Higher Standard of Therapy in NYC
If you experience anxiety, depression, relationship issues, ADHD, OCD, or other emotional and behavioral difficulties, we're here to help. Behavioral Health of New York (BHNY) founded by Dr. Mitchell S. Levy, is a private practice of PhD-level psychologists who specialize in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and other evidence-based therapy methods backed by science. Many clients achieve significant progress with CBT in a relatively short period of time. Other clients benefit from interpersonal or relationship-oriented therapy.
When we work together, we’ll break down your patterns of thinking and behaviors that cause challenges and hold you back from enjoying life. You’ll develop the skills to feel better and create positive change. Most clients find our approach a very refreshing change from their former therapy.
Conditions We Treat
BHNY offers effective, evidence-based treatment for many types of conditions that clients are seeking to overcome.
Psychological Testing
Cognitive and emotional conditions can affect your performance at work, in school, and on standardized entrance exams. To give you support, we provide psychological testing and neuropsychological evaluations for:
- ADHD Evaluation
- Testing Accommodations
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Learning Disabilities
- Memory & Cognitive Impairment
Telehealth Therapy
Teletherapy by video conference allows your sessions to occur in the comfort of your home or office. You can take a break from work and log in for the session, or have the session after work hours. As we’ve been doing more telehealth these days, it has become a great convenience over having to travel to your appointment.
About Behavioral Health of NY
Founded by Dr. Mitchell S. Levy, Behavioral Health of NY is a private practice of psychologists and couples therapists. We treat anxiety, depression, relationship issues, OCD, ADHD, and childhood trauma. Each clinician has expertise in a specific therapy method, from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to Acceptance & Commitment Therapy to Couples Therapy. We also provide psychological testing for ADHD, accommodations on standardized exams (LSAT/GMAT/GRE), learning disabilities, autism, and cognitive impairment & memory.
How to Find a Therapist in New York That’s Right for You
At BHNY, we understand finding the right therapist in NYC can be very confusing and overwhelming! It’s worth the effort to find the right fit, because it’s very important for your success in therapy. On your initial consultation Dr. Levy will take the time to determine the therapy method and therapist in our practice best suited to you. We believe it’s necessary to spend extra time and careful thought into who you’ll be working with because the right fit is essential for your success.
On your initial consultation some of the things Dr. Levy will discuss with you are:
Dr. Levy will be interested in what brings you to therapy and what you want to work on. Do you need help managing anxiety? Depression? Is it a relationship issue? Or work stress? If you have multiple issues to address it's helpful to prioritize them so we can help you with what's most pressing initially, and then tackle the rest as therapy progresses.
It’s also important to understand how your issues may be impacting your daily life. For example, is your work being affected? Are your relationships impacted? Is it causing any disruptions with your family? This can help us better understand your challenges while gaining diagnostic insight.
Dr. Levy will want to know about your experience with therapy in the past. How satisfied were you? If it helped, what specifically worked for you? If not, what didn’t work? What did you like or dislike about it? What did you learn about yourself? This will be quite helpful in determining the right fit for you in our practice.
We believe therapy is more productive with goals and objectives. Understanding what you want to achieve in therapy, what challenges you’d like to overcome, and what areas of your life you’re hoping to improve is an integral part of our consultation process.
Upon completing your consultation, Dr. Levy then gives careful consideration as to which BHNY therapist - along with which therapy method - will be an optimal fit for you. Factors such as the clinician’s area of expertise, therapeutic strengths, and communication style will all be considered to best align with your needs.
New York Therapy Services You Can Trust
Why choose Behavioral Health of New York?
Evidence-Based Therapy. At BHNY we use therapy methods backed by scientific research. This means we use treatments that have been proven effective for many conditions, giving clients a high standard of care.
PhD-Level Psychologists. While many practices have only masters level counselors, we have mostly PhD-level Psychologists. Psychologists receive the highest level of education and training of mental health therapists.
Male Psychologists. Most therapy practices are predominantly female. In fact, it’s difficult to find a male psychologist in New York City. Having mostly male psychologists at BHNY makes us unique. This can be particularly helpful to male clients who feel more comfortable working with a man, or, for female clients seeking a male perspective on certain issues they'd like to overcome in therapy.
Professional Initial Consultation: While many practices employ an intake coordinator without a mental health degree to assign you to a therapist, we don’t believe that’s an effective way to set up your treatment. At BHNY your initial consultation is with our practice director, Dr. Mitchell S. Levy. You’ll receive an in-depth consultation to determine which therapy method and which psychologist in our practice is best suited to you. Having the right fit is very important for your treatment success.
Frequently Asked Questions
Weekly is recommended to start. After certain goals are reached, we may recommend dropping down to every other week before ending treatment.
CBT is different from traditional therapy in that it’s more practical, interactive, and structured, and often yields better results in a shorter period of time. CBT addresses present-day problems versus the past, and teaches tangible skills that can be applied to many different challenges.
Some people can complete therapy in a few sessions, while others require longer treatment. On average, therapy typically takes about 10 to 20 sessions. Some cases are longer or shorter than average, depending on the condition, treatment method, and each individual’s goals.
We work with many different insurance plans, and we can accept insurance depending on your particular plan’s coverage. When you contact our office, we’ll research your insurance benefit to determine the details of your plan. We’ll go over all the details of your coverage with you before your sessions begin.
Behavioral Health of New York is located at 125 E. 84th St, Suite #1C, New York, NY 10028. Our location is easily accessible from the Upper East Side, Upper West Side, and Midtown. We also offer Telehealth to serve clients anywhere in New York City, Westchester, and Long Island.