Referral Resources & Support
At Brooklyn Psychotherapy, we are committed to connecting you with support — even if we’re fully booked or your needs exceed what we offer. Below, you’ll find referrals to trusted psychiatric and psychotherapy services, as well as crisis-support options. These are for your reference only; we are not affiliated with them and cannot guarantee availability.
Medication Management & Psychiatric Referrals
While we do not offer in-house psychiatric services, we are proud to partner with Williamsburg Therapy Group. Through this partnership, our clients receive priority scheduling and discounted pricing for psychiatric evaluation and medication management.
Service: Medication Evaluation & Management
What They Offer: Psychiatric assessments and ongoing psychiatric care
How To Use The Referral: Contact Williamsburg Therapy Group via their website. We can assist with coordination if needed.
In Case of Crisis
If you or someone you care about is experiencing thoughts of self-harm, suicidal ideation, or any mental health emergency, please reach out immediately.
Call 911
Call or text 988 — the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (available 24/7)
Or access online support via 988lifeline.org
Additional Psychotherapy & Mental Health Referrals:
Below is a curated list of reputable organizations in New York City offering psychotherapy, counseling, or specialized services (sliding scale, training clinics, etc.). Please note: These resources may have waitlists or eligibility criteria.
Institute for Contemporary Psychotherapy
Address: 33 W 60th St, New York, NY 10023
Phone: 212-333-3444
Website: www.icpnyc.org
Referral Form: https://icpnyc.org/treatment/treatment-request/
Accepted Insurance:
Oscar, GHI, Emblem, Emblem Medicaid, HealthFirst, HealthFirst Medicaid. Sliding-scale fees are available for uninsured clients or those using out-of-network benefits.
Demographics Served:
Adults, couples, and families
Treatment Modalities & Services Offered:
Psychoanalysis and psychodynamic psychotherapy, trauma, family and couples, sex, LGBTQ, disordered eating, gender & sexuality,
In person and remote options available.
Important Notes:
• ICP is a renowned psychotherapy training institute; many therapists are advanced trainees working under the supervision of licensed clinicians
Ackerman Institute for the Family
Address: 936 Broadway, 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10010
Phone: (212) 879-4900
Website / Referral: www.ackerman.org
Intake Department: (212) 879-4900 ext. 2
Accepted Insurance / Payment Options:
Beacon Health, BCBS (excluding certain Medicaid-linked plans), Emblem Health, GHI, Healthfirst, MetroPlus, MHAP, NYSHIP, Optum, Oxford, United/UH-affiliated plans, and more. Medicaid accepted. Sliding-scale fees available for uninsured or out-of-network clients.
Demographics Served:
Children, adolescents, adults, families, couples — inclusive of all family structures and identities (heterosexual, same-sex, single-parent, step-families, LGBTQIA+)
Treatment Modalities & Services Offered:
• Family & Couples Therapy (systemic, relational)
• Therapy for marital issues, child and adolescent concerns, gender & LGBTQIA+ issues, family conflict, bereavement, medical illness, and more
• Sliding-scale, income-based fee structure for families in need
• In-person and telehealth services available (depending on clinician & program)
Important Notes:
• The clinic operates as a training facility and nonprofit institute; therapy is provided by therapists-in-training under supervision by licensed clinicians
• Therapy teams may consist of 4–6 clinicians; sessions may involve live observation or video recording for supervision and training purposes
Columbia University Center for Psychoanalytic Training and Research
Address: 1051 Riverside Drive (ColumbiaDoctors / Columbia University Medical Center), New York, NY 10032
Intake Phone: 212-305-6001
Website / Referral Form: columbiapsychiatry.org
Services Offered:
• Psychoanalysis & Psychodynamic Psychotherapy (adult, child/adolescent, parent-infant)
• Medication management, psychiatric care, general & specialized psychiatry services
• Individual, group, family/parent-infant therapy (depending on clinician and treatment plan)
• Teletherapy and in-person services at multiple ColumbiaDoctors locations
Demographics Served:
Adults, adolescents, children, families – including capacity for child/adolescent psychoanalysis when matched with child-trained analysts-in-training
Accepted Insurance / Payment Notes:
• The affiliated psychiatry/psychology clinic accepts a range of insurance plans; clients with out-of-network coverage may still receive care under out-of-network benefits
• Many therapists are analysts-in-training and may offer sliding-scale or reduced-fee psychoanalysis
• Clients should verify insurance or billing at intake, especially for psychoanalysis or long-term therapy
Important Notes / Considerations:
• The institute is a training and research center; therapy is provided by clinicians in training under licensed supervision
• Treatment may involve intensive psychoanalytic work (e.g., multiple sessions per week), though shorter-term psychotherapy may be available depending on clinician and patient needs
Karen Horney Clinic
Address: 329 East 62nd St, New York, NY 10065
Phone: 212-838-4333 ext. 1
Website: www.karenhorneyclinic.org
Accepted Insurance:
Medicare, Medicaid, Aetna, Affinity, Amida Care, BlueCross BlueShield, Emblem, Fidelis, GHI, HealthFirst, HealthPlus, UnitedHealthcare, MVP, MetroPlus, The Empire Plan, WellCare. Sliding-scale options available for uninsured or out-of-network clients.
Demographics Served:
Adults and teenagers
Treatment Modalities & Services Offered:
Individual psychotherapy (psychodynamic, trauma-informed), treatment for trauma, anxiety, depression, and mood disorders, eating disorder and body-image–related psychotherapy, HIV/AIDS–related mental health counseling, long-term and short-term therapy options, in-person and telehealth sessions available.(COVID-19 vaccination required for in-person visits)
Important Notes:
• The clinic operates as both a treatment center and a training institute; many services are provided by clinicians-in-training supervised by licensed professionals
• Specialized programs available for trauma, eating disorders, adolescent therapy, and HIV-related mental health support
Suzanne Rothman, LCSW
Address: Currently available via virtual appointments
Phone: 929-501-5554
Email: suzannerothmanlcsw@gmail.com
Website: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/suzanne-rothman-jackson-heights-ny/1656038
Accepted Insurance:
Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Highmark BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York, Highmark BlueShield of Northeastern New York, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Quest Behavioral Health
Demographics Served:
Adults, Seniors
Treatment Modalities & Services Offered:
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Attachment Based, Relational, Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy (EFT), Strength-Based, Exposure Response Prevention, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Psychodynamic, Behavioral Activation (BA), ADD/ADHD, OCD, Family issues, Panic disorders, Grief, loss, Physical health issues, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Identity issues, PTSD, Chronic conditions, domestic/intimate partner violence
Important Notes:
Suzanne specializes in treating survivors of domestic/ intimate partner violence as well as childhood abuse.