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5 Best Psychologists in New York (2026)

Independently ranked by our review of ratings, reviews and reputation · How we chose

Elara Kestrel
By Elara Kestrel, Health and Medical Expert · ✓ Data verified August 2026 · 8 min read

Finding a psychologist in New York usually starts with a name a friend mentioned, but that one therapist might be full, or not the right fit for what you're working through. The practices on this page range from 30 to 181 Google reviews, and every one holds a rating of 4.4 stars or better, so matching the practice's specialty and approach to your own situation matters more than the score alone.

Short answer: Thriving Center of Psychology has the most reviews of any practice in New York on this page, at 4.9 stars across 181 reviews, and Downtown Somatic Therapy holds a perfect 5.0 across 41 reviews. Approaches here range from goal-oriented and cognitive behavioral therapy to somatic and body-based work, so it's worth reading what each practice specializes in before you book a consultation.
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New York's Psychology Practices, Compared

# Business Rating Reviews Best for
1 Thriving Center of Psychology 4.9 181 Wide range of specialties View ›
2 Gateway to Solutions 4.9 66 Individual, couples & family therapy View ›
3 Downtown Somatic Therapy 5.0 41 Somatic & body-based therapy View ›
4 Talking Works / Lana Gaiton Psychological Services 4.4 30 Online availability View ›
5 Linda Garcia-Rose LCSW-R & Associates, PLLC 4.4 30 Insurance-friendly, multiple approaches View ›
5 Best Psychologists in New York (2026)

Our top picks, reviewed

Thriving Center of Psychology logo
#1 Overall🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Thriving Center of Psychology

4.9181 Google reviews

Thriving Center of Psychology is a Midtown Manhattan practice offering psychologists, psychiatrists and psychotherapists covering a very broad range of areas, from anxiety and depression to trauma, ADHD, relationship issues and identity work. Reviewers describe being matched with a specific therapist suited to their needs rather than a one-size-fits-all approach. It has the most reviews of any practice in New York on this page.

What people praise

  • Most-reviewed practice on this page, at 181 reviews
  • Wide range of specialties and therapist backgrounds to match different needs
  • Reviewers consistently describe therapists who create a comfortable, non-judgmental space
  • Multiple named therapists praised individually across different review threads

Worth knowing

  • Its most recent visible reviews are a few years old, so it's worth confirming current therapist availability
Reputation scorecardrank in New York
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume181 · 97th
Confidencemoderate
Recency4 years ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown97% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A strong first call given the breadth of specialties covered under one practice. Its matching process, connecting clients to the therapist best suited to their specific situation, comes through clearly in the reviews.

600 3rd Ave Fl 2, New York, NY 10016

Gateway to Solutions logo
#2🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Gateway to Solutions

4.966 Google reviews

Gateway to Solutions is a Financial District practice with over 26 years in operation, offering goal-oriented individual, couples and family therapy alongside career coaching. Reviewers describe long-term work with named therapists across individual, couples and even a parent-child dynamic. The practice's clinical director personally responds to reviews, which several clients note as a sign of ongoing attentiveness.

What people praise

  • Long-standing practice with over 26 years of operation
  • Covers individual, couples and family therapy under one roof
  • Clinical director personally engaged with client feedback
  • Reviewers describe measurable, lasting change over months of work

Worth knowing

  • Smaller review base than the largest name on this page
Reputation scorecardrank in New York
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume66 · 90th
Confidenceearly
Recency7 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown95% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A well-established choice for couples or family work specifically, with reviewers describing therapists skilled at navigating relationships with different perspectives and backgrounds.

111 Broadway Ste 905, New York, NY 10006

Downtown Somatic Therapy logo
#3🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Downtown Somatic Therapy

5.041 Google reviews

Downtown Somatic Therapy is a Lower Manhattan practice specializing in somatic therapy, an approach that incorporates the connection between mind and body alongside talk-based methods, including EMDR. Reviewers describe working through anxiety, trauma and relationship patterns with a body-aware approach rather than talk therapy alone. It holds a perfect rating across every review on file.

What people praise

  • Perfect 5.0 rating across 41 reviews
  • Specializes specifically in somatic and body-based therapeutic approaches
  • Reviewers describe a calm, secluded space with sound design to protect session privacy
  • Smooth intake and billing process noted by multiple reviewers

Worth knowing

  • Smaller review base than the largest practices on this page, though every review is highly positive
Reputation scorecardrank in New York
Rating5 / 5
Review volume41 · 83th
Confidenceearly
Recency7 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown100% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The pick specifically for somatic or EMDR-based work, an approach not every general therapy practice offers. Reviewers consistently describe feeling genuinely supported through the process.

225 Broadway #1570, New York, NY 10007

Talking Works / Lana Gaiton Psychological Services logo
#4🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Talking Works / Lana Gaiton Psychological Services

4.430 Google reviews

Talking Works, also known as Lana Gaiton Psychological Services, is a Lower Manhattan practice offering online counseling alongside ADHD treatment, art therapy, child and family therapy, couples counseling and group psychotherapy. Reviewers describe positive experiences with several named therapists on staff, alongside one detailed, critical review about therapist fit and a lack of diverse perspectives on the team. It offers broad appointment availability, particularly for online sessions.

What people praise

  • Wide appointment availability, especially for online therapy
  • Multiple therapists offering different specialties, including ADHD and group therapy
  • Several reviewers describe feeling genuinely heard and supported

Worth knowing

  • One detailed review raises concerns about therapist experience level and a lack of representation among the clinical team for some communities
Reputation scorecardrank in New York
Rating4.4 / 5
Review volume30 · 73th
Confidenceearly
Recency6 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown77% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A practical option if online availability and quick scheduling matter most, though the one detailed critical review is worth reading in full. Ask directly about a therapist's specific experience with your concerns during the initial consultation.

225 Broadway 7th Floor, New York, NY 10007

Linda Garcia-Rose LCSW-R & Associates, PLLC logo
#5🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Linda Garcia-Rose LCSW-R & Associates, PLLC

4.430 Google reviews

Linda Garcia-Rose LCSW-R & Associates is a Lower Manhattan psychotherapy practice working with children, couples, individuals and families, accepting a range of insurance plans and drawing on positive psychology and mindfulness-based approaches. Reviewers describe helpful, culturally aware therapists and flexibility around insurance changes. It has also drawn one detailed, serious negative review disputing the practice's handling of a client's care.

What people praise

  • Accepts a range of PPO insurance plans, which several reviewers specifically credit for making therapy accessible
  • Practice described as flexible when clients' insurance situations change
  • Reviewers highlight therapists with cultural awareness relevant to their specific needs

Worth knowing

  • One detailed, serious negative review disputes the practice's professionalism and handling of a client's care, which the practice disputes in its response
Reputation scorecardrank in New York
Rating4.4 / 5
Review volume30 · 73th
Confidenceearly
Recency7 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown83% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Its insurance flexibility is a real advantage for many New Yorkers, and most reviews are strongly positive, but the one serious dispute here is worth reading both sides of before booking. Ask specific questions about therapist fit during your first consultation.

299 Broadway 11th Floor, New York, NY 10007

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Health information disclaimer: This directory is informational only and not medical advice. Rankings reflect publicly available Google ratings and review volume, not clinical outcomes. Verify any practitioner’s credentials and registration with the relevant medical board before booking.

How we score

Every number on this page is computed from public Google data on the date shown, not from opinion or payment. Rating is the practice’s live Google star average. Review volume is how many clients have rated them, ranked against other New York psychology practices. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a 4.9 across nearly 200 reviews carries more weight than the same score on a handful. Recency reflects how recently clients are still leaving reviews. No business can pay to change these numbers.

How much does therapy cost in New York? (2026)

Therapy costs vary by whether a practice is in-network with your insurance, the therapist’s credentials, and the type of session, individual, couples or group. Several practices on this page specifically highlight insurance acceptance or flexible payment options.

Serving all of New York

The practices above are concentrated in Manhattan, from Midtown to the Financial District and Lower Manhattan near Broadway. Searching for psychologists near me? Every listing below shows a live phone number and directions so you can reach the closest option.

What to ask before you choose a psychologist

  • Does the practice accept my specific insurance plan, or offer out-of-network reimbursement support?
  • What therapeutic approach does the therapist typically use, and does it fit what I’m looking for?
  • Is a first consultation available before committing to ongoing sessions?
  • Are online sessions available if in-person scheduling doesn’t work?
  • How does the practice handle matching clients to a specific therapist?

Frequently asked questions

How did you choose these psychologists?

We started from psychology and therapy practices in New York with a public Google presence, then ranked by rating, review volume, consistency and recency. See How we score above.

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from the public Google data in the scorecard. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner, which adds a badge and top placement, but that never changes another business’s score or position on the underlying data.

How often is this updated?

The data carries a verified date (August 2026 on this page). We refresh listings periodically so ratings and review counts stay current.

Which of these practices specializes in a specific therapeutic approach?

Downtown Somatic Therapy specializes in somatic and body-based work, including EMDR. The others on this page cover a broader range of approaches, from cognitive behavioral therapy to goal-oriented and family-systems methods.

How much does therapy cost in New York?

Costs vary too widely by insurance coverage, therapist credentials and session type to quote a general range responsibly. Ask each practice about insurance acceptance and current rates directly.

The bottom line

Thriving Center of Psychology is the broadest starting point given its range of specialties and therapists, while Downtown Somatic Therapy stands out for a specific body-based approach. Whichever practice you consider, a first consultation is the best way to judge fit before committing to ongoing sessions.

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