Virtual Individual Therapy in New York
One-on-one therapy that goes at your pace, honors your story, and meets you exactly where you are — delivered entirely via secure video across New York State.
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Individual therapy is a private, one-on-one relationship between you and a licensed therapist — a dedicated space to explore your thoughts, feelings, patterns, and goals without judgment.
At Open Door Psychiatry, therapy is not a scripted process. Our licensed social workers and therapists draw from multiple evidence-based approaches — including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Psychodynamic Therapy — and tailor every session to what you actually need, not a predetermined framework.
All individual therapy sessions are conducted via HIPAA-compliant secure video, available to adults across New York State including Long Island, Nassau County, Suffolk County, and New York City.
Therapy approaches we use
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
A structured, goal-oriented approach that helps you identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns driving anxiety, depression, and other conditions. Practical, evidence-based, and highly effective.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Combines CBT with mindfulness and acceptance strategies — particularly effective for emotional regulation, relationship difficulties, and managing intense or overwhelming feelings.
Psychodynamic Therapy
Explores how your past experiences, relationships, and unconscious patterns shape your present — helping you build deeper self-awareness and lasting emotional change.
What to expect from therapy at Open Door
Session 1 — Getting to know you
Your first session is about building trust and understanding your story. Your therapist will ask about your history, current concerns, and what you're hoping to get from therapy. There is no pressure to share more than you're ready to.
Ongoing Sessions — Your pace, your goals
Sessions are 50 minutes, conducted weekly or bi-weekly depending on your needs. Your therapist will regularly check in on your progress and adjust the approach as your goals evolve.
Integrated Care — When needed
If medication may also be beneficial, our in-house psychiatric providers can work alongside your therapist — giving you coordinated, whole-person care without needing to go elsewhere.
What individual therapy can help with
Our therapists work with adults navigating a wide range of challenges, including:
- Anxiety, worry, and chronic stress
- Depression and persistent low mood
- Life transitions — divorce, career change, loss, relocation
- Relationship difficulties and communication patterns
- Trauma and PTSD
- Grief and bereavement
- Low self-esteem and self-worth
- Postpartum adjustment and perinatal mood changes
- Identity, cultural, and generational pressures
- Burnout and emotional exhaustion
Therapy session pricing
Individual Therapy Session $200
One-on-one virtual therapy with a licensed social worker or therapist.
Extended Session $275
Available on request for deeper processing sessions.
Open Door Psychiatry is a private-pay, cash-pay practice. We do not bill insurance directly. A superbill is provided upon request for potential out-of-network reimbursement from your insurance carrier.
Therapy that sees the whole you
Culturally Informed Therapists
Our women-of-color–led team brings lived cultural awareness into the therapy room. We understand that identity, heritage, family systems, and community expectations are not separate from mental health — they are central to it.
No Waitlists, Same-Week Availability
When you're ready to start, we don't make you wait weeks. Same-week therapy appointments are available virtually across New York State.
Integrated Psychiatric Care
Unlike standalone therapy practices, Open Door offers therapy and psychiatry under one roof. If medication becomes part of your care plan, the transition is seamless — no referrals, no starting over.
Therapy works even better alongside psychiatric care
Common questions about individual therapy
If you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or like something isn't quite right — therapy is worth trying. You don't need to be in crisis to benefit from having a dedicated space to work through what you're carrying.
This varies completely by person and goal. Some people find significant relief in 8–12 sessions. Others prefer longer-term therapeutic relationships. Your therapist will discuss this with you openly from the start.
Yes — and research shows the combination often produces better outcomes than either alone. At Open Door, both services are available in-house, so your care is coordinated from day one.
Yes. A substantial body of research confirms that virtual therapy produces outcomes equivalent to in-person sessions for most people and most conditions. Many clients actually find the comfort of their own space makes it easier to open up.
You don't have to figure this out alone
Therapy is one of the most powerful investments you can make in yourself. Fill out our interest form and a member of our team will be in touch within 1–2 business days to match you with the right therapist. Serving all of New York State — Long Island, Nassau County, Suffolk County, New York City, and beyond.
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