Erin Knittel
New York
Not Accepting Online
Midtown
Not Accepting In-person
This therapist is currently not accepting new clients. Find available New York therapists on Zencare.
Updated October 13, 2021
Erin Knittel
Zencare Vetted
Specialties & Expertise
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Relationships
- Adolescent mental health
- Life transitions
- Existential challenges
Professional statement
Erin Knittel is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Midtown Manhattan with expertise in supporting adolescents and young adults with anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges. As a former high school teacher and guidance counselor, she has a deep understanding of the complex challenges adolescents face. She is passionate about guiding teenagers through this tumultuous stage, helping them explore their individuality while managing social, academic, and personal pressures. She also enjoys seeing young adults navigating college stress, life transitions, and existential crises.
Erin draws upon evidence-based treatment modalities, taking an individualized approach to each client’s unique circumstances. She utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), interpersonal therapy, and supportive therapy with an emphasis on increasing mindfulness.
Erin is dedicated to empowering her clients with self-awareness and long-term coping skills. Her office is conveniently located a short walk from Grand Central.
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 through hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life
Relationships - Understanding one’s wants and needs in relationships; exploring patterns of interaction, addressing concerns, and strengthening satisfaction in relationships and dating
Adolescent mental health - Working with adolescents, teenagers, and parents on anxiety related to family conflicts, peer relationships, and school stress
Life transitions - Coping with difficult or impactful life changes, such as moving to a new area, relationship transitions, child rearing, or career changes; learning self-care to better manage resulting stress
Existential challenges - Supportive exploration of meaning and purpose in one’s life; finding one’s path in the face of existential anxiety, dread, and feelings of meaninglessness
General expertise
Treatment approaches
Clientele
- Adults (24+)
- Parents
- Teenagers (13-18)
- Young adults (18-24)
Insurance
- Beacon Health Options
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Cigna
- NYU Student Health Insurance (Wellfleet / Cigna PPO)
Erin Knittel is accepting clients using listed insurances, paying listed fees, or using health insurance out-of-network benefits other than:
- Emblem Health
- GHI
Out-of-pocket fees
- Individual sessions: $125 (45min)
- Initial session: $150 (60min)
Additional session information
Payment options
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
- Debit Card
Session frequency
Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.
- Weekly
- Every other week
- As needed
Location(s)
Midtown practice
345 7th Avenue,
Suite 1201D,
New York, New York 10001
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-10:00pm
- Tue 9:00am-10:00pm
- Wed Closed
- Thu 9:00am-10:00pm
- Fri Closed
- Sat Closed
- Sun 9:00am-10:00pm
Online Sessions (New York)
Not 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-10:00pm
- Tue 9:00am-10:00pm
- Wed Closed
- Thu 9:00am-10:00pm
- Fri Closed
- Sat Closed
- Sun 9:00am-10:00pm
Work and Education
Private Practice, 2017 - Present
Interborough Developmental and Consultation Center, 2013 - 2015
High School, Teacher and Counselor, 2006 - 2012
Fordham University, MSEd, 2009
Boston College, BA, 2002
Languages
English