car. All you need is a device and a private space.
Where is the GN Counseling & Wellness Midtown Manhattan office?
Yes. In-person sessions are available at our Midtown Manhattan office at 303 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10016. The majority of our clients prefer virtual, but in-person is an option for those who want it.

Ready to find a therapist in New York City?

A free 15-minute consultation is all it takes. We'll confirm your insurance, answer your questions, and match you with the right therapist. Most NYC patients are seen within the week.

Book Free Consult