Manhattan Mental Health Counseling
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Manhattan Mental Health Counseling

Compassionate and skilled therapists providing good and affordable therapy
New York, New Jersey Accepting Online
Midtown West, Union Square Not Accepting In-person
Midtown East Accepting In-person
Updated March 17, 2023

Manhattan Mental Health Counseling is a full-service psychotherapy practice welcoming individuals, couples, and families to their three locations in New York City (as well as online sessions). They specialize in anxiety, depression, eating disorders, self-esteem, grief, trauma, PTSD, social anxiety, phobias, and LGBTQIA+ topics, among other issues. 

Joy  Svenson
Joy Svenson

Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC

Sandra  Swartwout
Sandra Swartwout

Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC

Kayla  Woodruff
Kayla Woodruff

Master of Arts (MA) - Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Natalie  Buchwald
Natalie Buchwald

Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC

Carol  Black
Carol Black

Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC

Alyssa  Sardis
Alyssa Sardis

Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC

Ingrid  Ma
Ingrid Ma

Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC

MHC-LP

Joy   Svenson
Joy Svenson

Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC

MHC-LP

Mary  Coakley
Mary Coakley

Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC

MHC-LP

Vimla  Singh
Vimla Singh

Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC

MHC-LP

Kayla  Kalsky
Kayla Kalsky

Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC

MHC-LP

Frank  Ledda
Frank Ledda

Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC

Sheila  Mashack
Sheila Mashack

Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC

Mechelle  Turner
Mechelle Turner

Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC

Kadiatou  Sidibe
Kadiatou Sidibe

Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW

Teresa  Wang
Teresa Wang

Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC

Kayla  Woodruff
Kayla Woodruff

Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC

MHC-LP

Sandra  Swartwout
Sandra Swartwout

Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC

Alyssa  Jenkins
Alyssa Jenkins

Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC

Jennifer  Del Valle
Jennifer Del Valle

Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC

Chantal  Amoussou
Chantal Amoussou

Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC

Kristal  Chalu
Kristal Chalu

Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC

Martita  Robinson
Martita Robinson

Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC


About

What services does your practice offer?

Manhattan Mental Health Counseling is a full-service psychotherapy practice with three offices in Manhattan. We offer individual, couples, and family therapy sessions.

What are your practice's specialties?

Our practice is composed of a team of licensed mental health counselors with multidisciplinary expertise including anxiety, depression, eating disorders, self-esteem, grief, trauma, PTSD, social anxiety, phobias, LGBTQ among other issues. Our therapists have a holistic approach to therapy and draw from a variety of approaches, including CBT, DBT, mindfulness based therapy, EMDR, gestalt therapy, and psychodynamic.

Why should I choose your practice?

The therapists at Manhattan Mental Health Counseling have unique expertise and are committed to working collaboratively with their clients to reach their goals and get the most out of therapy.

How does payment work at your practice?

At Manhattan Mental Health Counseling, we are in-network with the insurances listed below. If you do not have one of these health insurances, our fees are $150 for the first session and $130 for every session thereafter. We are happy to submit claims on your behalf directly to your insurance company.


Specialties

Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)

Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life

Eating disorders - Reducing unhealthy eating patterns, beliefs, and behaviors, such as restricting, purging, and binging; healing the emotional pain surrounding disordered eating

Trauma - Coping and healing after threatening or scary events, such as witnessing accidents or experiencing sexual, verbal, emotional, or physical abuse

Self-esteem - Cultivating self-compassion, assertiveness, and confidence; developing ways to reduce suffering, anxiety, social withdrawal, and self-neglect

Grief - Emotionally preparing for the anticipated passing of a loved one; managing feelings and reactions to a death or loss of significance; support during the process of healing and acceptance




Clientele

  • Adults (24+)
  • Couples
  • Families
  • Parents
  • Seniors (65+)
  • Young adults (18-24)
  • Loveland Therapy Fund Clients

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Aetna Student Health Insurance
  • Cigna
  • Columbia University Student Health Insurance Plan (Aetna)
  • FIT Student Health Insurance (Aetna)
  • Healthfirst
  • NYU Student Health Insurance (Wellfleet / Cigna PPO)
  • New School Student Insurance (United Healthcare Student Resources)
  • UMR
  • United Healthcare
  • United Healthcare Student Health Plan

Out-of-pocket fees

  • Individual sessions: $175 (55min)
  • Initial session: $200 (55min)
  • Couples sessions: $175 (55min)
  • Family sessions: $175 (55min)

Additional session information

Out-of-network billing options

This provider can support you in getting reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network reimbursement. Here are the out-of-network billing options they provide:

  • Direct billing
Payment options
  • Credit Card
  • Debit Card
Session frequency

Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.

  • Weekly
  • Multiple times a week

Location(s)

Midtown West practice
109 West 38th Street, Suite 303, New York, New York 10018
Not accepting new clients in-person
Currently Available Times
  • Morning (Before 10am)
  • Daytime (10am - 1pm)
  • Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
  • Evening (After 5pm)
  • Weekends
Regular Hours
  • Mon 9:00am-5:00pm
  • Tue 9:00am-5:00pm
  • Wed 9:00am-5:00pm
  • Thu 9:00am-5:00pm
  • Fri 9:00am-5:00pm
  • Sat 9:00am-5:00pm
  • Sun 9:00am-5:00pm

Midtown East practice
216 East 45th Street, Suite 1101, New York, New York 10017
Accepting new clients in-person
Currently Available Times
  • Morning (Before 10am)
  • Daytime (10am - 1pm)
  • Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
  • Evening (After 5pm)
  • Weekends
Regular Hours
  • Mon 9:00am-5:00pm
  • Tue 9:00am-5:00pm
  • Wed 9:00am-5:00pm
  • Thu 9:00am-5:00pm
  • Fri 9:00am-5:00pm
  • Sat 9:00am-5:00pm
  • Sun 9:00am-5:00pm

Union Square practice
39 West 14th Street, Suite 301, New York, New York 10011
Not accepting new clients in-person
Currently Available Times
  • Morning (Before 10am)
  • Daytime (10am - 1pm)
  • Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
  • Evening (After 5pm)
  • Weekends
Regular Hours
  • Mon 9:00am-5:00pm
  • Tue 9:00am-5:00pm
  • Wed 9:00am-5:00pm
  • Thu 9:00am-5:00pm
  • Fri 9:00am-5:00pm
  • Sat 9:00am-5:00pm
  • Sun 9:00am-5:00pm

Online Sessions (New York)
Accepting new clients online
Currently Available Times
  • Morning (Before 10am)
  • Daytime (10am - 1pm)
  • Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
  • Evening (After 5pm)
  • Weekends
Regular Hours
  • Mon 9:00am-5:00pm
  • Tue 9:00am-5:00pm
  • Wed 9:00am-5:00pm
  • Thu 9:00am-5:00pm
  • Fri 9:00am-5:00pm
  • Sat 9:00am-5:00pm
  • Sun 9:00am-5:00pm

Online Sessions (New Jersey)
Accepting new clients online
Currently Available Times
  • Morning (Before 10am)
  • Daytime (10am - 1pm)
  • Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
  • Evening (After 5pm)
  • Weekends
Regular Hours
  • Mon 9:00am-5:00pm
  • Tue 9:00am-5:00pm
  • Wed 9:00am-5:00pm
  • Thu 9:00am-5:00pm
  • Fri 9:00am-5:00pm
  • Sat 9:00am-5:00pm
  • Sun 9:00am-5:00pm

Head of Practice's Licensure

New York: 004643


Languages

English

French

Spanish


Client testimonials

"They called me at the exact time I had signed up for and got me connected with a therapist super quickly!"
- Zencare client • January 2021
"The person who called was polite and accommodating."
- Zencare client • January 2021
"They had a friendly service and were helpful with scheduling!"
- Zencare client • December 2020
"The woman who called from the office was empathetic and very helpful."
- Zencare client • November 2020
"They were very accommodating."
- Zencare client • November 2020
"The call was very thorough and easy to book."
- Zencare client • October 2020
"The call was short, sweet, and to the point."
- Zencare client • September 2020
"It was a short call, and I was assigned a therapist immediately."
- Zencare client • September 2020
"The person I spoke to was very helpful in matching me to a therapist and confirming my details with my insurance company. After the call, I feel like I am in good hands with MMHC."
- Zencare client • September 2020
"It’s been clear and easy. That’s good to establish trust with a therapist."
- Zencare client • August 2020
"The call was timely and efficient."
- Zencare client • August 2020
"My call with MMHC was clear, quick, and helpful."
- Zencare client • August 2020
"MMHC is a great service and extremely helpful."
- Zencare client • July 2020
"The receptionist that called was patient and explained things well to me."
- Zencare client • July 2020
"It was a prompt and professional service."
- Zencare client • July 2020
"I had a great experience!"
- Zencare client • June 2020
"The person who called me was warm and friendly, I felt like she was really listening to me. She was also very competent."
- Zencare client • June 2020