Therapists in Liverpool, NY
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Insightful Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Liverpool, NY 13090
Accepting New Clients! Welcome to Insightful Therapy! We are a group practice offering flexible scheduling and complementary services for adults and couples. Maybe you're someone who is struggling with important relationships in your life or life transitions. Maybe feeling down or helpless. Perhaps you've been through some difficult times that have left a mark or you feel more on edge in your life lately.
Accepting New Clients! Welcome to Insightful Therapy! We are a group practice offering flexible scheduling and complementary services for adults and couples. Maybe you're someone who is struggling with important relationships in your life or life transitions. Maybe feeling down or helpless. Perhaps you've been through some difficult times that have left a mark or you feel more on edge in your life lately.
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Does perfectionism, obsessive thoughts, or hyper-focus on perceived flaws keep you stuck? Do you (or your child) struggle with your body image, and/or have a negative relationship with food? Maybe you keep it together on the outside but find it hard to stop the inner chaos. Self doubt, feeling like a failure, feeling inadequate, hating yourself or being filled with shame are all indicators that it is time to make a change. I can help you create a plan and feel hope. Most of all I can help heal the pain of past experiences, self doubt/hatred and live authentically.
Does perfectionism, obsessive thoughts, or hyper-focus on perceived flaws keep you stuck? Do you (or your child) struggle with your body image, and/or have a negative relationship with food? Maybe you keep it together on the outside but find it hard to stop the inner chaos. Self doubt, feeling like a failure, feeling inadequate, hating yourself or being filled with shame are all indicators that it is time to make a change. I can help you create a plan and feel hope. Most of all I can help heal the pain of past experiences, self doubt/hatred and live authentically.
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Felicia Black
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CCTSF
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Liverpool, NY 13090
Waitlist for new clients
My name is Felicia Black. I am a Clinical Therapist practicing in Onondaga County to meet the needs of the community. I am excited and grateful to help you on your journey to wellness. My desire is to provide a safe space, healing environment, attentive care to all I come into contact with. I hold credentials as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist, and Parent Educator based in attachment, attuning, and emotional regulation.
My name is Felicia Black. I am a Clinical Therapist practicing in Onondaga County to meet the needs of the community. I am excited and grateful to help you on your journey to wellness. My desire is to provide a safe space, healing environment, attentive care to all I come into contact with. I hold credentials as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist, and Parent Educator based in attachment, attuning, and emotional regulation.
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Hello! I am a New York-based clinical psychologist with over 20 year of experience. My specialties include working with anxiety, panic attacks, phobias, depression, relationship issues, anger problems, work issues, and age-related issues. I primarily employ cognitive behavioral therapy approaches to help individuals manage problems and stressors by improving and teaching new skills and ways of viewing themselves and their environments.
Hello! I am a New York-based clinical psychologist with over 20 year of experience. My specialties include working with anxiety, panic attacks, phobias, depression, relationship issues, anger problems, work issues, and age-related issues. I primarily employ cognitive behavioral therapy approaches to help individuals manage problems and stressors by improving and teaching new skills and ways of viewing themselves and their environments.
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Helen Johnson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Liverpool, NY 13088 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
**Not accepting new clients** I am pleased that you have found my private teletherapy practice. Reaching out for support for you and/or your loved one takes tremendous courage. We can conquer this journey together now that you have one of the hardest steps behind you. I sincerely look forward to the opportunity to walk beside you on your journey to a better life! The teletherapy platform is easy, private, safe, efficient and flexible with improved and streamlined communication. Just imagine participating in therapy in your pajamas under your favorite blanket. That is what I am offering on a 100% HIPAA compliant platform.
**Not accepting new clients** I am pleased that you have found my private teletherapy practice. Reaching out for support for you and/or your loved one takes tremendous courage. We can conquer this journey together now that you have one of the hardest steps behind you. I sincerely look forward to the opportunity to walk beside you on your journey to a better life! The teletherapy platform is easy, private, safe, efficient and flexible with improved and streamlined communication. Just imagine participating in therapy in your pajamas under your favorite blanket. That is what I am offering on a 100% HIPAA compliant platform.
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Michelle Warner
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Liverpool, NY 13088
In-person and online appointments offered. Our relationships and our ability to cope are impacted when under stress. Even normal and otherwise happy events add stress to our lives. Do you feel like you are caught in an endless cycle of conflict? Do you feel like your efforts to connect are misunderstood? As a licensed marriage and family therapist, I focus on how an individual's personal relationships, behavior patterns, and life choices are interconnected with the issues they face in their life. My website is michellewarnerlmft.com.
In-person and online appointments offered. Our relationships and our ability to cope are impacted when under stress. Even normal and otherwise happy events add stress to our lives. Do you feel like you are caught in an endless cycle of conflict? Do you feel like your efforts to connect are misunderstood? As a licensed marriage and family therapist, I focus on how an individual's personal relationships, behavior patterns, and life choices are interconnected with the issues they face in their life. My website is michellewarnerlmft.com.
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Kathryn Jewell LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Liverpool, NY 13090
People can look like they "have it all together" but feel like their world is falling apart. People often put on a brave face, smile, and say "I'm fine" but they are crumbling inside, finding it difficult to focus. Struggles with family, relationships, work, and school may stem from different experiences that have affected how a person develops emotionally and how a person sees the world around them. The sadness and emotional disconnect that occurs can cause loneliness and anger; anxiety and pain.
People can look like they "have it all together" but feel like their world is falling apart. People often put on a brave face, smile, and say "I'm fine" but they are crumbling inside, finding it difficult to focus. Struggles with family, relationships, work, and school may stem from different experiences that have affected how a person develops emotionally and how a person sees the world around them. The sadness and emotional disconnect that occurs can cause loneliness and anger; anxiety and pain.
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Vanessa Hannah Bright
Licensed Psychoanalyst, LAC, LP
Verified Verified
Liverpool, NY 13090 (Online Only)
The healing work I do is about helping you gain clarity in your spiritual development, combined with the most focused, personalized practices in order to achieve real growth and healing. I have a deep awareness of how trauma and karmic issues block us from living our purpose and my work is designed to uncover and release it.
The healing work I do is about helping you gain clarity in your spiritual development, combined with the most focused, personalized practices in order to achieve real growth and healing. I have a deep awareness of how trauma and karmic issues block us from living our purpose and my work is designed to uncover and release it.
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Maryann Piazza Transform To Awaken
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Liverpool, NY 13090 (Online Only)
I am committed to supporting individuals to awaken to their highest potential. If you have experienced trauma, ptsd, or have ongoing negative self talk that gets in the way of your best life I can help support you to achieve long term success. I help people to clear old patterns and make lasting changes in their lives. We all want to create a life that we feel we are in control and have peace in our lives. Please join me in creating that best life balance.
I am committed to supporting individuals to awaken to their highest potential. If you have experienced trauma, ptsd, or have ongoing negative self talk that gets in the way of your best life I can help support you to achieve long term success. I help people to clear old patterns and make lasting changes in their lives. We all want to create a life that we feel we are in control and have peace in our lives. Please join me in creating that best life balance.
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Megan Ryan Kelly
Counselor, MEd, LMHC, CCPT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Liverpool, NY 13088
Not accepting new clients
Feeling well and being well can only enhance the good work that you do everyday. Your internal experiences and interpersonal relationships are as valuable as they are complex. In the therapeutic relationships we build, I will work with you and/or your child to gain insight as to how experiences and perceptions intersect with the environment around you. Together we can discover new insights and skills to help guide you on your journey.
Feeling well and being well can only enhance the good work that you do everyday. Your internal experiences and interpersonal relationships are as valuable as they are complex. In the therapeutic relationships we build, I will work with you and/or your child to gain insight as to how experiences and perceptions intersect with the environment around you. Together we can discover new insights and skills to help guide you on your journey.
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Todd Ray
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R, BCBC
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Liverpool, NY 13090
Are you feeling overwhelmed by past traumas, struggling with emotional regulation, or seeking to improve your relationship with food and body image? You might be facing complex emotional pain, difficulties in managing intense emotions, or challenges related to weight and wellness. Your goals could include healing from trauma, developing healthier coping strategies, achieving emotional balance, and improving your overall well-being. You seek therapy to find clarity, resilience, and a path towards a healthier, more fulfilling life.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by past traumas, struggling with emotional regulation, or seeking to improve your relationship with food and body image? You might be facing complex emotional pain, difficulties in managing intense emotions, or challenges related to weight and wellness. Your goals could include healing from trauma, developing healthier coping strategies, achieving emotional balance, and improving your overall well-being. You seek therapy to find clarity, resilience, and a path towards a healthier, more fulfilling life.
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Liverpool, NY 13090
Accepting Clients (at group clinic, too)! Life can be overwhelming, exhausting & disconnecting. Do you feel out of sync, anxious or stressed out? These emotions are valid, & you are not alone. Life throws a lot at us. Worries, stress, fears, anxieties and doubts can pile up. These can be present in any of our our relationships. Do you want to work on things that you long ago put to the side? Past loss & grief, traumatic events or things you said you’d work on but haven’t gotten around to, yet? Gaining new coping skills or learning about yourself in a new way?
Accepting Clients (at group clinic, too)! Life can be overwhelming, exhausting & disconnecting. Do you feel out of sync, anxious or stressed out? These emotions are valid, & you are not alone. Life throws a lot at us. Worries, stress, fears, anxieties and doubts can pile up. These can be present in any of our our relationships. Do you want to work on things that you long ago put to the side? Past loss & grief, traumatic events or things you said you’d work on but haven’t gotten around to, yet? Gaining new coping skills or learning about yourself in a new way?
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Jennifer M Fitzgerald
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Liverpool, NY 13090 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Welcome to therapy! I am an ARMY Veteran who left the military to pursue a career in the helping profession. I look forward to working with you!
Welcome to therapy! I am an ARMY Veteran who left the military to pursue a career in the helping profession. I look forward to working with you!
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Offering evenings, Saturdays, and sliding scale! Life is challenging and at times it can feel overwhelming. Maybe you're facing difficult choices and a future filled with uncertainty or perhaps you're carrying burdens from your past that are hard to reconcile. Sometimes tried and true methods of coping just seem to come up short. If you've been struggling with issues like anxiety, depression, relationships, or other personal challenges, then navigating alone, without help, can be very difficult.
Offering evenings, Saturdays, and sliding scale! Life is challenging and at times it can feel overwhelming. Maybe you're facing difficult choices and a future filled with uncertainty or perhaps you're carrying burdens from your past that are hard to reconcile. Sometimes tried and true methods of coping just seem to come up short. If you've been struggling with issues like anxiety, depression, relationships, or other personal challenges, then navigating alone, without help, can be very difficult.
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Ashley Barry
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSWR
Verified Verified
Liverpool, NY 13088 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Are you looking for a safe space to take some time to build upon your strengths? Life sometimes throws us things that we are not sure we can handle. It becomes important to have a safe space to work though these things by learning and building upon skills that lead us to be able to handle these things and more.
Are you looking for a safe space to take some time to build upon your strengths? Life sometimes throws us things that we are not sure we can handle. It becomes important to have a safe space to work though these things by learning and building upon skills that lead us to be able to handle these things and more.
Currently accepting new clients for both in-person and virtual counseling. Working with individuals to work through mental health and addiction concerns. Experienced in helping individuals with a wide range of issues including: depression, anxiety, anger management, major life transitions, identity, grief, relationship stress, and addiction. Have you been asking yourself when things are going to change? Are you left with more questions than answers about your struggles? Are you interested in developing a therapeutic relationship to aide in navigating through these things toward a more fulfilling life?
Currently accepting new clients for both in-person and virtual counseling. Working with individuals to work through mental health and addiction concerns. Experienced in helping individuals with a wide range of issues including: depression, anxiety, anger management, major life transitions, identity, grief, relationship stress, and addiction. Have you been asking yourself when things are going to change? Are you left with more questions than answers about your struggles? Are you interested in developing a therapeutic relationship to aide in navigating through these things toward a more fulfilling life?
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Daisy Ko
Counselor, LMHC, CCPT, NCC
Verified Verified
Liverpool, NY 13088 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
No matter how old you are, life may be challenging for different reasons. It will be helpful to externalize those thoughts and feelings loudly bouncing inside you, and I am here to help. I enjoy working with individuals with mood disorders, anxiety, behavioral issues, and trauma. Connecting and building trust with my clients is a part of my job I most enjoy. I am also trained to work with children and provide consultation for the caretakers, so we can explore what improvements we can make in the living environment to navigate the emotional/communication difficulties.
No matter how old you are, life may be challenging for different reasons. It will be helpful to externalize those thoughts and feelings loudly bouncing inside you, and I am here to help. I enjoy working with individuals with mood disorders, anxiety, behavioral issues, and trauma. Connecting and building trust with my clients is a part of my job I most enjoy. I am also trained to work with children and provide consultation for the caretakers, so we can explore what improvements we can make in the living environment to navigate the emotional/communication difficulties.
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Do you suffer from panic attacks? Have you started to avoid the places that you had a panic attack in the past because you don't want it to happen again? Or maybe you have missed trips because you're scared to fly? Have you been to the doctor, wore a heart rate monitor, but still check your pulse to get reassurance? Or given up coffee because you don't want to risk the possible anxiety? Maybe you try so hard to not let the panic take over, but the more you try the worse it gets? Could you imagine not feeling like you have to be on guard to stop a panic attack 24/7? And you could just go to dinner without plotting an escape plan?
Do you suffer from panic attacks? Have you started to avoid the places that you had a panic attack in the past because you don't want it to happen again? Or maybe you have missed trips because you're scared to fly? Have you been to the doctor, wore a heart rate monitor, but still check your pulse to get reassurance? Or given up coffee because you don't want to risk the possible anxiety? Maybe you try so hard to not let the panic take over, but the more you try the worse it gets? Could you imagine not feeling like you have to be on guard to stop a panic attack 24/7? And you could just go to dinner without plotting an escape plan?
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Insightful Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Liverpool, NY 13090
Accepting New Clients! Welcome to Insightful Therapy! We are a group practice offering flexible scheduling and complementary services for adults and couples. Maybe you're someone who is struggling with important relationships in your life or life transitions. Maybe feeling down or helpless. Perhaps you've been through some difficult times that have left a mark or you feel more on edge in your life lately.
Accepting New Clients! Welcome to Insightful Therapy! We are a group practice offering flexible scheduling and complementary services for adults and couples. Maybe you're someone who is struggling with important relationships in your life or life transitions. Maybe feeling down or helpless. Perhaps you've been through some difficult times that have left a mark or you feel more on edge in your life lately.
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Dr. Sephi Wahab
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Liverpool, NY 13088 (Online Only)
People seek help for variety of reasons including but not limited to finding effective and adaptive ways to cope with thoughts and feelings that are coming up now, but are from situations that they lived through in their past. Some of those thoughts and feelings could manifest in behaviors that can be problematic or and hold them back from living their best and enjoy their lives. Most people just want to feel content, happy, be successful, get along with their love ones, and friends and family members. I see youths, young adults and their families who struggle with depression, anxiety, thought disorder, OCD, ADHD, trauma etc
People seek help for variety of reasons including but not limited to finding effective and adaptive ways to cope with thoughts and feelings that are coming up now, but are from situations that they lived through in their past. Some of those thoughts and feelings could manifest in behaviors that can be problematic or and hold them back from living their best and enjoy their lives. Most people just want to feel content, happy, be successful, get along with their love ones, and friends and family members. I see youths, young adults and their families who struggle with depression, anxiety, thought disorder, OCD, ADHD, trauma etc
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Number of Therapists in Liverpool, NY
90+
Average cost per session
$130
Therapists in Liverpool, NY who prioritize treating:
99% | Anxiety |
92% | Depression |
82% | Stress |
80% | Coping Skills |
79% | Relationship Issues |
78% | Self Esteem |
72% | Trauma and PTSD |
Average years in practice
12 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
86% | Aetna |
71% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
64% | Cigna and Evernorth |
How Therapists in Liverpool, NY see their clients
62% | In Person and Online | |
38% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
82% | Female | |
17% | Male | |
1% | Non-Binary |
FAQs - About Therapy and Counseling
How can I find a therapist in Liverpool?
Search for nearby therapists or counselors by inputting your city, town, or suburb; or zip code; or a provider’s name into the search bar. From there, you can filter providers by the issues they treat, cost, insurance, gender, and other factors to find providers who are well-suited to your needs. To navigate between locations within the same country, enter a new city or zip code into the search bar.
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Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counselor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counselors are all licensed mental health professionals. In the US, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counselor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counselors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
How much does therapy cost?
The cost of therapy depends on a number of variables, including location and the therapist’s experience and training. On average, a therapy session in the United States could cost between $100 and $200 or more. If you have insurance, the expense of mental health care is typically lower, but it varies based on your insurance plan details and whether you choose an in-network or out-of-network mental healthcare provider.
What are more affordable or low cost therapy solutions?
Many therapists offer sliding scale payments, usually on a limited number of slots, which consists in an agreement between the therapist and a client to pay a reduced rate. Therapists who provide such arrangements often consider the client's income or ability to pay, but the extent of the discount is ultimately at the therapist's discretion. Furthermore, while group therapy may have different goals and benefits compared to individual therapy, it can be a more affordable solution to address certain types of issues.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.
Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your zip code.
Are therapy sessions confidential?
Confidentiality is a crucial part of the therapeutic relationship. Therapists in the United States are bound by the regulations set out by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), which aims to protect sensitive health information. With very few exceptions, a therapist will only discuss their client with others when the client has given their written permission. The instances in which a therapist would be required to disclose personal information are: if a client poses a danger to themselves or others, if the therapist suspects the abuse of a child or an elderly or otherwise dependent adult, or if they are legally forced to by court order. These exceptions to the confidentiality agreement are usually discussed with a client before their first session.