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Behavioral therapy to help you change the patterns that get in your way
CBT-based therapy for adults who want to change impulsive, avoidant, or self-defeating behavior patterns.
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4.95from 113 reviews
In-network with
- UnitedHealthcare
- Aetna
- Medicare
- Oscar Health
- Meritain Health
- Oxford Health Plans
- Cigna
- Optum
- Highmark BCBS WNY
- Univera Healthcare
- MagnaCare
- Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Industry-leading, structured care
Progress measured monthly, not guessed at
We respond within one business day
Every clinician state-licensed
Why MindView
Most therapy for Behavioral Problems has no structure. Ours has four stages and a scoreboard.
Most practices deliver therapy for Behavioral Problems however the therapist you happened to get was trained. We run one format for every client, and we measure it.
- 01
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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Behavioral problems in adults are repeated patterns, such as impulsivity, avoidance, or difficulty following through, that create problems at work, at home, or in relationships. Therapy treats them with cognitive behavioral methods: identifying the trigger and the payoff that keeps a pattern going, then practicing different responses until they hold under stress.
Does this sound like you?
- You know exactly what you should do and you do the other thing.
- You avoid the email for a week and then the problem is twice as big.
- You blow up, or shut down, and only see it clearly an hour later.
- You start strong every Monday and it is gone by Thursday.
- You promise yourself this is the last time, again.
- The same argument happens at every job you have had.
- You are tired of being the person who cannot follow through.
You do not have to be in crisis to start. If several of these sound familiar, therapy can help.
If several of these sound familiar, that is worth talking about.
Choose a time and send your request. It takes about 30 seconds and one short form.
Behavioral problems in adults are the patterns you keep repeating even though you can see them clearly. Impulsivity. Avoidance. Starting well and never finishing. Reacting in a way you regret before the day is out.
What counts as a behavioral problem?
There is no single diagnosis here. It is a practical category: behavior that keeps producing bad outcomes and does not respond to your own attempts to stop it.
Common versions include acting on impulse and paying for it later, avoiding a task until it becomes a crisis, chronic difficulty following through on commitments, and reactions under stress that damage work or relationships.
The defining feature is repetition. Anyone can procrastinate once. The problem is the pattern that shows up in every job, every relationship, every January.
These patterns are often downstream of something else. Untreated anxiety produces avoidance. ADHD produces impulsivity and poor follow-through. Depression produces inertia. Old coping habits, learned in a household where they were necessary, produce all of it.
Why can I not just stop?
Because the behavior is working, in the short term. That is the part people miss.
Every stuck pattern has a payoff. Avoidance delivers immediate relief. Impulsivity delivers immediate release. Both feel good right now, and “right now” is what behavior responds to. The cost comes later, and later is abstract.
This is why willpower is a bad tool for the job. Willpower is a limited resource that fails exactly when you are tired, stressed, or overwhelmed, which is when the pattern shows up.
The American Psychological Association describes behavior change as something built through structure and repetition rather than resolve. That is not a consolation. It is the actual mechanism.
There is also a shame loop running underneath. You fail, you conclude you are the kind of person who fails, and that belief makes the next attempt feel pointless. The belief has to be addressed or the behavior work will not stick.
What does CBT for behavior change involve?
MindView uses cognitive behavioral therapy, which treats the behavior as a sequence rather than a character trait.
The first step is a functional breakdown. Your therapist helps you separate the trigger, the behavior, and what happens right after it. What set it off. What you did. What you got. Once the payoff is visible, the pattern stops looking irrational.
The second step is changing the conditions. You make the unwanted behavior harder and the wanted behavior easier, so you are not relying on motivation you may not have. Structure beats intention.
The third step is practice, and this is most of the work. You test a different response in a real situation, come back, and report what actually happened. Not what you meant to do. What you did.
The fourth is the thinking. Self-defeating patterns run on self-defeating beliefs: “I always screw this up,” “There is no point starting.” Those get examined and tested like any other claim.
How long does treatment take?
Behavior changes through repetition, so the pace is set by real life rather than by session count. We will not give you a number.
The method is what we can describe. Your first session is an intake. The early work goes wider through your history, and the treatment plan gets built out of it with your therapist. From there sessions are weekly, and once a month you review standardized measures together to see what has actually shifted. If a strategy does not survive contact with your week, it gets replaced rather than repeated harder.
Your therapist will be direct with you about what they are seeing rather than promising a result.
What if there is something underneath the behavior?
There often is, and your therapist will look for it.
If the avoidance is anxiety, treating the anxiety changes the avoidance. If the impulsivity and missed deadlines are ADHD, that changes the approach entirely. If the inertia is depression, structure alone will not do it.
Treating the symptom without checking the cause is how people end up trying the same thing for years. Part of the first few sessions is figuring out which problem you actually have.
Getting started
MindView works with adults in Jamaica and Queens, NY, and Buffalo, NY. Sessions are conducted by telehealth.
We are in-network with most major insurance plans and currently accepting new clients. Book a session online or call (646) 493-4007. We respond within one business day.
What does it look like?
- •Acting on impulse in ways you later regret
- •Avoidance or procrastination that creates bigger problems
- •Difficulty following through on goals or routines
- •Conflict at work or in relationships tied to how you react
- •Habits or patterns that feel hard to change on your own
Who is this for?
- •Adults who want to change impulsive, avoidant, or self-defeating patterns
- •People whose behavior is causing problems at work or in relationships
- •Anyone who wants practical tools to respond differently under stress
What does therapy here actually look like?
The first three sessions follow a clear structure, so you always know what is coming next.
- First meeting
Your therapist asks what brought you in, which pattern is costing you the most, and what you want to change. You rate the intensity and frequency of the impulsivity, the avoidance, and the trouble following through, on a 0 to 10 scale. You set a recurring weekly time before you leave.
- Understanding the history
Your therapist walks through your life across childhood, adolescence, and adulthood, looking at where these patterns were learned, what they once protected you from, and the strengths that carried through. You can decline any question and keep answers short.
- Building the plan
You build the plan together. Goals target the sequence: the trigger, the behavior, and the payoff that keeps it running, along with the beliefs underneath it. Each goal has concrete objectives. You also set one personal goal that matters to you and is not tied to a diagnosis.
- Ongoing
Weekly sessions work the plan using real situations from your week: what you tried, what you actually did, and what happened. Once a month your therapist reviews standardized measures with you to see whether the patterns and their fallout are shifting, and the plan is adjusted from 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
Do you take insurance for this?
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 actually happens in the first session?
Your therapist asks what brought you in and which pattern is costing you the most. You describe recent examples and decide together what to work on first.
How long does this take, and does therapy actually change behavior?
Behavior change is built through repeated practice, so the work is paced around real situations in your week. Your therapist sets goals with you and reviews what is actually changing rather than promising a result.
Do I need a diagnosis to start?
No. Behavioral problems are not a single diagnosis, and you do not need one. Wanting to change a pattern is enough.
Can I do this by telehealth, and how soon can I be seen?
Yes. Sessions are conducted by telehealth and we are accepting new clients. Book online or call (646) 493-4007 and we respond within one business day.
Why can I not just make myself stop?
Because the pattern is being rewarded. Avoidance brings relief, impulsivity brings release, and both feel good immediately. Therapy changes the trigger and the payoff rather than relying on willpower.
How do I get started?
- 1
Check your insurance
Most major plans are accepted, and checking takes under a minute.
See if we take your insurance - 2
- 3
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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