Fees & Insurance
Cost should not be a barrier to mental health care.
We are in-network with Aetna, Oxford, and UnitedHealthcare, and we accept most out-of-network insurance benefits once clients have reached their yearly deductibles. If your insurance covers out-of-network mental health, we will complete and submit all paperwork.
To schedule an appointment, please call us at (212) 243-2830 or email us at info@ihitherapy.org.
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Staff Therapist Rate
$150–$175
Individuals
$175–$200
Couples
Intern Rate
$100
Individuals + Couples
Group Rate
$15–$55
Additional resources
For Queer + Trans People of Color
In solidarity with Black Lives Matter, the Queer & Trans People of Color (QTPOC) group, an online therapeutic space facilitated by a Queer BIPOC therapist, is open and free of charge.
If you are protesting, triggered by current events, or would like to connect in BIPOC Community in celebration of our resilience and power, please join.
For Entertainment Professionals
You may qualify for affordable mental health counseling if you are referred to us through The Actors Fund and have proof of current membership with an entertainment union like AEA, SAG, AFTRA, AGMA, ASC, DGA, IATSE, and WGA.For qualified professionals, we offer a reduced clinical fee for client sessions scheduled weekdays between 10AM and 3PM.
Pay it forward
Become a Supporter of IHI
According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (opens in a new tab):
“LGBT individuals face health disparities linked to societal stigma, discrimination, and denial of their civil and human rights. Discrimination against LGBT persons has been associated with high rates of psychiatric disorders, substance abuse, and suicide. Personal, family, and social acceptance of sexual orientation and gender identity affects the mental health and personal safety of LGBT individuals.”
Help us continue to provide quality mental health care, training, and services in support of the LGBTQ+ community by donating today.
FAQ
Any Questions?
What is affirming care?
Affirming care therapy creates a space where people can explore their experiences openly while recognizing the real impact that stigma, discrimination, and social inequities can have on mental health. It is the foundation of our care.
Shouldn’t all LGBTQ+ therapy be affirming?
Ideally, yes. But LGBTQ+ identities are not always recognized and affirmed as part of the rich diversity of human experience.
Can you tell me more about the treatments you offer?
- Identity exploration: Sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression and coming out (at any stage of life)
- Mental health: Depression, eating disorders, grief, anxiety, phobias, stress, PTSD and trauma, substance abuse
- Stress: Navigating systemic discrimination, microaggressions, and identity trauma
- Relationships of all types: Navigating interpersonal, intimacy, and communication challenges
- Family and relationships: LGBTQ+ parenting, family-building, and youth advocacy
- Relationship models and structures: Specialized care for individuals in non-traditional relationship styles, including polyamory and consensual non-monogamy
- Dedicated therapy groups: Centering on Queer, Trans, Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, as well as those experiencing grief and loss, trauma recovery, PTSD, depression, couples communication, divorce and separation, and other life transitions
What are examples of the kinds of questions you help people answer?
We engage with broader issues of identity, transition, mental health, coming out, queer relationships, and navigating polyamory. But we also understand and celebrate what makes every person different, helping address questions as diverse as:
- How do I get divorced as a queer person with kids?
- How do I deal with the myriad challenges of “second adolescence” in adulthood?
- Can you provide guideposts as I transition, navigate surgeries, manage my expectations, and work through relationships with family and friends?
- How and where do I put natural feelings of anger and frustration as I navigate the lived experience of a queer person?
Do I have to identify as LGBTQ+ to receive services?
While many of our clients identify as LGBTQ+, our services are open to anyone seeking affirming, culturally responsive care.
I'm underinsured. Can you help?
We’re here for you. Our cash rates are less than half the average cost of therapy in NYC. You can learn more about our insurance, fee, and care options here.
Do you offer virtual therapy?
Yes, we offer in-person and virtual therapy options for clients located in New York State. Availability varies by therapist.