Founding Directory · New York
Find a Founding Therapist in New York
Why mental health access is harder in New York
New York has a population of 19,677,151 and a clinician-to-resident ratio of 38.9 licensed therapists per 100,000 people. NYC has high density but extreme demand; average waitlist is 3-6 weeks. The most-requested area of care is Anxiety & Burnout, and New York City accounts for the largest share of treatment demand.
Source: SAMHSA National Survey on Drug Use and Health (2024); HRSA Health Workforce Tracker (2024).
What the Heal Your Roots founding cohort offers in New York
- Verified, licensed clinicians practicing in New York under their state license.
- Sliding-scale and accessible-fee options committed by every founding member.
- Telehealth across New York plus in-person care in New York City and other metros where founders practice.
- Specialty filters for trauma, anxiety, couples, LGBTQ+ affirming care, and more.
- Trauma-informed intake routing that matches you to a clinician within 7 days.
How to apply as a New York clinician
If you hold an active LMFT, LCSW, LPC, LMHC, PhD, or PsyD license in New York, you are eligible to apply for the founding cohort. Applications close when the cohort fills (capped at 100 nationally). Your license number is verified before activation.
For New York residents looking for care
The Heal Your Roots client directory launches once the founding cohort closes. Join the waitlist and you will be matched with a founding clinician in New York as soon as we open.
Frequently asked questions about therapy in New York
How many therapists are joining Heal Your Roots in New York?
1 licensed clinicians in New York have submitted founding applications. The national cohort is capped at 100.
Can a Heal Your Roots therapist see me online if I live in New York?
Yes, as long as the clinician holds an active license in New York. State licensure laws require the clinician to be licensed where the client is physically located during the session.
Does Heal Your Roots take insurance in New York?
Insurance acceptance varies by clinician. Every founding clinician commits to publishing transparent rates and offering at least one accessible-fee option.
What is the most-requested type of therapy in New York?
Anxiety & Burnout is the most-requested area of care in New York, and Psychodynamic is the most-applied modality among founding cohort members in the state.
When can I see a Heal Your Roots therapist in New York?
The directory opens to clients when the national founding cohort closes. Join the waitlist to be matched first.