Anxiety Therapist NYC
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Anxiety Therapy NYC
Anxiety Therapist for High Achievers in New York
Break Free from Anxiety and Finally Feel in Control Again
At Uncover Mental Health Counseling we provide structured evidence-based therapy to help New York City residents overcome their anxiety problems which enables them to achieve a state of calmness and mental clarity and daily life confidence.
Meet Kristie Tse, LMHC-D
I’m Kristie Tse, a licensed mental health counselor, and I founded Uncover Mental Health Counseling specifically for high-achieving adults who couldn’t find a therapist who understood both the performance pressure and the cultural dimensions of their lives.
At Uncover Mental Health Counseling, every session is by video with a licensed New York therapist, so you can show up from your couch, your desk, or any quiet spot for 45 minutes.
We know how it goes here your calendar is packed, the commute eats your evening, and therapy keeps sliding to “next month.” Online therapy takes the commute out. For most people, that’s the difference between starting and not starting.
We’re out-of-network, which means you pay at the session and we give you a superbill to send to your insurance. If your plan has out-of-network benefits, you may get part of the cost back, and we’ll check your benefits for you. The first step is a free 15-minute call
My work has been featured in theSkimm, Verywell Mind, Well+Good, Bustle, HelpGuide, and Parents.com.
High-Functioning Anxiety
Do you look calm on the outside and feel wired on the inside?
You hit deadlines, support everyone around you and keep it together, but your nervous system never gets the message that it’s safe. The pressure to perform becomes the only way you know how to feel okay.
How therapy helps: We work on the beliefs that make slowing down feel risky, and build ways to rest without guilt. Related reading: Vacation Anxiety: Why Relaxing Feels More Stressful Than Working.
Generalized Anxiety
Does your mind scan for the next problem, even when things are fine?
Constant “what ifs,” replayed conversations and second-guessed decisions leave you tired and unable to fully relax.
How therapy helps: Using CBT, we identify the thoughts that fuel the worry, such as catastrophizing and all-or-nothing thinking, and practice interrupting them in real time. Related reading: How to Stop Overthinking and Why Do I Feel Anxiety for No Reason?
Perfectionism
Is there always a gap between what you did and what feels good enough?
Perfectionism and anxiety often travel together, and sometimes with depression.
It’s worth naming all three if that’s what’s going on.
How therapy helps: We loosen the self-criticism, and set standards that are high without being punishing.
Social & Relationship Anxiety
Do you overanalyze how you come across, or replay conversations afterward?
Even people you trust can feel high-stakes, and small interactions can leave you drained or self-critical.
How therapy helps: With ACT, we change how you relate to anxious thoughts so they stop dictating your behavior, and we practice approaching situations you’ve been avoiding. Related reading: Dating Anxiety: Why Swiping Feels Exhausting and Approval Addiction
Panic Attacks
Have you felt a sudden surge of fear, with a racing heart, tight chest and trouble breathing?
Panic can feel like it comes from nowhere, and many people start to fear the next one, which leads to avoiding places or situations.
How therapy helps: We explain what’s happening in your body, build grounding and breathing skills, and gradually reduce the fear of the sensations themselves.
Related reading: Trembling From Anxiety
Work & Career Anxiety
Does the job never turn off, and the inbox never empty?
When anxiety and burnout overlap, stress management is worth looking at alongside anxiety treatment.
How therapy helps: We separate real priorities from pressure, and build limits that protect your sleep and attention.
Book a Free 15-Min Consultation
Fill out a short form or call us directly. We’ll confirm availability and answer any questions you have before your first session.
Your First Session
We start where anxiety actually lives for you not a checklist. You’ll talk about what you’ve tried, what you want to feel like, and whether this is the right fit.
Begin the Work
Weekly sessions, adapted to how your mind operates. Most clients begin noticing meaningful shifts within the first few weeks
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Serving Clients Across New York State
We offer secure virtual sessions for high-achieving adults throughout New York, including:
Our Approach
We use evidence-based approaches, adapted to a mind that’s usually already several steps ahead of standard advice.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy CBT, identifies the automatic thoughts feeding anxiety, such as catastrophizing and all-or-nothing thinking, and builds tools to interrupt them in real time, not just in the session.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) builds a different relationship with anxious thoughts so they stop dictating your behavior, without needing to argue with every one of them first.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) gives you skills for regulating a nervous system that has been in a low-grade stress state for so long it feels normal.
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Schedule Your Consultation Today
Book a free 15-minute consultation to see if we’re a good fit. We’re a private-pay practice, and you can see how much therapy costs in NYC before you decide.
Some clients are reimbursed through out-of-network benefits with a superbill, depending on their plan.
FAQs About High-Functioning Anxiety Therapy in NYC
What type of therapist is best for anxiety?
Not on its own; it’s a descriptive term, not a formal DSM-5 diagnosis. Clinically, what’s usuallyaA licensed therapist trained in evidence-based approaches such as CBT or ACT, who you feel comfortable talking to. At Uncover, anxiety therapy is led by Kristie Tse, LMHC-D, who has more than 10 years of clinical experience. See also What Kind of Therapist Do I Need? underneath it is generalized anxiety, sometimes alongside perfectionism or burnout. The label matters less than whether what you’re feeling is actually affecting your life, even if no one else can see it.
Will therapy make me less driven?
No. The goal isn’t to lower your standards or talk you out of caring about your work. It’s to stop your nervous system from needing constant pressure to feel “on.” Most clients keep their ambition and lose the version of it that was costing them sleep.
How long does anxiety therapy take to work?
You may notice meaningful shifts within four to six weeks of consistent weekly sessions. Some people work with us for a focused few months; others continue longer. Progress sets the pace, not a fixed number of sessions
How much does anxiety therapy cost in NYC?
Uncover is a private-pay practice. The initial session starts at $350 and future sessions start at $300, depending on your therapist and their sliding scale availability. Exact fees are shared during your free consultation. Private pay means no insurance limitations, no diagnosis required for coverage purposes, and fully confidential records. You’ll receive
Is online therapy actually effective for anxiety?
Yes. Research consistently shows virtual therapy produces outcomes equivalent to in-person sessions for anxiety. For high-achieving professionals managing full calendars, it also removes a commute that often becomes one more thing to feel anxious about.
Do you accept insurance?
We’re out-of-network. We can submit claims on your behalf or provide a superbill so you can seek reimbursement directly, depending on your plan’s out-of-network benefits
How is this different from generic anxiety advice?
Most generic anxiety advice is built for someone whose anxiety looks like avoidance. If yours looks more like overworking, overpreparing, and overthinking, the standard scripts usually don’t hold up. We build the work around how your specific mind operates, not a worksheet made for a general population.That's the difference an anxiety therapist NYC high achievers trust can make.