Start feeling hopeful, empowered, and confident with anxiety therapy in NYC.

  • Convenience: We offer online therapy throughout New York City and State for all kinds of anxiety disorders, including post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD, generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), panic disorder or panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), and social anxiety. Treating anxiety online eliminates the need for sweaty commutes, awkward waiting rooms, and washing your face in a public bathroom after you’ve cried. Just expert support to meet you wherever you are, from the comfort of your home, office, or any other private space you have access to. 

  • Experts in the Field: We're professionally licensed therapists who know how prevalent anxiety is in our society, so we focus our clinical work on this common, but misunderstood, struggle. Since we began our work as therapists, we've worked with clients for over 75,000 hours combined, and that number climbs every day. When we say we understand all of the ways anxiety can show up for you, we mean we really get it.

  • Personalized Matching: We prioritize finding the right therapist for each client, going beyond impersonal algorithms and using our knowledge of each therapist to create a good fit. Feeling like your therapist understands you, knows how to help you, and has your back is essential to getting the most out of your work together.

  • Focus on Client Needs: We emphasize understanding a client's past, present, and future goals to create a personalized treatment plan, not just labeling with a diagnosis just for the sake of it. Success in therapy is built on a strong therapeutic relationship and partnership, so clients’ voices are always centered in the process. We personalize the therapy sessions with therapeutic techniques that are tailored to your mental health conditions and will fit into your daily life.

  • Accessibility: We offer online therapy throughout New York City and State, creating a more comfortable environment for clients to seek therapy from the places they feel most at ease. You’re busy. We get that. We offer convenient online therapy throughout New York City and State. All you need is a quiet space and an internet connection. Our platforms are completely secure, HIPAA compliant, and easy to access from anywhere, including laptops, phones, and tablets.

  • Specialized Approach:  We were founded on the principle of combining two main therapy modalities: Psychodynamic Therapy (more reflective about the origins of your habits and mindsets) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (also known as CBT - more action-oriented work). This combination involves a more open-ended approach to discussing past and present experiences and emotions and working on how to change them for the better. 


8 Best Anxiety Therapists in NYC

You find yourself lying awake at night worrying, feeling helpless as your imagination runs wild with the worst-case scenario ‘what-ifs’ of every situation. You’re constantly making lists to try to keep track of everything in your brain but somehow the lists only ever get longer, not shorter.

You’re anxious and stressed out, struggling with feeling unsatisfied and unfulfilled, constantly replaying everything (both big and small) that you think you did wrong.

Thankfully, anxiety therapy can help.

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About our approach to anxiety therapy

We know that it’s easy to dismiss anxiety. It seems like everyone is suffering from anxiety these days, but that doesn’t make it any less serious.

Taking care of yourself is not a luxury–it’s essential in a fast-paced world like ours. Working with an anxiety therapist helps you manage the symptoms that are impacting your quality of life.

That’s where we come in.

We work particularly well with a subset of anxiety called “high-functioning anxiety.” These types of clients are high achievers and perfectionists whose anxious thinking has motivated them to succeed repeatedly. You might ask, “So then why would I need to do anything differently? This has gotten me to where I am!”

These are some of the common symptoms we hear from our high achievers:

  • “I feel like I am in a constant mental and emotional spiral.”

  • “I am a perfectionist and feel like I am chasing gold stars but never getting them.”

  • “Failure is not an option.”

  • "I often feel like my heart is racing or pounding out of my chest."

  • "I get really sweaty hands and feel overheated, even in cold weather."

  • "I constantly worry about things, even small things, and it's hard to stop."

  • "I keep going back and forth in my mind about things, even after making a decision."

  • "I spend hours thinking about the ‘what ifs’ and overcomplicating situations."

  • "The pressure to succeed is overwhelming, and I often feel anxious and stressed."

  • “I just feel ‘blah’ and have no motivation.”

  • “Sometimes I feel sick to my stomach but there’s nothing wrong with me.”

All of these things can be true alongside high-functioning anxiety. Let’s figure out together how to keep the helpful parts of your anxiety working for you and minimize the impact of the harmful parts of it.

Through a combination of Psychodynamic Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, we provide a targeted, but organic approach to therapy that gets results. 

We’ll start with open-ended discussions that deepen your relationship with your therapist and help you process your experiences and intense feelings. Once we have an understanding of how you got here (and what you’re facing now), we’ll change hurtful thoughts and behaviors through structured and targeted interventions. Sometimes these feelings are a result of a traumatic event, an intense fear, a serious accident, a sexual assault, or other acute events. Other times, anxiety refers to pervasive and excessive worry, chronic pain or other physical symptoms with no known source, panic attacks, social phobia, repetitive behaviors, or racing thoughts that feel like they are always present, with no identified cause.

We know that we have the best therapists in NYC for anxiety because we live here, we've both struggled and thrived through uniquely New York experiences from 9/11 to Hurricane Sandy to Covid-19 lockdowns, and we know what it takes to handle the mental health challenges that come with all of those experiences.


Meet our top-rated NYC therapists for anxiety

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1. Anjna Arun, MHC-LP

  • As a therapist, Anjna works with clients feeling lost, overwhelmed, and struggling to distinguish between living for themselves or meeting others' expectations. Using psychodynamic, CBT, and Gestalt approaches, Anjna creates a non-judgmental therapy space that honors the complex, intersecting pieces of individual experience. Whether you're navigating identity, relationships, or self-acceptance, Anjna provides compassionate support for exploring your truth. Her therapeutic approach focuses on building self-esteem by addressing negative body perceptions, breaking down larger goals into manageable steps, and compassionately examining past experiences that may have undermined your self-confidence.

    • Credentials: Mental Health Counselor - Limited Permit (MHC-LP)

    • Education: MA, CUNY Brooklyn College

    • Specialties: Trauma, Anxiety, and Depression

    • Modalities Used: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Person-Centered Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy

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2. Julia Laplaza, LMHC

  • As a therapist, Julia supports college students and young adults navigating the complex transition into professional life. She creates a safe space where clients can explore the intricate layers of their experiences, particularly those feeling disconnected from their authentic selves. Using a holistic approach, Julia helps her clients uncover deep-rooted challenges, examining how family dynamics and past experiences shape their current struggles. Through creative exploration and compassionate guidance, she assists her clients in breaking down barriers, rebuilding self-esteem, and developing communication skills that empower them to reclaim their narrative and create meaningful, long-term personal growth.

    • Credentials: Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)

    • Education: MA, Baruch College

    • Specialties: Trauma, Anxiety, Relationships, Transitions, Boundaries

    • Modalities Used: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Person-Centered Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Therapy, Psychodynamic

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3. Remi Reich, LMSW

  • Remi works primarily with college-aged women navigating anxiety, complex life transitions, and personal challenges. She creates a safe, understanding space where her clients can explore the intricate layers of their experiences, from relationship shifts to career uncertainties. Remi helps her clients uncover their inner strengths, develop resilience, and build practical skills for managing anxiety, self-doubt, and emotional challenges. Her therapeutic process focuses on guiding her clients through identity exploration, empowering them to gain insights into their thoughts and feelings. Remi walks alongside her clients, supporting their journey of self-discovery, healing, and personal growth during transformative periods of life.

    • Credentials: Licensed Master Social Work (LMSW)

    • Education: MSW, Loyola University Chicago School of Social Work

    • Specialties: Young Adulthood, Life Transition, Family Systems, Trauma, Anxiety, Relationships, Transitions, Boundaries

    • Modalities Used: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Person-Centered Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Therapy, Psychodynamic

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4. Maggie McCarthy, LMSW

  • As a therapist, Maggie supports adults in their 20s and 30s navigating unresolved pain through a deeply empathetic and holistic approach. Recognizing the complex intersections of personal experiences and systemic oppression, she creates a nurturing therapeutic space where her clients can explore their deepest vulnerabilities. Using mindfulness, CBT, somatic, and narrative therapies, Maggie helps her clients reimagine past experiences and challenge negative thought patterns. She partners with her clients to understand how intergenerational and interpersonal harm impacts their mental health, prioritizing their safety and autonomy. Maggie's mission is to guide her clients towards healing, empowering them to restore their sense of self, uncover personal strengths, and cultivate inner peace.

    • Credentials: Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)

    • Education: MSW, Columbia School of Social Work

    • Specialties: Trauma, Anxiety, and Depression

    • Modalities Used: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Somatic Therapy, Narrative Therapy

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5. Laina Mason, LCSW

  • Laina has a long history of supporting her clients through navigating the complex landscape of historical and recent traumas, including sexual violence and destabilizing life transitions. She creates a compassionate, non-judgmental space where her clients can explore their experiences of anxiety, sadness, and disconnection that often prevent them from fully embracing their authentic selves. Laina's approach focuses on empowering her clients to reclaim their narrative by challenging negative self-talk, developing self-affirming practices, and recognizing their inherent strengths. Through gentle guidance, she helps her clients rebuild self-esteem, set healthy boundaries, and cultivate a sense of joy and wholeness that honors their complete, multifaceted experiences.

    • Credentials: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

    • Education: MSW, University of Albany

    • Specialties: Sexual Trauma, Anxiety, and Depression

    • Modalities Used: Internal Family Systems (IFS), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Schema Therapy, Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Polyvagal and Somatic Experiencing

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6. Gabriella Giachin, LMSW

  • As a therapist, Gabby supports young adults navigating the complexities of being a young adult, including navigating life transitions, body image challenges, and changing relationship dynamics. She helps her clients break down the nuanced layers of their experiences, understanding how external messages and expectations shape their mental health and self-perception. Gabby creates a non-judgmental space where her clients can explore the intricate ways past traumatic friendships impact their current perceptions of self and relationships. Through compassionate guidance, she assists her clients in teasing out the contributing factors to their struggles, empowering them to reclaim their decision-making process and cultivate a deeper sense of self-assurance, peace, and joy. Gabby's approach centers on healing and self-love.

    • Credentials: Licensed Master Social Work (LMSW)

    • Education: MA, Columbia University

    • Specialties: Trauma, Anxiety, Self-Esteem

    • Modalities Used: Somatic Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic, Motivational Interviewing

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7. Allison Soss, LMHC

  • Allie supports adults navigating complex life challenges, including relationship struggles, career transitions, and persistent self-doubt. She creates a nurturing, non-judgmental space where her clients can explore the intricate layers of their experiences, from challenging communication patterns to deeply rooted imposter syndrome. Through a collaborative approach, Allie helps her clients reframe internalized negative beliefs and develop a compassionate understanding of self. Her therapeutic process focuses on fostering internal trust and personal empowerment, guiding her clients to address societal pressures that feed into their identity struggles. Allie's approach empowers her clients to build long-lasting skills, enhance self-worth, and cultivate a more authentic, confident sense of self for the rest of their lives.

    • Credentials: Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)

    • Education: MA, Baruch College

    • Specialties: Trauma, Anxiety, Relationships, Transitions, Boundaries

    • Modalities Used: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Person-Centered Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Therapy, Psychodynamic

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8. Greta Weiss, LMSW

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  • As a therapist, Greta supports young adults navigating the complex terrain of identity formation and self-discovery. She creates a supportive, empathetic space where her clients can explore the intricate pressures of young adulthood, from family expectations to societal comparisons. Using a blend of Psychodynamic and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Greta helps her clients process emotions, understand past experiences, and develop concrete skills for empowerment. Her LGBTQ-affirming approach provides a safe haven for her clients to embrace their true selves. Greta guides her clients in building confidence, improving communication, and developing a clear sense of purpose during this transformative period of personal growth.

    • Credentials: Licensed Master Social Work (LMSW)

    • Education: MSW, Columbia University

    • Specialties: Young Adulthood, Life Transition, Family Systems, Trauma, Anxiety, Relationships, Transitions, Boundaries

    • Modalities Used: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Person-Centered Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Therapy, Psychodynamic


How to start anxiety therapy

  1. Fill out our contact form. Share some information about you so that we can match you with the perfect therapist for your needs. You can submit your insurance information prior to the call so we can verify your benefits and copay.

  2. Book a free consultation. After you fill out our form, have a low-pressure, 20-minute call with your therapist to make sure they are the right fit.

  3. Start anxiety therapy. Schedule your first therapy session and start on your journey to feeling better right away.

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You deserve care.

We know that it’s easy to dismiss anxiety. It seems like everyone is suffering from anxiety these days, but that doesn’t make it any less serious.

Taking care of yourself is not a luxury–it’s essential in a fast-paced world like ours. Working with an anxiety therapist helps you manage the symptoms that are impacting your quality of life.

That’s where we come in.


Why work with us

  • We prioritize matching you with a therapist who you can connect with and who understands your unique needs. 

  • We focus on creating a treatment plan specific to you and your goals, not some cookie cutter approach.

  • Our goal is to develop a long-term therapeutic relationship that helps you understand your past, navigate your present, and work towards a positive future.

  • Our clients describe our therapists as caring and empathetic, stating that they never feel judged or misunderstood.

  • Whether you’re an investment banker, a corporate ladder-climber, an aspiring Broadway performer, a nonprofit professional, or something in between, we understand the hustle of what it takes to succeed in New York, and we’ll never minimize that, no matter what field you’re in.


Why people start therapy for anxiety

DOES ANY OF THIS SOUND LIKE YOU?

You procrastinate on tasks or responsibilities because you feel overwhelmed.

You feel like you are constantly on edge and can't relax, feeling chronic muscle tension, and stuck in negative thought loops you can’t escape.

You have difficulty making decisions, even simple ones, because you overthink all the options.

It's hard for you to relax and enjoy the present because you’re always worrying about the future.

You’re afraid of letting people down, especially if you don't meet their expectations or your own.

You compare yourself to others a lot, and it always makes you feel like you're not good enough.

Your anxiety may be bad enough that it’s getting in the way of your functioning, or maybe it’s not that bad, but it’s still making you realize you don't want things to continue as they are. 

Anxiety is a natural human emotion that can serve a protective purpose in some situations and motivate us to pursue goals in others.

But when your anxiety becomes excessive, it can be overwhelming, difficult to manage, and paralyzing.

You don’t have to feel guilty, inadequate, stressed, frustrated, or overwhelmed anymore.

THROUGH THERAPY, YOU CAN RECLAIM CONTROL OF YOUR LIFE.

THE GOOD NEWS IS: You don’t have to be ruled by your anxiety.

Therapy for anxiety can help you feel less overwhelmed, more relaxed, and more like yourself - the self you want to be and know you could be if all of the noise would just stop.

You are worth investing in. By gaining control of your anxiety through therapy, you can…

Increase your self-awareness by gaining a deeper understanding of your own communication styles, needs, and triggers in relationships.

Improve your own emotional self-regulation by learning healthier ways to manage difficult emotions and express yourself effectively.

Enhance your personal satisfaction by setting and maintaining healthy boundaries within relationships to protect your emotional well-being.

Boost your self-confidence by feeling more secure and empowered in your interactions with others.

Develop healthier coping mechanisms by identifying and using personalized strategies to navigate your relationship challenges.

If THIS SOUNDS FAMILIAR, ANXIETY THERAPY CAN HELP YOU RECLAIM YOUR LIFE.

WORK WITH ONE OF OUR THERAPISTS AND Let us help redirect that energy and channel it into something helpful instead of harmful.

No matter how severe, if you’re ready to take charge of your anxiety, we have the right therapist for you.

When another practice might be a better fit for your needs

  • You need someone to call in a crisis.

    • We work with our clients experiencing anxiety in sessions that occur during business hours and only with advance scheduling, so we are not able to provide crisis management services if you’re feeling that overwhelmed, but we’d be happy to provide you with referrals to resources that can!

  • You want quick fixes.

    • Though there are some challenges that benefit from a brief, solutions-focused approach, all interventions will take dedication to change and time to assess what’s working and what’s not. Our therapeutic approaches are based on your presenting symptoms, and sometimes the traumatic experiences, negative thoughts, and chronic anxiety you describe to your therapist will not be best served by a short timeline.

  • You’re looking for medication management.

    • We are happy to partner with your medical provider as you seek treatment to make sure that talk therapy and medication are working in tandem, but we purely provide evidence-based techniques for behavioral anxiety therapy interventions here.

  • You’re not ready to be honest, vulnerable, or transparent.

    • Therapy can bring up a lot of uncomfortable feelings, and if you’re not ready for that, that’s okay! It can sometimes feel worse before it feels better, but if you are ready to stick with it, you can start to feel better very quickly. However, if you leave therapy in the first few sessions, you’ll often feel as though you spilled your guts to a stranger and got nothing in return. If you’re not ready to commit to consistent, weekly work, you likely won’t find the results you’re looking for.

  • You want a very regimented type of therapy like psychoanalysis.

    • While all of our therapists use psychodynamic and cognitive behavioral therapy frameworks, they also bring in other evidence-based approaches like somatic work, dialectical behavior therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, feminist therapy, and various other lenses based on the unique needs, goals, and preferences of each client to create individualized treatment plans for each client.


FAQs about anxiety therapy

  • A big part of overcoming anxiety involves a willingness to get uncomfortable by facing the anxiety head on and looking at the origins of where it comes from and how it shows up in your life. Because anxiety is so scary, we often avoid thinking about what the sources of our anxiety are and this avoidance is exactly what perpetuates the problem.

    Although it sounds terrifying, facing your anxiety directly is the most empowering place to be because it puts the control back in your hands rather than you being controlled by it. When we do this, we teach our brains that we can absolutely handle whatever life has to throw at us, which can affect future response prevention for people dealing with anxiety. By working with your therapist on uncovering the causes of your anxieties, how they show up in your everyday life, and what new tools and skills you can develop to combat them, you can start to feel better and more in control of your life.

    Stop experiencing symptoms like freezing, overthinking, and dealing with constant doubt. Start anxiety treatment and learn coping skills to manage your anxiety so that you can pursue the opportunities that will lead to the next phase of your life. 

    You’ve worked so hard to get where you are. Now let us work with you to treat anxiety and build the life you want and be able to enjoy it! 

    Fill out the contact form below to get started. We’ll reach out to you within one business day to schedule a consultation. If you have any questions in the meantime, please send an email to contact@newyorkcitypsychotherapists.com.

  • A: Not necessarily, but also maybe, if you want to! If you’re looking for brief, solutions-focused therapy, then your therapist will work with you on concrete goals within a set timeline to manage anxiety. If you’re looking for a thought partner for the long haul, someone who will be with you through life transitions, aging, and circumstance changes, your therapist can do that, too! The relationship between you and your therapist is collaborative and individualized.

  • A: We don’t believe there’s anything fundamentally wrong with you, so we don’t look at you as a sickness to be cured. Instead, we use a technique called sublimation, which takes your anxiety symptoms that are currently harming you and identify ways to channel them into healthier alternatives that feel productive and meaningful to you.

  • A: We hate to break it to you, but no, probably not. The goal of therapy is not to completely change who we are, and why would we want that? You are unique, interesting, and complex! What we will do is help you channel your intense anxiety into healthy, productive, and motivating actions that actually bring you joy and fulfillment instead of rumination and catastrophizing.

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