Meet the best therapists* in Brooklyn.

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Note that most therapists specialize in multiple issues, so therapists in different categories may still be able to help you.

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Depression therapist
EMDR therapist
Family therapist
Grief therapist
OCD therapist
Trauma therapist

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Best therapists in Brooklyn

4 stars or higher online

Peer reviewed

Screened for burnout

Trauma-informed

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Best anxiety therapists

4 stars or higher online

Peer reviewed

Screened for burnout

Trauma-informed

Virtual and In Person

$220

per session

Helps you get reimbursed for therapy

Not available

New York, PsyD #021771

David Tzall, PsyD

Vetted and verified

No Google reviews

Modalities

Attachment based, Dialectical behavior therapy, Emotionally focused therapy, Family systems, Psychodynamic, Trauma-focused

Specialties

Trauma, Anxiety, Addiction

Additional Areas of focus

Anger management, Bipolar disorder, Blended families, Borderline personality disorder, Burnout, Couples counseling, Codependency, Dating, Depression, Divorce counseling, Existential questioning, First responders, Gambling, Infidelity, Intercultural relationships, Parenting, Personality disorders, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Premarital counseling, Schizophrenia spectrum, Self esteem, Self harm, Sexual assault, Stress, Substance dependency, Suicidal thoughts

Virtual Only

$250

per session

Helps you get reimbursed for therapy

Not available

New York, LCSW #90841; New Jersey, LCSW #44SC06426700; Connecticut, LCSW #13254; Colorado LCSW #09930237, Massachusetts, LICSW #128494

Lindsie Meek, LCSW

Vetted and verified

No Google reviews

Modalities

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment based, EMDR, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Dialectical behavior therapy, Internal family systems, Psychodynamic, Strengths-based therapy, Trauma-focused, Somatic therapy

Specialties

Disordered eating, Self esteem, Body image

Additional Areas of focus

Borderline personality disorder, Anxiety, Burnout, Dating, Life transitions, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Panic attacks, Postpartum depression, Trauma, Stress, Social anxiety, Parenting, Grief

Virtual and In Person

$150

per session

Helps you get reimbursed for therapy

Not available

New York, MHC-LP #P139256

Tyler Finley, MHC-LP

Vetted and verified

No Google reviews

Modalities

Ecotherapy, Depth psychotherapy, Attachment based, Mindfulness based, Narrative, Psychodynamic, Trauma-focused

Specialties

Anxiety, Depression, Trauma

Additional Areas of focus

Burnout, Existential questioning, Gender identity, Grief, Highly sensitive people, Life transitions, Mindfulness, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Self esteem, Social anxiety, Stress, Suicidal thoughts, LGBTQ+ sexuality, Transgender people

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Best children and teen therapists

4 stars or higher online

Peer reviewed

Screened for burnout

Trauma-informed

Virtual Only

$250

per session

Helps you get reimbursed for therapy

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Ohio, PhD #7484; New York, PhD #021450

Jennifer Cain, PhD

Vetted and verified

No Google reviews

Modalities

Attachment based, EMDR, Narrative, Play therapy, Trauma-focused, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Somatic therapy

Specialties

Trauma, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Children

Additional Areas of focus

Adoption, ADHD, Anxiety, Highly sensitive people, Learning disabilities, Parenting, Self esteem

Virtual and In Person

$200

per session

Helps you get reimbursed for therapy

Not available

New York, MHC-LP #P111977

Noni Vaughn-Pollard, MHC-LP

Vetted and verified

No Google reviews

Modalities

Art therapy, Strengths-based therapy, Trauma-focused, Psychodynamic, Mindfulness based

Specialties

Adolescents, Anxiety, Self esteem

Additional Areas of focus

Dating, Depression, Disordered eating, Highly sensitive people, Gender identity, Life transitions, LGBTQ+ sexuality, Mindfulness, Nutrition, Racial identity, Self esteem, Sexual assault, Social anxiety, Spirituality, Stress, Trauma

Virtual Only

$275

per session

Helps you get reimbursed for therapy

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New York, PSY #023245

Gary Dillon, PhD

Vetted and verified

No Google reviews

Modalities

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Dialectical behavior therapy, Gottman method, Psychodynamic, Trauma-focused, Strengths-based therapy

Specialties

Racial identity, LGBTQ+ sexuality, Couples counseling

Additional Areas of focus

Anxiety, Burnout, Non-monogamous couples counseling, Depression, Gender identity, Grief, Life transitions, Mindfulness, Immigrant experience, Self esteem, Social anxiety, Stress, Trauma, Transgender people

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Best couples therapists

4 stars or higher online

Peer reviewed

Screened for burnout

Trauma-informed

Virtual Only

$250

per session

Helps you get reimbursed for therapy

Helps you get reimbursed for therapy

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New York, LCSW #93492; New Jersey, LCSW #44SC06141500

Kacie Mitterando, LCSW

Vetted and verified

No Google reviews

Modalities

Attachment based, Cognitive behavioral therapy, EMDR, Gottman method, Internal family systems, Strength-based therapy, Trauma-focused

Specialties

Trauma, Dating, Anxiety

Additional Areas of focus

ADHD, Body image, Codependency, Couples counseling, Disordered eating, LGBTQ+ sexuality, Neurodivergence, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Self esteem, Social anxiety, Stress

Virtual and In Person

$300

per session

Helps you get reimbursed for therapy

Helps you get reimbursed for therapy

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New York, LMHC #009186; Rhode Island, LMHC 01061; Arizona, LPC #20643; Florida, LMHC #TPMC1240

Susanna Guarino, LMHC

Vetted and verified

No Google reviews

Modalities

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Gottman method, Narrative, Psychodynamic, Psychoanalytic, Trauma-focused

Specialties

Trauma, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Couples counseling

Additional Areas of focus

Anxiety, Existential questioning, Highly sensitive people, Intercultural relationships, Mindfulness, Neurodivergence, Pregnancy loss, Polyamory, Spirituality

Virtual Only

$200

per session

Helps you get reimbursed for therapy

Aetna, Meritain, Cigna, Optum, United Healthcare, UMR, UBH, Connecticare

Helps you get reimbursed for therapy

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Connecticut, LMFT #002394; New York, LMFT #001731

Sofia Riffaud, LMFT

Vetted and verified

No Google reviews

Modalities

Cognitive behavioral therapy, Family systems, Mindfulness based, Strengths-based therapy

Specialties

Anxiety, Couples counseling, Premarital counseling

Additional Areas of focus

Parenting, Anger management, Career coaching, Caring professionals, Codependency, Dating, Divorce counseling, Family counseling, Immigrant experience, Gender identity, Grief, Infidelity, Life transitions, Mindfulness, Panic attacks, Spirituality, Stress, Sports performance, Veterans

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Best depression therapists

4 stars or higher online

Peer reviewed

Screened for burnout

Trauma-informed

Virtual Only

$285

per session

Helps you get reimbursed for therapy

Helps you get reimbursed for therapy

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Florida, LCSW #TPSW1845; New York, LCSW #092236; Connecticut, LCSW #10454

Gayle Weill, LCSW

Vetted and verified

No Google reviews

Modalities

Attachment based, Hypnotherapy, Mindfulness based, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Dialectical behavior therapy, EMDR, Psychodynamic, Strength-based therapy

Specialties

Adoption, Anxiety, Parenting

Additional Areas of focus

Blended families, Coparenting, Step parenting, Life transitions, Mindfulness, Stress, Postpartum depression

Virtual and In Person

$250

per session

Helps you get reimbursed for therapy

Helps you get reimbursed for therapy

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New York, Psy.D (Prelicense) #P132159; New Jersey, Psy.D (Prelicense) TP #243-077

Tian Saltzman, Psy.D

Vetted and verified

No Google reviews

Modalities

Dialectical behavior therapy, Cognitive behavioral therapy

Specialties

Anxiety, Adolescents, Depression

Additional Areas of focus

ADHD, Anger management, Multicultural experience, Children, Insomnia, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Panic attacks, Parenting, Phobias, Self esteem, Social anxiety, Stress

Virtual Only

$250

per session

Helps you get reimbursed for therapy

Helps you get reimbursed for therapy

Not available

New York, LMHC-D #016320

Abigail Méndez, LMHC-D

Vetted and verified

No Google reviews

Modalities

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), Emotionally focused therapy (EFT), Mindfulness based, Trauma-focused, Psychodynamic, Strengths-based therapy

Specialties

Trauma, Anxiety, Mindfulness and/or meditation

Additional Areas of focus

Burnout, Chronic illness or pain, Codependency, Dating, Depression, Grief and/or loss, LBGTQ+ sexuality, Life transitions, Midlife stress, Second or third generation immigrant experience, Self esteem/self worth, Social anxiety, Stress, Racial/cultural identity, Bicultural or multicultural experience, Biracial or multiracial experience, Couples counseling, First generation immigrant experience, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Premartial counseling

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Best EMDR therapists

4 stars or higher online

Peer reviewed

Screened for burnout

Trauma-informed

Virtual and In Person

$200

per session

Helps you get reimbursed for therapy

Not available

Ohio, LPCC #E.2505040; New York, LMHC #015539

Brianna Halasa, LMHC

Vetted and verified

No Google reviews

Modalities

EMDR, Internal family systems, Somatic therapy, Trauma-focused, Strengths-based therapy

Specialties

Trauma, Anxiety, Disordered eating

Additional Areas of focus

Abuse, Adolescents, ADHD, Anger management, Adoption, Multicultural experience, Multiracial experience, Bullying, Burnout, Cancer, Codependency, Chronic conditions, Caring professionals, Career coaching, Couples counseling, Non-monogamous couples counseling, Dating, Depression, Existential questioning, Fertility treatment, Highly sensitive people, Grief, Gender identity, Screen dependence, Infertility, Infidelity, Insomnia, Intercultural relationships, Midlife stress, Medical trauma, Life transitions, LBGTQ+ sexuality, Learning disabilities, Mindfulness, Narcissistic personality, Panic attacks, Nutrition, Pregnancy loss, Physical disabilities, Phobias, Postpartum depression, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Polyamory, Premarital counseling, Racial identity, Sex therapy, Self esteem, Sexual assault, Social anxiety, Socioeconomic issues, Spirituality, Stress, Transgender people, Aging, Bipolar disorder, Body image, Blended families, First generation immigrant experience

Virtual Only

$175

per session

United Health Care/Optum, Aetna

Helps you get reimbursed for therapy

United Health Care/Optum, Aetna

United Health Care/Optum, Aetna

United Health Care/Optum, Aetna

United Health Care/Optum, Aetna

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New York, LCSW #091992; Florida, LCSW #18690; Maine, LCSW #22585, Nevada, LCSW #12314-C

Elliott Blitenthal, LCSW

Vetted and verified

No Google reviews

Modalities

Cognitive behavioral therapy, Attachment based, EMDR, Internal family systems, Trauma-focused

Specialties

Addiction, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Psychedelic assisted therapy

Additional Areas of focus

Anxiety, Sexual assault, Personality disorders, Phobias, Narcissistic personality, Spirituality, Medical trauma, Social anxiety, Trauma, Substance dependency

Virtual Only

$200

per session

Helps you get reimbursed for therapy

Not available

New York, LCSW #097883; Connecticut, LCSW #014691; Florida, LCSW #SW25408

Deanna Doherty, LCSW

Vetted and verified

No Google reviews

Modalities

EMDR, Dialectical behavior therapy, Internal family systems, Trauma-focused, Psychodynamic

Specialties

Grief, Addiction, Trauma

Additional Areas of focus

Adoption, Anxiety, Abuse, Cancer, Caring professionals, Codependency, Dementia, Depression, First responders, Gambling, Highly sensitive people, Screen dependence, Infertility, LGBTQ+ sexuality, Life transitions, Medical trauma, Midlife stress, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Panic attacks, Pregnancy loss, Phobias, Self esteem, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Substance dependency, Stress, Veterans

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Best family therapists

4 stars or higher online

Peer reviewed

Screened for burnout

Trauma-informed

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Best grief therapists

4 stars or higher online

Peer reviewed

Screened for burnout

Trauma-informed

Virtual Only

$350

per session

Helps you get reimbursed for therapy

Not available

New York, Psychologist #025643; New Jersey, Psychologist #35SI00702400; Illinois, Psychologist #071.010599; North Carolina, Psychologist #6535; PsyPact, APIT #14381

Cynthia Shaw, PsyD

Vetted and verified

No Google reviews

Modalities

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Art therapy, Depth psychotherapy, Ecotherapy, Narrative, Strength-based therapy, Trauma-focused, Mindfulness based

Specialties

Existential questioning, Grief, Self esteem

Additional Areas of focus

Aging, Anxiety, Cancer, Chronic illness or pain, Dating, Depression, Life transitions, Medical trauma, Midlife stress, Panic attacks, Physical disabilities, Schizophrenia spectrum, Social anxiety, Spirituality, Stress, Suicidal thoughts, Trauma

Virtual Only

$175

per session

Helps you get reimbursed for therapy

Not available

New York, LMHC #014626

Rachel Moses, LMHC

Vetted and verified

No Google reviews

Modalities

Attachment based, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Dialectical behavior therapy, Mindfulness based, Strengths-based therapy, Psychodynamic, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy,

Specialties

Anxiety, Grief, Depression

Additional Areas of focus

ADHD, Body image, Burnout, Dating, Couples counseling, Suicidal thoughts, Veterans, Family counseling, Gender identity, LGBTQ+ sexuality, Life transitions, Mindfulness, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Panic attacks, Phobias, Personality disorders, Polyamory, Trauma, Self esteem, Social anxiety, Socioeconomic issues, Stress

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Best OCD therapists

4 stars or higher online

Peer reviewed

Screened for burnout

Trauma-informed

Virtual Only

$355

per session

Helps you get reimbursed for therapy

Not available

California, PSY #31508; New York, PSY #020676

Regina Lazarovich, PhD

Vetted and verified

No Google reviews

Modalities

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Dialectical behavior therapy, Exposure Response Prevention, Mindfulness based, Prolonged exposure therapy, Strength-based therapy

Specialties

Anxiety, Disordered eating, Panic attacks

Additional Areas of focus

ADHD, Anxiety, Bicultural experience, Body image, Bullying, Burnout, Caring professionals, Dating, Depression, First generation immigrant experience, Grief, Highly sensitive people, Insomnia, Life transitions, Midlife stress, Mindfulness, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Phobias, Self esteem, Social anxiety, Stress, Trauma

Virtual Only

$200

per session

Aetna

Helps you get reimbursed for therapy

Aetna

Aetna

Not available

New York, LCSW #096925; New Jersey, LCSW #44SC06499100

Idil Ozturk, LCSW

Vetted and verified

No Google reviews

Modalities

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Dialectical behavior therapy, Gottman method, Exposure Response Prevention, Strengths-based therapy

Specialties

Anxiety, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Self esteem

Additional Areas of focus

Multicultural experience, Multiracial experience, Chronic conditions, Couples counseling, Hearing loss, Dating, Insomnia, LGBTQ+ sexuality, Life transitions, Immigrant experience, Social anxiety, Stress

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Best trauma therapists

4 stars or higher online

Peer reviewed

Screened for burnout

Trauma-informed

Virtual Only

$175

per session

Helps you get reimbursed for therapy

UHC, AETNA, CIGNA, BCBS, OPTUM - get in touch for a comprehensive list

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Florida, LMFT #2388; New York, LMFT #001837

Mateja Petje, LMFT

Vetted and verified

No Google reviews

Modalities

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Art therapy, Attachment based, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Dance/movement therapy, Ecotherapy, Hypnotherapy, Internal family systems,, Mindfulness based, Music therapy, Narrative, Prolonged exposure therapy, Psychodynamic, Solutions-focused brief therapy, Somatic therapy, Strengths-based therapy, Trauma-focused

Specialties

Anxiety, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Psychedelic assisted therapy

Additional Areas of focus

Immigrant experience, Abuse, Aging, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Multiracial experience, Body image, Bullying, Burnout, Career coaching, Caring professionals, Chronic conditions, Codependency, Dating, Depression, Disordered eating, Divorce counseling, Existential questioning, First responders, Screen dependence, Grief, Highly sensitive people, Hoarding, Insomnia, Infidelity, Intercultural relationships, Life transitions, Midlife stress, Mindfulness, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Panic attacks, Narcissistic personality, Phobias, Polyamory, Postpartum depression, Racial identity, Self esteem, Sexual assault, Social anxiety, Spirituality, Sports performance, Stress, Trauma, Transgender people

Virtual Only

$225

per session

Helps you get reimbursed for therapy

Not available

Massachusetts, LICSW #123939; New Hampshire, LCSW #3410; New York, LCSW #096473

Seana Peterson, LICSW

Vetted and verified

No Google reviews

Modalities

Astrology, EMDR, Internal family systems, Mindfulness based, Somatic therapy, Trauma-focused

Specialties

Adoption, Trauma, Self esteem

Additional Areas of focus

Anxiety, Multicultural experience, Multiracial experience, Body image, Depression, Grief. LGBTQ+ sexuality, Mindfulness, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Racial identity, Spirituality, Social anxiety, Stress, Transgender people, Existential questioning

Virtual and In Person

$280

per session

Helps you get reimbursed for therapy

Not available

New York, LMHC #010571; Connecticut, LPC #8231

Patricia Valencia, LMHC

Vetted and verified

No Google reviews

Modalities

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Art therapy, Attachment based, Faith-based counseling, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Dialectical behavior therapy, Emotionally focused therapy, Family systems, Internal family systems, Mindfulness based, Music therapy, Narrative, Play therapy, Psychodynamic, Solution-focused brief therapy, Somatic therapy, Strength-based therapy, Trauma-focused, Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy

Specialties

Anxiety, Trauma, Burnout

Additional Areas of focus

Abuse, Adoption, Aging, Anger management, Anxiety, Multicultural experience, Blended families, Burnout, Caring professionals, Chronic conditions, Codependency, Couples counseling, Dating, Depression, Divorce counseling, Existential questioning, Family counseling, First generation immigrant experience, Screen dependence, Gender identity, Grief, Highly sensitive people, Infertility, Infidelity, Intercultural relationships, LGBTQ+ sexuality, Life transitions, Medical trauma, Midlife stress, Parenting, Self esteem, Social anxiety, Spirituality, Stress, Transgender people, Trauma, Racial identity, Panic attacks, Mindfulness, Body image, Multiracial experience, Addiction

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FAQs

Frequently asked questions about therapy

What's the difference between in-person and virtual therapy?

Although there is no research that suggests in-person or virtual therapy is more effective, you may prefer one over the other. Some people prefer the intimacy of being in the same physical space as their therapist, while others prefer receiving treatment in the comfort of their own home. If you have a tight schedule, virtual therapy is a great option since you won’t commute to your therapist’s office. Virtual therapy also allows you to see any therapist throughout your state, which means one less barrier to finding your soulmate therapist!

When should someone start therapy?

Deciding when to start therapy is a very personal decision, but we recommend starting sooner rather than later. Along with running the risk of your mental health declining, you also miss out on time spent working on yourself, repairing your relationships, and so much more. Life is short, so why not make it the best possible as soon as possible?

What type of therapy is right for me?

Your therapist will carefully customize your treatment plan, and they will likely rely on a variety of therapeutic methods. There are some treatment methods that are better for specific disorders (like exposure therapy for OCD or phobias), but a combination of several will likely be the best option for you.

Is going to therapy worth it?

We’re huge advocates for therapy at Best Therapists, but we know that not everyone has a good experience in therapy. Working with a high quality therapist (with whom you have a great relationship) can be life changing. You can change harmful behaviors or thought patterns, shed or improve hurtful relationships, increase your resilience and coping methods for dealing with mental illness, and much more. We think that that’s pretty frigging worth it, but finding the right therapist for YOU is crucial to this equation.

What's the difference between a psychotherapist and a psychologist?

The main difference between psychotherapists and psychologists is their education. Psychologists receive more education, and in some cases, psychologists focus more on research than clinical work. But both therapists and psychologists go through thousands of hours of clinical training. When choosing a therapist, the skill of the therapist and your relationship with them matters way more than which degree your therapist has.

Do therapists offer free consultations?

Yes, most therapists offer free consultations. This not only benefits you, but the therapist too! Therapists want to see if you are a good fit before doing an official therapy session with you to save you (and them) time and energy. Although your relationship has barely begun, you both will feel out your chemistry. You won’t be BFFs by the end of the consultation, but should get a sense of whether or not you’ll work well together.

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About Us

Hi, we’re Best Therapists.

We vet therapists, so you can focus on fit—not quality.

Through peer reviews, license verification, online reviews, and requiring acknowledgement of trauma-informed care, we do our best to make sure that your best therapist provides high quality care (and that's regardless of your race, sexual orientation, or background).

But your friend’s best therapist might not be your best therapist. That's why personality fit between you and your therapist is crucial. It’s not something that we can verify for you, so we encourage you to schedule free consultations with multiple therapists to get a sense of your chemistry together.

Why choose Best Therapists

There are plenty of therapist directories to choose from.

But other therapist directories like Psychology Today, Good Therapy, Choosing Therapy, and more have hundreds (if not thousands) of results for therapists in your city alone. The search for your best therapist becomes instantly overwhelming, which stops some therapy-seekers in their tracks. Our involved vetting process goes way beyond a basic license check (unlike the other guys), which simplifies YOUR search.

Finding the best therapist for you is hard enough, so we curate lists like these so you can get quality care as quickly and seamlessly impossible. And no need to check a therapist's availability or add your name to their waitlist—all Best Therapists are currently accepting new clients.

Not feeling any of the therapists on our list? No worries. Keep scrolling to find other vetted therapists in cities near you.

When to not choose Best Therapists

In some situations, we may not be the best therapist directory for you. For example...

  1. If you are looking for free therapy or want therapy that's supplemented by another organization, Best Therapists isn't the best therapist directory for you.
  2. If you're only open to seeing a therapist that's in-network with your insurance provider, Best Therapists might not be a good fit. Many of our therapists don't work directly with insurance companies, so we encourage you to check your out-of-network mental health benefits (use our free benefits checker). Don't let your insurance company prevent you from working with your soulmate therapist!
  3. Finally, this site is not intended for medical emergencies. If you are in an immediate mental health crisis, please call the national suicide hotline at 988.

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