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UnitedHealthcare Therapists in New York

13 therapists in New York list UnitedHealthcare on their Psychology.com profile, including offices in Amherst, Long Island City and New York. That tag is the therapist's own, so confirm the network with both the therapist and your plan before you book.

13 therapists3 in person in New York13 onlinePayer listed by the therapist
Natalie Fraize, LPC, LCMHC, LCPC, MSc, therapist in Amherst, New York

Of the 13, 9 are based in New York, and 3 of those see clients in person; 3 are authorized to work with clients in New York and based in another state; 1 is authorized to work with clients in New York from a location Psychology.com has not confirmed; all 13 offer online sessions.

Before a first session, confirm two things. Ask the therapist whether they are in network with your specific UnitedHealthcare plan and whether they bill UnitedHealthcare directly. Then call the member number on your card, give them the therapist's name, and ask what you would owe per visit. Both answers move: networks are renegotiated and can end part way through a year, a therapist in network with one UnitedHealthcare plan is often out of network with another, and your deductible, copay and visit limit sit on your plan rather than on anything a therapist can see. Ten minutes on the phone now is cheaper than the first bill telling you.

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13 therapists in New York who list UnitedHealthcare

The Insurance row on each card lists the payers that therapist entered on their own profile. UnitedHealthcare there means they named UnitedHealthcare, not that your UnitedHealthcare plan is in network with them. ✓ License verified means we confirmed an active license with the therapist's state board on the date shown on their profile. ✓ NPI match means identity and the profession on record were matched to the federal NPI Registry, which is not a check of license standing. How we verify →

  • Lindsey Sherwin

    LMHC Limited Permit

    Long Island City, New York

    Identity matched to the federal NPI Registry, checked October 30, 2026

    The NPI match confirms identity and the profession on record with the registry. It is not a check of license standing.

    Repeat the NPI Registry lookup · How we verify

    “A creative therapist that helps you rewire your mind body and goals”

    As a mental health counselor and registered expressive arts therapy practitioner with 6 years of experience, I guide young adults, emerging adults, individuals, and couples through a wide range of mental health challenges. This includes navigating cultural and life…

    AnxietyDepressionStressTrauma and PTSDGrief and Loss
    In practice
    6 years
    Style
    warm, direct, exploratory
    Languages
    English
    Fee
    $85 to $150 per session Sliding scale
    Insurance
    Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna +4 more
    Availability
    Ask about availability
    Sessions
    Telehealth and in person

    Plans vary. Confirm your plan with the therapist.

  • Natalie Fraize

    LPC, LCMHC, LCPC, MSc

    Amherst, New York

    License verified with the New York board, checked November 4, 2026

    Checked with: New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions.

    Identity matched to the federal NPI Registry, checked November 2, 2026.

    Repeat the NPI Registry lookup · How we verify

    “You deserve to live fully and not be alone in your experiences.”

    I help people who feel stuck find a way to get moving toward what matters. Whether you are adjusting to a chronic illness, living each day as a series of tasks to check off a list, or moving to a new state for college, life stages and changes have a way of shaking up…

    DepressionStressChronic IllnessAnxietyRelationship Issues
    In practice
    10 years
    Style
    collaborative, practical, humorous
    Languages
    English
    Licensed in
    Illinois, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, New York
    Fee
    $150 to $200 per session Sliding scale
    Insurance
    Aetna, UnitedHealthcare, Optum +2 more
    Availability
    Ask about availability
    Sessions
    Telehealth and in person

    Plans vary. Confirm your plan with the therapist.

  • ▶ Video intro

    Buffalo, New York

    License verified with the New York board, checked November 4, 2026

    Checked with: New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions.

    Identity matched to the federal NPI Registry, checked October 31, 2026.

    Repeat the NPI Registry lookup · How we verify

    “"The good life is a process, not a state of being. It is a direction, not a destination.." -Carl Rogers”

    What is your style/approach to therapy? My approach to therapy is to let you take the lead for part of our sessions. This can be a powerful moment for people as some have had no say in parts of their lives. I try to make you feel comfortable in our sessions, as…

    AnxietyDepressionRelationship IssuesStressTrauma and PTSD
    In practice
    16 years
    Style
    warm, flexible
    Languages
    English
    Licensed in
    New York
    Fee
    $120 per session
    Insurance
    Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna +5 more
    Availability
    Ask about availability
    Sessions
    Telehealth

    Plans vary. Confirm your plan with the therapist.

  • Gina Rose

    LCSW, MSW

    Hampstead, North Carolina

    License verified with the North Carolina board, checked October 29, 2026

    Checked with: North Carolina Social Work Certification and Licensure Board.

    Identity matched to the federal NPI Registry, checked October 28, 2026.

    Repeat the NPI Registry lookup · How we verify

    I integrate models together that I have learned. I am direct, and friendly. I tend to use up the whole hour and I give homework that will have meaningful impact. I have a pretty great memory given all the sessions I have throughout a week and will remember things you…

    DepressionFamily ConflictMen's Issues
    In practice
    7 years
    Style
    direct, structured, humorous
    Languages
    English
    Licensed in
    North Carolina
    Fee
    $70 to $120 per session Sliding scale
    Insurance
    Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna +3 more
    Availability
    Ask about availability
    Sessions
    Telehealth and in person

    Plans vary. Confirm your plan with the therapist.

  • Amina Nikocevic

    LMHC, LPC, LPCC, MA

    Jackson Heights, New York

    License verified with the New York board, checked November 4, 2026

    Checked with: New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions.

    Identity matched to the federal NPI Registry, checked October 31, 2026.

    Repeat the NPI Registry lookup · How we verify

    I use strengths based approaches, narrative therapy, and positive psychology to help clients shift focus toward their strengths, build resilience, and create meaningful change. I work with adolescents and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, life transitions, self…

    AnxietyDepressionRelationship IssuesStressSelf Esteem
    In practice
    5 years
    Style
    warm, collaborative, supportive
    Languages
    English
    Licensed in
    New York
    Fee
    $150 per session Sliding scale
    Insurance
    Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna +6 more
    Availability
    Ask about availability
    Sessions
    Telehealth

    Plans vary. Confirm your plan with the therapist.

  • Christine Rykiel

    LCSW, LISW, MSW

    Lakewood Ranch, Florida

    License verified with the Florida board, checked October 29, 2026

    Checked with: Florida Department of Health.

    Identity matched to the federal NPI Registry, checked October 29, 2026.

    Repeat the NPI Registry lookup · How we verify

    With over 30 years of clinical experience I provide compassionate, empowering, and affirming counseling services that are client-centered and goal oriented and that develops and enhances my client's strengths and builds their coping skills to manage the symptoms of a…

    AnxietyDepressionStressTrauma and PTSDGrief and Loss
    In practice
    32 years
    Style
    warm, structured, supportive
    Languages
    English
    Licensed in
    Florida
    Fee
    $100 per session Sliding scale
    Insurance
    Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna +11 more
    Availability
    Ask about availability
    Sessions
    Telehealth and in person

    Plans vary. Confirm your plan with the therapist.

  • Gladys Lai

    LCSW, MSW

    New York, New York

    License verified with the New York board, checked October 9, 2026

    Checked with: New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions.

    Identity matched to the federal NPI Registry, checked October 8, 2026.

    Repeat the NPI Registry lookup · How we verify

    I work collaboratively with my clients to create a safe, supportive environment where we can explore the challenges and concerns that bring you to therapy. I will ask thoughtful questions to help you become curious about your beliefs, your current ways of being, and…

    AnxietyDepressionTrauma and PTSDStressGrief and Loss
    In practice
    11 years
    Style
    direct, warm, supportive
    Languages
    English
    Licensed in
    New York
    Fee
    $175 to $225 per session Sliding scale
    Insurance
    Aetna, UnitedHealthcare, Optum +2 more
    Availability
    Ask about availability
    Sessions
    Telehealth

    Plans vary. Confirm your plan with the therapist.

  • Martez Smith

    PhD, LMSW

    New York, New York

    License verified with the New York board, checked October 13, 2026

    Checked with: New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions.

    Identity matched to the federal NPI Registry, checked October 10, 2026.

    Repeat the NPI Registry lookup · How we verify

    “A space to be yourself, unpack what weighs on you, and move toward the life you want to live.”

    Life can be complicated. Sometimes you're carrying more than you know how to handle. Whether you're navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, relationships, identity, or major life transitions, you don't have to figure it all out alone. I work with people who are trying…

    AnxietyDepressionStressTrauma and PTSDGrief and Loss
    In practice
    2 years
    Style
    warm, collaborative, humorous
    Languages
    English
    Licensed in
    New York
    Insurance
    Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna +5 more
    Availability
    Ask about availability
    Sessions
    Telehealth

    Plans vary. Confirm your plan with the therapist.

  • New York, New York

    Identity matched to the federal NPI Registry, checked October 19, 2026

    The NPI match confirms identity and the profession on record with the registry. It is not a check of license standing.

    Repeat the NPI Registry lookup · How we verify

    Being seen and deeply known by another is something many of us both desire and fear. That fear makes sense; when we’re vulnerable, we open ourselves up to the pain of judgement and the possibility of rejection. At the same time, we offer the most tender parts of…

    Trauma and PTSDRelationship IssuesSexualityGrief and LossFamily Conflict
    In practice
    2 years
    Style
    warm, collaborative, humorous
    Languages
    English
    Fee
    $150 to $225 per session Sliding scale
    Insurance
    Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna +5 more
    Availability
    Ask about availability
    Sessions
    Telehealth and in person

    Plans vary. Confirm your plan with the therapist.

  • Shaudi Adel

    LCSW, MSW

    New York, New York

    License verified with the New York board, checked October 13, 2026

    Checked with: New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions.

    Identity matched to the federal NPI Registry, checked October 13, 2026.

    Repeat the NPI Registry lookup · How we verify

    “Check out my profile for a free consultation!”

    I would describe my approach to therapy to be collaborative, authentic, and I aim to instill hope for a more positive future for my clients in a safe and non-judgmental space. I not only take time to understand why you are deciding to begin therapy, but I make an…

    AnxietyDepressionTrauma and PTSDStressGrief and Loss
    In practice
    10 years
    Style
    warm, practical, collaborative
    Languages
    English
    Licensed in
    New York
    Fee
    $80 per session Sliding scale
    Insurance
    Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna +5 more
    Availability
    Ask about availability
    Sessions
    Telehealth

    Plans vary. Confirm your plan with the therapist.

  • Westchester County, New York

    License verified with the New York board, checked October 12, 2026

    Checked with: New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions.

    Identity matched to the federal NPI Registry, checked October 14, 2026.

    Repeat the NPI Registry lookup · How we verify

    Seeking therapy is a significant step, and I’m honored you’re considering it with me. I work with adults and couples navigating anxiety, stress, life transitions such as career shifts, relationship changes, or loss, self-esteem and confidence, and relationship…

    Relationship IssuesSelf EsteemCareer CounselingAnxietyStress
    In practice
    11 years
    Style
    warm, collaborative, exploratory
    Languages
    English
    Licensed in
    New York
    Fee
    $165 per session Sliding scale
    Insurance
    Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna +5 more
    Availability
    Ask about availability
    Sessions
    Telehealth

    Plans vary. Confirm your plan with the therapist.

  • License verified with the New York board, checked November 4, 2026

    Checked with: New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions.

    Identity matched to the federal NPI Registry, checked October 30, 2026.

    Repeat the NPI Registry lookup · How we verify

    “Helping you navigate anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, and life transitions with compassion, understanding, and practical tools for lasting change.”

    Do you find yourself overthinking, feeling overwhelmed, or struggling to manage your emotions? Perhaps you're navigating a difficult relationship, dealing with past trauma, experiencing anxiety, or going through a major life transition. You may be someone who appears…

    AnxietyDepressionStressTrauma and PTSDGrief and Loss
    In practice
    11 years
    Style
    warm, supportive, practical
    Languages
    English, Spanish
    Licensed in
    New York
    Fee
    $150 per session
    Insurance
    Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna +5 more
    Availability
    Ask about availability
    Sessions
    Telehealth

    Plans vary. Confirm your plan with the therapist.

  • San Diego, California

    License verified with the California board, checked November 4, 2026

    Checked with: Medical Board of California.

    Identity matched to the federal NPI Registry, checked October 29, 2026.

    Repeat the NPI Registry lookup · How we verify

    I have extensive experience in guiding people to return to their natural state of psychological health and well-being. This state of equilibrium never goes away; it only becomes obscured through our learned patterns of thinking. As a practitioner of Integrative…

    AnxietyDepressionStressGrief and LossRelationship Issues
    In practice
    34 years
    Style
    warm, exploratory, supportive
    Languages
    English
    Licensed in
    California
    Fee
    $275 per session
    Insurance
    Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, UnitedHealthcare +1 more
    Availability
    Ask about availability
    Sessions
    Telehealth

    Plans vary. Confirm your plan with the therapist.

How members are checked

The checks are the product. Each one is dated on the member’s profile with a link to the source, so you never take our word for it. Older listings that predate membership carry no badge until they are checked.

  1. NPI Registry match

    Before a member profile goes live, the name and the profession on record are matched to the federal NPI Registry. No match, no membership.

  2. State board lookup

    Where the state board offers a public license lookup, the license number and standing are checked there. Profiles that pass carry the "License verified" badge.

  3. Dated, with the link

    Both checks show the date they were made and link to the registry or board page, so you can repeat them in a minute. How we verify →

Peter MittigaLMHC, Buffalo, New York
  • License verified with the New York board, checked November 4, 2026
  • Identity matched to the federal NPI Registry, checked October 31, 2026

Frequently asked questions

Does "lists UnitedHealthcare" mean my sessions will be paid for?

No. It means the therapist named UnitedHealthcare on their own Psychology.com profile, which is a claim about who they bill, not a check we have run and not a statement about your own coverage. Whether a particular session is paid for depends on the therapist's current network status and on your UnitedHealthcare plan, including your deductible, your copay and any limit on outpatient mental health visits. Treat this page as a shortlist to call, not an answer about your benefits.

How do I check whether a therapist is in network with my UnitedHealthcare plan?

Ask both sides the same question and compare the answers. Ask the therapist, by message or on a first call, whether they are in network with your specific UnitedHealthcare plan and whether they bill UnitedHealthcare directly. Then call the member number on your card, give them the therapist's full name and NPI number, and ask what you would owe per session. The two answers disagree often enough that asking only one is how people end up with a bill they did not expect. A therapist can be in network with one UnitedHealthcare plan and out of network with the next, and a network can end part way through a year.

What if none of the therapists on this page has an opening?

You have three workable routes. Ask to be put on a waitlist and give your real availability, because evening and early morning slots move fastest. Widen the search to every therapist licensed in New York who works online, which is a much larger pool than any one payer's list. Or work the other direction and ask UnitedHealthcare for its own list of in-network therapists in New York, then call the names on it, because that list and ours are built from different sources and neither one is complete.

What do out-of-network reimbursement and a superbill mean?

A superbill is an itemized receipt from your therapist showing the dates, the service codes and what you paid. You send it to your insurer yourself, and if your plan has out-of-network benefits the insurer pays you back a share of the fee once your out-of-network deductible is met. It is worth asking about when the therapist you want is not in network, because plenty of therapists will issue a superbill even when they do not bill insurers themselves. Ask your plan two things first, whether it has out-of-network benefits at all and what it considers a reasonable fee for a 50-minute session, because the reimbursement is a percentage of that figure rather than of what you actually paid.

What does a session cost among these therapists?

12 of the 13 therapists on this page list a fee. Their listed fees run $70 to $275 per session, with a median starting fee of $150. That is the range these therapists published on their own profiles, not a market rate for New York and not what you would owe after your UnitedHealthcare plan is applied. 9 also offer a sliding scale, which is marked on the card.

Can a therapist in another state see me if they list UnitedHealthcare?

Only if they hold a license in the state you are sitting in during the session, or a telehealth registration there. That is a rule about where you are, not where the therapist is, and it holds whatever your insurance says. Of the 13 on this page, 11 are licensed in New York; 2 are listed as an intern, associate or permit holder, a pre-licensure status rather than a license. Each names New York on their own profile, which is why they appear here. The insurance question sits on top of that: confirm the license state first, then the network status.

Are you a therapist in New York who bills UnitedHealthcare? Add the payers you work with to your profile and people searching for them will find you here. List your practice. Already listed? Log in to your dashboard to keep your payer list current. Running a practice? Read the practice guides on directories, insurance panels and private-pay clients.