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Positive Psychology at MindView
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4.95from 113 reviews
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- UnitedHealthcare
- Aetna
- Medicare
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- Meritain Health
- Oxford Health Plans
- Cigna
- Optum
- Highmark BCBS WNY
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- MagnaCare
- Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield
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Progress measured monthly, not guessed at
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Every clinician state-licensed
Why MindView
The method is only as good as the decision to use it.
Most practices use the one approach they trained in, on everyone. Positive Psychology is one of many ours are trained in, and which one you get is decided by what is actually driving the problem, then reviewed against monthly measures.
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Intake
What is actually going on, rated 0 to 10 as your baseline.
- 02
Your history
Why it is happening. History, relationships, work, health.
- 03
Treatment plan
Written and collaborative, built against those causes.
- 04
Monthly review
Standardized measures, reviewed with you. You see the trend.
A license is where our training starts, not where it ends.
Every clinician is state-licensed before they see a single client. Then they train with us across every modality, and how to match one to the problem in front of them.
What clients say
4.95 averagefrom 113 reviews
- 5 out of 5 stars
MindView Therapy has great customer service and is very flexible, with good therapist availability and clear communication of any changes. Genuinely a great place for therapy with zero judgement.
Kailani M.
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- 5 out of 5 stars
The support staff was very helpful in assisting me to find the right provider. And the provider they found me is personable, a good listener, has good advice, and appears to be quite knowledgeable. I'm very happy with my decision to go with MindView.
Kevin R.
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- 5 out of 5 stars
I truly felt seen, heard and understood by my therapist. Goals and next step expectations were clearly explained for processing.
Diane S.
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- 5 out of 5 stars
I had a great onboarding experience with MindView. My therapist took the time to do a really thorough intake, which I appreciated, and the staff keeps communication clear and consistent. Plus, they handled my insurance verification hassle free.
Jennifer P.
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- 5 out of 5 stars
I'm new to this therapy place, however the couples therapist we are seeing is amazing so far. She's a great listener and I can't wait to see how much further we can get with her guidance.
Maritza M.
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- 5 out of 5 stars
Great therapists, excellent customer service.
Meta
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- 5 out of 5 stars
My therapist has been incredibly supportive and compassionate. She creates a safe, welcoming space, and I truly feel heard and understood. I'm very grateful for her guidance. Highly recommend.
Laura S.
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- 5 out of 5 stars
The clinician is helpful. I would recommend this to my friends. I can communicate better with my family members. Thanks for your cooperation.
Sharmin S.
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- 5 out of 5 stars
The process to find a therapist was very smooth and quick. The intake did take some time, but it was a very thorough process. Overall a great service and very helpful.
Jorge Z.
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- 5 out of 5 stars
Helpful, and they let you know everything in advance.
Naphtali S.
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- 5 out of 5 stars
MindView Therapy has been wonderful to work with. The team is kind, responsive, and made the entire process feel easy from the start. I always felt heard and supported, and I really appreciate the compassionate care I've received. Highly recommend.
Angela D.
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- 5 out of 5 stars
I've had a great experience with MindView. They are easy to communicate with and handle my needs quickly. I've had some great sessions with my therapist and would highly recommend checking them out.
Kylah B.
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- 5 out of 5 stars
My therapist has done a great job of teaching me how to translate my thoughts into personal feelings, as well as helpful techniques to deal with my anxiety.
Ladale N.
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- 5 out of 5 stars
I cannot say enough good things about my counselor. From the very start she made me feel heard, respected, and supported without judgement. She is a great listener and challenges me to grow in healthy ways.
Barbara D.
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- 5 out of 5 stars
She is such a great therapist. She really listens to what you are saying and helps you figure out situations.
Leah D.
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- 5 out of 5 stars
The process from start to finish is made so easy. You get assigned to someone quickly and can choose from various time slots to work around your schedule. No sitting on a phone waiting, just quick and to the point with every step.
Shannon G.
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- 5 out of 5 stars
I've had such a positive experience with MindView Therapy. The sessions have given me so much clarity and practical tools to handle life's ups and downs. I feel more equipped and confident moving forward. If you are looking for a supportive and insightful therapy experience, I highly recommend them.
Lucie L.
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- 5 out of 5 stars
She is an amazing therapist. She understands me and where I am coming from without hesitation. It is a complete judgement-free zone.
Barbie Z.
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- 5 out of 5 stars
I've had a really wonderful experience at MindView. My therapist is a great listener and always made me feel heard and understood. I've seen meaningful progress. Would recommend.
Manana D.
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- 5 out of 5 stars
Kind, helpful, and good at what they do! My therapist is truly one-of-a-kind, and has helped me so much.
Nick B.
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Positive psychology is the study of what helps people thrive, not only what goes wrong. In therapy, it adds work on strengths, meaning, and wellbeing to the usual work of easing symptoms. It does not ask you to think positive or pretend problems away. It builds the resources that carry you.
Might this approach fit you?
- I am functioning, but I feel flat and disconnected from my life.
- I want to build something, not just stop hurting.
- I know what is wrong with me and I have lost track of what is right.
- I want more meaning in how I spend my time.
- I want to use my strengths instead of only patching my weaknesses.
- I am burned out and I need to rebuild, not just recover.
- I want practical things to try, not just insight.
You do not have to be in crisis to start. If several of these sound familiar, therapy can help.
If this sounds like the support you want, we can help.
Choose a time and send your request. It takes about 30 seconds and one short form.
Positive psychology is the study of what helps people thrive, not only what goes wrong. In therapy, it adds a focus on strengths, meaning, and wellbeing to the ordinary work of easing symptoms.
Is this just telling me to think positive?
No, and the confusion is worth clearing up first, because it turns people away from something useful.
Forced positivity asks you to deny what is hard. It tells you to look on the bright side, and it leaves you alone with the difficulty plus a new obligation to smile about it. That is not therapy, and it is not this.
Positive psychology takes your difficulties seriously. It just refuses to stop there. Reducing what is wrong and building what is right are two different jobs, and doing only the first leaves you at zero rather than well.
What do you actually do in session?
Sessions run about 50 minutes and include practice, not just talk.
Your therapist helps you identify your core strengths, the ones you actually use rather than the ones you think you should have. Then you apply them on purpose, in the parts of your life where they are going unused.
You may also work with practices such as gratitude, savoring, and clarifying what matters to you. These sound small. They are small, which is the point. Small things you will actually do beat large things you will not.
Between sessions you try them out and report back on what landed. Whatever does not land gets dropped without argument.
Sessions run at our Queens and Buffalo offices and by secure telehealth across New York. The work is conversational and practice-based, so it carries over to video without loss.
Does it have real evidence behind it?
There is a genuine research base for positive psychology interventions, particularly for building wellbeing and easing low mood. It is a younger literature than the CBT literature, and we describe it on those honest terms rather than inflating it.
The American Psychological Association provides a plain overview of how psychotherapy works, and the Greater Good Science Center at UC Berkeley publishes accessible summaries of research on wellbeing practices.
What we will not do is promise a result. Research describes patterns across groups of people. It is not a guarantee about you, and any practice that tells you otherwise is selling something.
You should also expect your therapist to test these practices against your actual life rather than assign them from a list. A gratitude exercise that feels hollow to you is not working, and the right response is to change it, not to try harder at it.
Who is this a good fit for?
It fits adults who are functioning but flat: getting through the day, meeting obligations, feeling disconnected from any of it. It fits people recovering from burnout who have stopped hurting but have not started living. It fits anyone who knows their weaknesses in detail and has lost track of their strengths.
It pairs naturally with other approaches. Many MindView clinicians use CBT to address unhelpful thought patterns directly while bringing in positive psychology to rebuild what depression or burnout stripped out. The two are complementary, not competing.
It is a weaker fit as a standalone approach if you are in acute crisis. Stabilization and safety come first, and your therapist will say so plainly rather than hand you a gratitude exercise.
The honest frame is this. Depression, burnout, and long stress do not just add pain. They strip things out: interest, connection, a sense that anything you do matters. Removing the pain does not automatically put those back. Positive psychology is the part of the work that rebuilds them, and it is a different job from the one symptom relief does. Care is for adults 18 and over.
How do I get started?
Everyone starts the same way. Your first session is an intake. The early work fills in a fuller history, where your therapist listens for strengths as closely as for problems, and the two of you build the treatment plan from it. From there, weekly sessions do the work, and once a month you review standardized measures together to see whether it is working and adjust the plan.
MindView is in-network with most major insurance plans, and we verify your benefits before your first session so there is no surprise on cost. Sessions are available at our Queens and Buffalo offices and by secure telehealth across New York.
No diagnosis or referral is needed. Book online at our scheduling portal or call (646) 493-4007. We are accepting new clients and respond within one business day.
At a glance
| Best suited for | Adults who want to build wellbeing, meaning, and resilience rather than only reduce symptoms, and who like having something to practice. |
|---|---|
| What sessions look like | A 50-minute session that reviews both what is hard and what is working, identifies strengths, and sets small practices to try during the week. |
| Typical length | Length depends on your goals, and positive psychology practices are often folded into other therapy rather than run as a fixed course, so you set the pace with your therapist. |
What can it help with?
- •Low mood and depression
- •Stress and burnout
- •Low motivation
- •Low self-worth
- •Building resilience and wellbeing
Who might it suit?
- •People who want to build on their strengths
- •Those focused on growth, not just symptoms
- •Anyone wanting more meaning and wellbeing
What we use it to treat
What does therapy here actually look like?
The first three sessions follow a clear structure, so you always know what is coming next.
- Getting started
The first session is an intake. Your therapist asks what brought you in, your history, and what you want to change, and you rate the intensity of what you are feeling on a 0 to 10 scale. You are also asked what is already working and what you are good at, which most intakes skip. Before you leave, you set a recurring weekly time. From there, your therapist walks through your life across stages: childhood, adolescence, and adulthood. A positive psychology lens listens for strengths, sources of meaning, and the relationships and activities that have sustained you, alongside the harder history. You and your therapist build goals together, tied to what brought you in. The plan names the methods in plain terms: identifying and applying your signature strengths, practices such as gratitude and savoring, and clarifying what you actually value. You also set one personal goal that matters to you and is not tied to a diagnosis.
- Ongoing
Weekly sessions apply your strengths to the problems you came in with and build the practices into ordinary weeks, while still addressing the concerns that brought you in. Once a month you and your therapist review standardized measures together to see whether symptoms and functioning are moving, and the plan is adjusted based on what the measures show.
Therapy here is measured, not guessed
Once a month you have a measurement-based care review. You complete standardized measures, and your therapist reviews the trend with you. If something is not working, the plan changes. Regular therapy is the work. The review is the navigation system that keeps it pointed at the right target.
Sessions are weekly for the first two months to build a foundation, then frequency is reassessed with you. You set the pace, and you share only what you are comfortable sharing.
You do not have to figure this out alone.
Choose a time and send your request. It takes about 30 seconds and one short form.
Common questions
Is this covered by insurance?
We are in-network with most major plans. In New York: UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Medicare, Oscar Health, Meritain Health, Oxford Health Plans, Cigna, Optum, Highmark BCBS WNY, Univera Healthcare and MagnaCare. We confirm your benefits before your first session.
What happens in the first session?
You talk about what brought you in and what is not working. Your therapist will also ask what is working, what you are good at, and what has mattered to you, which many people find is the first time anyone has asked.
How long does it take, and does it work?
There is no fixed course, and these practices are often folded into other therapy rather than run alone. Positive psychology interventions have a real and growing research base, particularly for wellbeing and low mood, though it is younger than the CBT literature. We describe it qualitatively and never guarantee a result.
Do I need a diagnosis to start?
No. Many people come to this work feeling flat, burned out, or disconnected rather than with a diagnosed condition. If your insurance requires a diagnosis for billing, your therapist will explain that clearly.
Can I do this by telehealth, and how soon can I start?
Yes. The work is conversational and practice-based, so it translates well to secure video. Sessions are conducted by telehealth across New York. We are accepting new clients and respond to booking requests within one business day.
Is this just telling me to think positive?
No, and that misreading is worth naming. Forced positivity asks you to deny what is hard. Positive psychology does the opposite: it takes your difficulties seriously while also building the strengths, meaning, and connections that help you carry them.
How do I get started?
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Check your insurance
Most major plans are accepted, and checking takes under a minute.
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Meet your therapist
Your first session is an intake. Your therapist asks what brought you in, and you set a weekly time together.
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