Low cost therapy options in New York City

Although good psychotherapy costs money, not everyone can afford to pay out -of -pocket for care. Here is a list of low-fee and no-fee resources for NYC residents.

Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology
(Yeshiva University) 

Graduate training clinic offering sliding scale therapy and psychological assessment

Parnes clinic: 718-430-3852

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The Dean Hope Center for Educational and Psychological Services at Teachers College

Graduate training clinic offering low-cost individual and group therapy and psychological assessment

Phone: 212-678-3262 

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Octave 

Group practice with several locations around NYC. A range of providers with different backgrounds and degrees, with a range of fees for individual therapy. Accept limited insurance plans: Aetna, United Healthcare UMR for Mount Sinai employees

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Better Help

Pay a monthly low fee and get matched with a therapist online for messaging, phone sessions and chat. 

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Alma

Helping match you with a therapist based on your insurance plan, preferences and location

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NYC Well

Free and confidential counseling for NYC residents available via phone, text or chat 24/7

Phone: 1-888-NYC-WELL

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