Do mental health care clinicians in Plainview, New York accept insurance?

Yes, most health insurance carriers in Plainview, New York cover mental health care including psychotherapy and psychiatry. Calculating the exact amount of coverage will be based on the plan details and whether the selected mental health clinician is in-network or out-of-network. LifeStance is in-network with most insurance plans in New York, so you’ll pay only a copay at each session after meeting your annual deductible. We work with AetnaAetna-MedicareAmerigroup (Empire BCBS)Anthem/Empire BCBSAnthem/Empire BCBS-MedicareBeaconBeacon-MedicareCentivoClaritev (MultiPlan PHCS)Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)-MedicareComPsychDevoted Health Plan-MedicareEvernorth (Cigna)Evernorth (Cigna)-EAPEvernorth (Cigna)-MedicareFidelis-CHIPFidelis-MedicareHealthSmartHumana-MedicareMVP Health SolutionsMVP Health Solutions-MedicareMagnaCareMagnaCare-MedicareMediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)MedicareNorthwellNorthwell DirectOptum, UnitedHealthcareOptum, UnitedHealthcare-EAPOptum, UnitedHealthcare-MedicareOptum, UnitedHealthcare-VA Community CarePartners Direct HealthProvider Network of America (PNOA)Quest Behavioral HealthRailroad Medicare-MedicareSVCMC US Family Health PlanSana BenefitsSana Benefits-MedicareTELUS Health (BHS)TELUS Health (BHS)-EAPTricare East (Humana Military)World Trade Center (HealthSmart) However, even in cases when a LifeStance provider is out-of-network with your insurance, you may still be able to receive reimbursement from your insurance company especially If you have a PPO or POS insurance plan. If you have an HMO, EPO, or Medicaid/Medicare plan that LifeStance is out of network with, you likely cannot receive a reimbursement and would be responsible for the full out-of-network session fee. Our mental health provider rates vary based on experience, we would be happy to assist you with clarifying the rate and finding you the right provider.

How can I make an appointment with a clinician in Plainview, New York?

Once you have found a provider in Plainview, New York you want to make an appointment with, you can proceed with booking an appointment online via a link on the provider’s profile or request a callback so our office will call you at the time that is convenient for you. This is especially important for new patients, as normally your provider will schedule your next appointment with you before the end of the session. If you are a new patient or want to schedule a session with another provider, the LifeStance scheduling specialist will go over your scheduling preferences and provider’s availability in-person or online. If your treatment involves scheduling appointments in group settings, our specialist will follow up with days and times with you over a phone call.

Find Mental Health Care in Plainview, New York

Choose from approximately 400 LifeStance supported mental health clinicians that serve patients in Plainview, New York. Our mental health clinicians see patients in 19 local offices in New York and also provide online appointments throughout the state.

Christina McVicar, Therapist

Christina McVicar is a licensed marriage and family therapist at LifeStance Health who helps individuals, couples, and families across New York build healthier relationships and navigate life’s challenges with confidence. She provides therapy for teens and adults through a compassionate, collaborative approach that empowers clients to work through emotional difficulties and create lasting change. Christina supports clients through individual, couples, group, and family therapy, meeting them where they are and tailoring each session to their unique needs and goals. Christina specializes in treating anxiety, depression, and challenges related to life transitions, such as moving from adolescence into adulthood, navigating college, or adjusting to new stages in personal or professional life. She uses a variety of evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and mindfulness, to help clients develop greater emotional awareness and stronger coping skills. Christina also offers couples and family counseling with an emphasis on strengthening communication and resolving conflict. She is especially passionate about supporting individuals through reproductive challenges, school avoidance, and college transitions. Christina provides a warm, judgment-free space for teens and young adults experiencing academic pressure or uncertainty about their future, and works closely with individuals adjusting to the emotional toll of infertility or shifting family plans. She is committed to helping clients develop self-compassion and resilience as they work through these deeply personal challenges. Christina also has experience supporting LGBTQ+ individuals and others navigating complex identity, relational, or social dynamics. Outside of her clinical work, Christina enjoys reading, traveling, and listening to music—activities that help her stay grounded and connected to the world around her.

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2.79 miles away

Melville, NY

631-323-6872

275 Broadhollow Rd, Suite 120

631-323-6872

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Joanna Ulloa, Therapist

Joanna Ulloa, a dedicated clinician at LifeStance Health, provides expert and compassionate mental health care to individuals across New York. She works with adolescents, young adults, and adults, helping them navigate life’s most challenging moments with warmth and clinical precision. Joanna supports clients experiencing anxiety, depression, and major life transitions by creating a safe therapeutic space where growth, healing, and self-discovery can take root. Her approach is grounded in empathy and collaboration, ensuring clients feel empowered to move toward lasting emotional wellness. Joanna is particularly passionate about helping clients work through trauma, grief, and the complex emotional experiences tied to midlife and later life transitions. She has a deep understanding of post-traumatic stress and how it can impact self-worth, interpersonal relationships, and daily functioning. Whether someone is coping with a recent loss or longstanding trauma, Joanna uses proven techniques to guide individuals toward self-love, resilience, and meaningful change. Her work is especially attuned to women’s issues and the emotional toll of trying to maintain control and connection in stressful life stages. Using evidence-based therapies such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Mindfulness practices, Joanna customizes her therapeutic approach to meet each client’s unique needs. She also works closely with first responders and Spanish-speaking populations, offering culturally sensitive care that recognizes the unique experiences of these communities. Outside of her professional life, Joanna enjoys spending quality time with her family, going for peaceful walks, and engaging in creative projects with her Cricut machine.

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2.79 miles away

Melville, NY

631-323-6872

275 Broadhollow Rd, Suite 120

631-323-6872

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Melanie Stettner, Therapist

Melanie Stettner is a compassionate and experienced Licensed Mental Health Counselor at LifeStance Health, serving individuals across New York. With a focus on creating a supportive, safe environment, Melanie works with clients of various ages, from teens to older adults, helping them navigate life’s challenges. She offers personalized therapy that addresses a wide range of issues, including anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions. Melanie utilizes evidence-based interventions like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to empower individuals to make lasting, positive changes. Specializing in ADHD, substance use, and trauma, Melanie is particularly passionate about helping those struggling with anxiety, PTSD, and trauma-related disorders. She has a deep understanding of the unique difficulties faced by both individuals and couples during major life transitions, such as grief, reproductive challenges, and the later stages of life. She is skilled in assisting clients with managing stress related to work, career changes, and school avoidance. Melanie also offers therapy for those experiencing sleep disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and the complexities of post-partum depression and anxiety. Her approach is centered on fostering self-awareness and resilience in her clients, allowing them to build healthier, more fulfilling lives. In addition to her clinical work, Melanie has a special interest in working with diverse populations, including LGBTQ+ individuals, military veterans, and first responders. Her professional experience has also allowed her to serve clients with developmental disabilities, head injuries, and those navigating the challenges of medical conditions and chronic pain. Melanie employs a trauma-informed approach, always prioritizing her clients’ comfort and dignity as they work through difficult emotions and experiences. Her clinical expertise, combined with her warm and empathetic demeanor, ensures that clients feel seen and supported throughout their journey toward healing. Outside of her practice, Melanie enjoys attending live music events, particularly concerts, which she finds to be a therapeutic outlet. She is also passionate about fitness and participates in group exercise classes like Pilates and F45, which keep her active and engaged in maintaining a balanced lifestyle. Melanie believes in the power of self-care, and when she's not working with clients, you can find her exploring new places and cultivating her personal well-being.

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2.79 miles away

Melville, NY

631-323-6872

275 Broadhollow Rd, Suite 120

631-323-6872

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Gina Marie Tedesco, Therapist

Gina Tedesco is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, a trained psychotherapist, accredited and registered in the State of New York and Florida. She has over 20 years of clinical experience practicing psychotherapy. Gina loves working with people of all ages, backgrounds, race and ethnicity to find their passion for life and remove negative self-talk and other disruptions that block peace of mind and personal fulfillment. Reality is most of us have felt crippled by anxiety and fear at some point in our lives. Gina can help you overcome those difficult stages in life, while at the same time, dispel your doubts and uncertainties that come along with these situations. Her job is to provide excellent and unparalleled clinical therapy to help you channel that positive energy to explore and release previous scripting that dimmed your light and held you back. You and Gina will work together to develop new perspectives and tools to recapture the essence that stimulates creativity in you, makes you uniquely and wonderfully prepared to face and overcome various challenges of life. In this way, she can help make light of the pressures and emotions that comes occasionally with life. Furthermore, Gina can help you learn how to take control of your life and respond to difficult situations with healthy coping skills. As a highly seasoned, well-trained and experienced clinical professional, with outstanding unique skills in this field, she can assist to empower you to; relieve anxiety or stress due to work or other situations, cope with major life changes, such as divorce, death of loved ones or the loss of a job, learn to manage unhealthy reactions, such as passive-aggressive behavior, come to terms with any ongoing or serious physical health problems. In practice, Gina offers powerful and effective therapeutic tools including eclectic approach to therapy such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, psychoanalytic, Family Functional Therapy, Person Centered Approach, and Traditional Couples Counseling. In addition, she also uses expert clinical and effective techniques to help crush feelings of being stuck, overcome barriers, and finally bring healing. Reach out today! Gina is ready, willing, eager, and waiting to help release what no longer serves your highest good and grab that fresh new beginning that you always wanted. You are in the right place and have taken the first step to experiencing everlasting joy again!

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2.79 miles away

Melville, NY

631-323-6872

275 Broadhollow Rd, Suite 120

631-323-6872

New York, NY

631-323-6546

110 E 60th St, Suite 704

631-323-6546

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Taha Alvi, Therapist

Taha Alvi, LMHC, provides affirming, insightful mental health care to individuals, couples, and families across New York. Practicing at LifeStance Health, he supports teens and adults navigating life’s complexities with a personalized and holistic approach. Taha works with clients ages 15 through 64, offering individual therapy, couples counseling, group therapy, and family therapy. His work centers on creating a safe, engaging space where clients feel empowered to explore their identities, confront challenges, and build more fulfilling lives. With specialized training and deep cultural understanding, Taha supports clients through a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, and relationship struggles. His approach integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and mindfulness techniques to help clients better understand themselves and implement meaningful change. He is especially skilled in working with the LGBTQ+ community and individuals from South Asian and Middle Eastern backgrounds, offering culturally sensitive care that honors the complexity of intersecting identities. Taha is particularly passionate about helping clients explore issues related to gender identity, trauma, and LGBTQ+ mental health. As a queer therapist, he brings lived insight and authentic empathy to his work with clients exploring sexuality, coming out, or navigating nontraditional family structures. He also offers support for those healing from trauma or facing cultural stigma around mental health. Taha's commitment to inclusive, multilingual care extends to speakers of Hindi, Urdu, and Punjabi, ensuring broader accessibility to underserved communities. Outside of therapy, Taha enjoys fashion styling, video games, anime, and engaging in LGBTQ+ community events. He’s also an avid reader of self-help literature and finds joy in social connection and cultural expression—values that enrich his therapeutic relationships.

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2.79 miles away

Melville, NY

631-323-6872

275 Broadhollow Rd, Suite 120

631-323-6872

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Dorinda Angela Gaynelle Richberg, Therapist

Dorinda Angela Gaynelle Richberg, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor at LifeStance Health, helps individuals and families across New York build resilience, strengthen relationships, and navigate life’s emotional challenges with confidence. She provides a warm, structured, and culturally responsive environment where children, adolescents, teens, adults, and seniors feel supported in addressing their mental health needs. Through individual, group, and family therapy, Dorinda partners with clients to foster meaningful progress and lasting well-being. Dorinda is particularly passionate about supporting individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, and PTSD/trauma, recognizing how these concerns can impact every stage of life. She works closely with clients to process difficult experiences, improve emotional regulation, and develop healthier thought patterns. Her approach is grounded in evidence-based care, integrating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), family therapy, and parenting skills to help clients build practical tools for daily life. She also offers support for concerns such as ADHD, grief, and life transitions, among others. With extensive experience working across the lifespan, Dorinda is skilled in helping children and adolescents manage behavioral challenges, guiding teens through identity development and emotional stress, and supporting adults through complex life transitions. She has experience working with individuals connected to adoption and foster care systems as well as those with developmental disabilities, bringing patience, understanding, and adaptability to each therapeutic relationship. Outside of her clinical work, Dorinda enjoys trying new activities with her sons, spending time with family and friends, dancing, knitting, exercising, and traveling. She is actively involved in her church community, where she both attends and volunteers. Her personal commitment to growth and self-improvement informs her compassionate, relatable approach to care.

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2.79 miles away

Melville, NY

631-323-6872

275 Broadhollow Rd, Suite 120

631-323-6872

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Margaret Yoon, Psychiatrist

Margaret Yoon, DO, offers thoughtful and comprehensive medication management for children, adolescents, and adults across New York through LifeStance Health. Dr. Yoon treats patients ages 6 through 64, helping individuals navigate mental health challenges with care, cultural sensitivity, and a personalized approach. Her clinical focus includes supporting those experiencing anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and sleep-related concerns. She is known for her warm, attentive style and her ability to blend evidence-based care with compassionate listening. Dr. Yoon is especially passionate about supporting her patients' mental health throughout various life stages. Whether helping patients manage mood disorders, anxiety, or balancing multiple roles and responsibilities, Dr. Yoon tailors treatment plans that reflect the complexity of her patients’ lived experiences. She believes in creating a safe and empowering space where patients feel heard, respected, and supported. In addition to her primary areas of focus, Dr. Yoon has experience working with individuals on the autism spectrum and those with developmental disabilities. She brings cultural awareness and multilingual communication skills to her practice, serving a diverse range of patients with backgrounds as varied as the challenges they face. Her ability to communicate in Korean and Mandarin further enhances her ability to support patients from multilingual and multicultural communities. Outside of her clinical work, Dr. Yoon enjoys staying active through fitness, trying new restaurants, and exploring different cities. These personal interests help her maintain a grounded, balanced perspective, which she brings into her patient care with authenticity and empathy.

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2.79 miles away

Melville, NY

631-323-6872

275 Broadhollow Rd, Suite 120

631-323-6872

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Colletta Latoya Jerrick, Nurse Practitioner

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2.79 miles away

Melville, NY

631-323-6872

275 Broadhollow Rd, Suite 120

631-323-6872

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Catherine Costa Gardyn, Nurse Practitioner

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2.79 miles away

Melville, NY

631-323-6872

275 Broadhollow Rd, Suite 120

631-323-6872

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Kevin Rich, Nurse Practitioner

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2.79 miles away

Melville, NY

631-323-6872

275 Broadhollow Rd, Suite 120

631-323-6872

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Joan Rose Klemm, Therapist

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9.24 miles away

Garden City, NY

516-969-3236

1399 Franklin Ave

516-969-3236

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Maria Ostermann, Therapist

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9.24 miles away

Garden City, NY

516-969-3236

1399 Franklin Ave

516-969-3236

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FAQs about how to find a clinician in Plainview, New York

Find a provider near you in Plainview, New York on LifeStance. To find your perfect match use filters like insurance accepted, therapy specialty, and provider identity. Mental health care clinicians on LifeStance are highly rated and vetted for their extensive experience treating individual adults, children and adolescents, as well as couples and families. They offer both in-person and telehealth care.

Yes, most health insurance carriers in Plainview, New York cover mental health care including psychotherapy and psychiatry. Calculating the exact amount of coverage will be based on the plan details and whether the selected mental health clinician is in-network or out-of-network. LifeStance is in-network with most insurance plans in New York, so you’ll pay only a copay at each session after meeting your annual deductible.

We work with

Aetna
Aetna-Medicare
Amerigroup (Empire BCBS)
Anthem/Empire BCBS
Anthem/Empire BCBS-Medicare
Beacon
Beacon-Medicare
Centivo
Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)-Medicare
ComPsych
Devoted Health Plan-Medicare
Evernorth (Cigna)
Evernorth (Cigna)-EAP
Evernorth (Cigna)-Medicare
Fidelis-CHIP
Fidelis-Medicare
HealthSmart
Humana-Medicare
MVP Health Solutions
MVP Health Solutions-Medicare
MagnaCare
MagnaCare-Medicare
MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
Medicare
Northwell
Northwell Direct
Optum, UnitedHealthcare
Optum, UnitedHealthcare-EAP
Optum, UnitedHealthcare-Medicare
Optum, UnitedHealthcare-VA Community Care
Partners Direct Health
Provider Network of America (PNOA)
Quest Behavioral Health
Railroad Medicare-Medicare
SVCMC US Family Health Plan
Sana Benefits
Sana Benefits-Medicare
TELUS Health (BHS)
TELUS Health (BHS)-EAP
Tricare East (Humana Military)
World Trade Center (HealthSmart)

However, even in cases when a LifeStance provider is out-of-network with your insurance, you may still be able to receive reimbursement from your insurance company especially If you have a PPO or POS insurance plan. If you have an HMO, EPO, or Medicaid/Medicare plan that LifeStance is out of network with, you likely cannot receive a reimbursement and would be responsible for the full out-of-network session fee. Our mental health provider rates vary based on experience, we would be happy to assist you with clarifying the rate and finding you the right provider.