Affordable & Sliding Scale Therapy in NYC

Find affordable, sliding scale therapy in NYC. Mental health services for uninsured and low-income clients.

What Is Sliding Scale Therapy?

Sliding scale therapy means that the cost of each session is adjusted based on your income and financial situation. Many NYC therapists reserve a portion of their practice for clients who cannot afford their full fee. This makes quality mental health care accessible to more people, regardless of insurance status.

Who Qualifies?

Most therapists determine sliding scale eligibility based on your annual income, household size, and financial obligations. Some therapists use a formal sliding scale chart, while others assess on a case-by-case basis. It is always worth asking — even if you think you might not qualify.

Other Affordable Options

In addition to sliding scale private practice, NYC offers community mental health centers, training clinics at universities, and nonprofit organizations that provide low-cost therapy. Many of these services are available on a sliding fee basis or completely free for qualifying individuals.

Sliding Scale Therapists

45 therapists in our directory offer sliding scale or affordable rates.

Maryam Abdulrazzak

LMHC, LPC

2 years experience

WaitlistSliding scale

I specialize in anxiety and panic disorder therapy using evidence-based approaches tailored to each client's unique needs.

Specialties

Anxiety & Panic DisorderDepression & Mood IssuesGrief & Loss

Locations

Park Slope
$135 – $210/session
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Michael Ackerman, LMSW

LCSW

4 years experience

Accepting patientsSliding scaleLGBTQ+ Friendly

I specialize in trauma and PTSD therapy using evidence-based approaches tailored to each client's unique needs.

Specialties

Trauma & PTSDDepression & Mood Issues

Locations

Midtown
$145 – $220/session
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Lauren Adelman, MSW

LCSW

1 years experience

Accepting patientsSliding scale

I believe in empowering clients through trauma and PTSD therapy that honors their individual journey.

Specialties

Trauma & PTSDDepression & Mood Issues

Locations

Bay Ridge
$130 – $205/session
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Theresa Allen, LCSW

LCSW

15 years experience

WaitlistSliding scaleLGBTQ+ Friendly

I specialize in trauma and PTSD therapy using evidence-based approaches tailored to each client's unique needs.

Specialties

Trauma & PTSDDepression & Mood Issues

Locations

Prospect Heights
$200 – $275/session
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Ruchi Amin, LCSW

LCSW

19 years experience

WaitlistSliding scaleLGBTQ+ Friendly

I provide compassionate trauma and PTSD treatment in a supportive, non-judgmental environment.

Specialties

Trauma & PTSDDepression & Mood Issues

Locations

Upper West Side
$220 – $295/session
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Shari Appollon, LCSW

LCSW

11 years experience

WaitlistSliding scaleLGBTQ+ Friendly

Using a holistic approach to trauma and PTSD therapy, I help clients develop practical coping strategies.

Specialties

Trauma & PTSDDepression & Mood Issues

Locations

Park Slope
$180 – $255/session
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Emily Aranda, MHC-LP

LMHC, LPC

4 years experience

Accepting patientsSliding scale

My therapeutic approach combines anxiety and panic disorder techniques with collaborative, client-centered care.

Specialties

Anxiety & Panic DisorderDepression & Mood IssuesTrauma & PTSD

Locations

Midtown
$145 – $220/session
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Karen Arsham Tsiropinas, LMSW

LCSW

4 years experience

Accepting patientsSliding scaleLGBTQ+ Friendly

With expertise in trauma and PTSD therapy, I create a safe space for personal growth and healing.

Specialties

Trauma & PTSDDepression & Mood Issues

Locations

Upper West Side
$145 – $220/session
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Barbara Azcona, LCSW

LCSW

16 years experience

Accepting patientsSliding scale

I believe in empowering clients through trauma and PTSD therapy that honors their individual journey.

Specialties

Trauma & PTSDDepression & Mood Issues

Locations

Red Hook
$205 – $280/session
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Rebecca Bateman, LCSW

LCSW

13 years experience

Accepting patientsSliding scale

Using a holistic approach to trauma and PTSD therapy, I help clients develop practical coping strategies.

Specialties

Trauma & PTSDDepression & Mood Issues

Locations

Red Hook
$190 – $265/session
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Charlene Baudet, LMHC

LMHC, LPC

3 years experience

Accepting patientsSliding scaleLGBTQ+ Friendly

Using a holistic approach to anxiety and panic disorder therapy, I help clients develop practical coping strategies.

Specialties

Anxiety & Panic DisorderDepression & Mood Issues

Locations

Fort Greene
$140 – $215/session
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Sophie Bell, LCSW

LCSW

6 years experience

Accepting patientsSliding scaleLGBTQ+ Friendly

I offer culturally sensitive anxiety and panic disorder therapy with an emphasis on building resilience and healing.

Specialties

Anxiety & Panic DisorderDepression & Mood IssuesTrauma & PTSD

Locations

Upper East Side
$155 – $230/session
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Belinda Bellet, Ph.D.

PhD, PsyD

19 years experience

Accepting patientsSliding scale

I specialize in anxiety and panic disorder therapy using evidence-based approaches tailored to each client's unique needs.

Specialties

Anxiety & Panic DisorderDepression & Mood Issues

Locations

Sunset Park
$220 – $295/session
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Bridget Bernstein, LCSW

LCSW

1 years experience

Accepting patientsSliding scale

Using a holistic approach to trauma and PTSD therapy, I help clients develop practical coping strategies.

Specialties

Trauma & PTSDDepression & Mood IssuesADHD (Adults)

Locations

Red Hook
$130 – $205/session
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Kira Boesch, Ph.D.

PhD, PsyD

6 years experience

Accepting patientsSliding scale

My therapeutic approach combines anxiety and panic disorder techniques with collaborative, client-centered care.

Specialties

Anxiety & Panic DisorderDepression & Mood IssuesADHD (Adults)

Locations

Park Slope
$155 – $230/session
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Jeremy Borer, LCSW

LCSW

12 years experience

WaitlistSliding scaleLGBTQ+ Friendly

I specialize in trauma and PTSD therapy using evidence-based approaches tailored to each client's unique needs.

Specialties

Trauma & PTSDDepression & Mood Issues

Locations

Fort Greene
$185 – $260/session
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Joan Brady, LCSW

LMHC, LPC

19 years experience

Accepting patientsSliding scaleLGBTQ+ Friendly

I believe in empowering clients through anxiety and panic disorder therapy that honors their individual journey.

Specialties

Anxiety & Panic DisorderDepression & Mood Issues

Locations

Red Hook
$220 – $295/session
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Shanelle Brandon, LMHC

LMHC, LPC

5 years experience

Accepting patientsSliding scale

My practice focuses on anxiety and panic disorder treatment through integrative, trauma-informed care.

Specialties

Anxiety & Panic DisorderDepression & Mood Issues

Locations

Prospect Heights
$150 – $225/session
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Gail Brodt, LCSW

LCSW

20 years experience

WaitlistSliding scaleLGBTQ+ Friendly

Using a holistic approach to trauma and PTSD therapy, I help clients develop practical coping strategies.

Specialties

Trauma & PTSDDepression & Mood Issues

Locations

Sunset Park
$225 – $300/session
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Megan Brown

LMHC, LPC

1 years experience

Accepting patientsSliding scale

I believe in empowering clients through anxiety and panic disorder therapy that honors their individual journey.

Specialties

Anxiety & Panic DisorderDepression & Mood Issues

Locations

Park Slope
$130 – $205/session
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Tony Canton

LMHC, LPC

2 years experience

Accepting patientsSliding scaleLGBTQ+ Friendly

I offer culturally sensitive anxiety and panic disorder therapy with an emphasis on building resilience and healing.

Specialties

Anxiety & Panic DisorderDepression & Mood IssuesTrauma & PTSD

Locations

Park Slope
$135 – $210/session
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Shannon Castellini, PsyD

PhD, PsyD

5 years experience

Accepting patientsSliding scale

I offer culturally sensitive anxiety and panic disorder therapy with an emphasis on building resilience and healing.

Specialties

Anxiety & Panic DisorderDepression & Mood IssuesGrief & Loss

Locations

Upper East Side
$150 – $225/session
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Maurice Chatman, CASAC

LMHC

4 years experience

Accepting patientsSliding scale

Using a holistic approach to anxiety and panic disorder therapy, I help clients develop practical coping strategies.

Specialties

Anxiety & Panic DisorderDepression & Mood Issues

Locations

Williamsburg
$145 – $220/session
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Rebecca Compton, LCSW

LMHC

6 years experience

WaitlistSliding scale

I offer culturally sensitive anxiety and panic disorder therapy with an emphasis on building resilience and healing.

Specialties

Anxiety & Panic DisorderDepression & Mood Issues

Locations

Midtown
$155 – $230/session
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Aaron Eidman

LMHC

3 years experience

WaitlistSliding scaleLGBTQ+ Friendly

With expertise in anxiety and panic disorder therapy, I create a safe space for personal growth and healing.

Specialties

Anxiety & Panic DisorderDepression & Mood IssuesTrauma & PTSD

Locations

Gowanus
$140 – $215/session
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Shenell Evans, PhD

PhD, PsyD

12 years experience

Accepting patientsSliding scale

I offer culturally sensitive anxiety and panic disorder therapy with an emphasis on building resilience and healing.

Specialties

Anxiety & Panic DisorderDepression & Mood Issues

Locations

Midtown
$185 – $260/session
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Elyse Fox

LMHC, LPC

4 years experience

WaitlistSliding scale

I offer culturally sensitive anxiety and panic disorder therapy with an emphasis on building resilience and healing.

Specialties

Anxiety & Panic DisorderDepression & Mood IssuesADHD (Adults)

Locations

DUMBO
$145 – $220/session
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Stephen Fox, Psy.D.

PhD, PsyD

3 years experience

Accepting patientsSliding scale

I believe in empowering clients through anxiety and panic disorder therapy that honors their individual journey.

Specialties

Anxiety & Panic DisorderDepression & Mood Issues

Locations

Upper East Side
$140 – $215/session
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Antonia Frydman, PhD

PhD, PsyD

8 years experience

Accepting patientsSliding scaleLGBTQ+ Friendly

My practice focuses on anxiety and panic disorder treatment through integrative, trauma-informed care.

Specialties

Anxiety & Panic DisorderDepression & Mood IssuesGrief & Loss

Locations

Prospect Heights
$165 – $240/session
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Sara Haden, PhD

PhD, PsyD

19 years experience

WaitlistSliding scale

I offer culturally sensitive anxiety and panic disorder therapy with an emphasis on building resilience and healing.

Specialties

Anxiety & Panic DisorderDepression & Mood Issues

Locations

Gowanus
$220 – $295/session
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Beth Halpern, Ph.D.

PhD, PsyD

15 years experience

Accepting patientsSliding scale

I provide compassionate anxiety and panic disorder treatment in a supportive, non-judgmental environment.

Specialties

Anxiety & Panic DisorderDepression & Mood Issues

Locations

Bushwick
$200 – $275/session
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Jennifer Hope, Ph.D.

PhD, PsyD

17 years experience

Accepting patientsSliding scale

I provide compassionate anxiety and panic disorder treatment in a supportive, non-judgmental environment.

Specialties

Anxiety & Panic DisorderDepression & Mood Issues

Locations

Bushwick
$210 – $285/session
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Mabel Joyce, LMSW

LMHC

9 years experience

Accepting patientsSliding scale

With expertise in anxiety and panic disorder therapy, I create a safe space for personal growth and healing.

Specialties

Anxiety & Panic DisorderDepression & Mood Issues

Locations

Gowanus
$170 – $245/session
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Laura Kessler, PSYD

PhD, PsyD

3 years experience

Accepting patientsSliding scale

With expertise in anxiety and panic disorder therapy, I create a safe space for personal growth and healing.

Specialties

Anxiety & Panic DisorderDepression & Mood IssuesADHD (Adults)

Locations

Brooklyn Heights
$140 – $215/session
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Arthur Kosmopoulos, Psy.D.

PhD, PsyD

19 years experience

Accepting patientsSliding scale

My therapeutic approach combines anxiety and panic disorder techniques with collaborative, client-centered care.

Specialties

Anxiety & Panic DisorderDepression & Mood Issues

Locations

Red Hook
$220 – $295/session
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Paul Lounsbury, M.A.

LMFT

11 years experience

Accepting patientsSliding scaleLGBTQ+ Friendly

I specialize in couples and relationship therapy using evidence-based approaches tailored to each client's unique needs.

Specialties

Couples & RelationshipsParenting & FamilyADHD (Adults)

Locations

Upper West Side
$180 – $255/session
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Judith Malamud, Ph.D.

PhD, PsyD

19 years experience

Accepting patientsSliding scale

Using a holistic approach to anxiety and panic disorder therapy, I help clients develop practical coping strategies.

Specialties

Anxiety & Panic DisorderDepression & Mood Issues

Locations

Park Slope
$220 – $295/session
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Gardith Marcelin, Ph.D.

PhD, PsyD

12 years experience

WaitlistSliding scale

I specialize in anxiety and panic disorder therapy using evidence-based approaches tailored to each client's unique needs.

Specialties

Anxiety & Panic DisorderDepression & Mood IssuesTrauma & PTSD

Locations

Park Slope
$185 – $260/session
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Abraham Meltzer, PH.D., NP

PH.D., NP

19 years experience

WaitlistSliding scale

With expertise in anxiety and panic disorder therapy, I create a safe space for personal growth and healing.

Specialties

Anxiety & Panic DisorderDepression & Mood Issues

Locations

Red Hook
$220 – $295/session
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Samantha Meltzer, Psy.D.

PhD, PsyD

11 years experience

WaitlistSliding scale

Using a holistic approach to anxiety and panic disorder therapy, I help clients develop practical coping strategies.

Specialties

Anxiety & Panic DisorderDepression & Mood Issues

Locations

Crown Heights
$180 – $255/session
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Erica Meyers, Psy.D.

PhD, PsyD

10 years experience

WaitlistSliding scale

I provide compassionate anxiety and panic disorder treatment in a supportive, non-judgmental environment.

Specialties

Anxiety & Panic DisorderDepression & Mood Issues

Locations

Williamsburg
$175 – $250/session
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Kyle Mitchell, PsyD

PhD, PsyD

1 years experience

Accepting patientsSliding scaleLGBTQ+ Friendly

Using a holistic approach to anxiety and panic disorder therapy, I help clients develop practical coping strategies.

Specialties

Anxiety & Panic DisorderDepression & Mood IssuesGrief & Loss

Locations

Williamsburg
$130 – $205/session
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Shameeka Morris, NA, Doula, Chaplain

LMHC

2 years experience

Accepting patientsSliding scaleLGBTQ+ Friendly

I believe in empowering clients through anxiety and panic disorder therapy that honors their individual journey.

Specialties

Anxiety & Panic DisorderDepression & Mood Issues

Locations

Tompkinsville
$135 – $210/session
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Gloria Ramsey, Mental Health C

LMHC, LPC

18 years experience

Accepting patientsSliding scale

I provide compassionate anxiety and panic disorder treatment in a supportive, non-judgmental environment.

Specialties

Anxiety & Panic DisorderDepression & Mood IssuesGrief & Loss

Locations

Upper West Side
$215 – $290/session
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Jordan Sax

LMFT

1 years experience

Accepting patientsSliding scale

I specialize in couples and relationship therapy using evidence-based approaches tailored to each client's unique needs.

Specialties

Couples & RelationshipsParenting & Family

Locations

Upper West Side
$130 – $205/session
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