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Therapy for co-occurring mental health and substance use concerns
Coordinated, evidence-based therapy for adults facing both a mental health condition and substance use.
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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 Dual Diagnosis has no structure. Ours has four stages and a scoreboard.
Most practices deliver therapy for Dual Diagnosis 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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Dual diagnosis, also called co-occurring disorders, means having a mental health condition and a substance use concern at the same time. The two feed each other. At MindView, licensed therapists treat both together rather than separately, working on triggers, coping skills, and the underlying condition at a pace you set.
Does this sound like you?
- The drink at the end of the day stopped being a choice and started being the plan.
- You got sober for a stretch, and the anxiety came back so loud you went back.
- You treat the panic with something, then panic about what you are treating it with.
- You have told a doctor about the depression but not about how much you actually use.
- You keep addressing one problem while the other quietly reloads.
- You are tired of starting over on a Monday.
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.
What is a dual diagnosis?
Dual diagnosis means you are facing a mental health condition and a substance use concern at the same time. Clinicians also call it co-occurring disorders. The two conditions are not separate problems that happen to share a person.
They interact. Anxiety leads to drinking, drinking worsens sleep, poor sleep worsens anxiety. NIMH’s overview of substance use and mental health notes that people with mental disorders are at higher risk of developing substance use problems, and the relationship runs both directions.
This combination is common, and it is treatable. It is not evidence of weak character. It is a predictable outcome when a nervous system is under strain and something makes the strain quiet down for an hour.
Why does treating one condition at a time fail?
Because the untreated side keeps rebuilding the treated one. You can get sober and find the depression waiting, unmedicated by anything, louder than before. Or you can work on depression while nightly drinking undercuts every gain you make.
Care that runs in sequence also asks you to be two different patients in two different systems, repeating your story and hoping they talk to each other. Most of the time, they do not.
Integrated care avoids that. One therapist holds both threads, sees how they pull on each other, and treats the mechanism rather than one symptom at a time.
How does therapy for dual diagnosis work?
Your first session is an intake: what brought you in, your history, what you are using, and a 0 to 10 rating of the cravings and the mood underneath. The early work traces where both sides began, and from there you and your therapist build a treatment plan with goals for both the substance use and the condition underneath, plus one personal goal of your own.
From there, weekly sessions work the plan, starting with honest mapping. Your therapist helps you trace the actual sequence: the situation, the feeling, the thought, the use, and the relief that follows. The relief is the reason it keeps happening, and naming it out loud is not a confession, it is data.
Then you build alternatives. Cognitive behavioral therapy targets the thinking that drives the loop. Skills-based work gives you something to do with the feeling when it arrives at 9pm and the old option is thirty feet away.
At the same time, you treat the condition underneath, whether that is depression, anxiety, or trauma. Removing the substance without addressing what it was managing is a plan with a hole in it.
Setbacks are handled as information, not failure. A relapse tells you something about a trigger you had not accounted for, and that is exactly what the next session is for.
Once a month you and your therapist review standardized measures together, so progress is tracked rather than guessed at, and the plan is adjusted based on what they show. Therapy here complements medical and prescriber-led care. It does not replace it.
Do I have to be sober before I start therapy?
No. Requiring sobriety before treatment is like requiring someone to stop coughing before you treat the pneumonia. If you could reliably stop on your own, the substance use would not be a clinical concern.
You can begin therapy while you are still using. Your therapist will ask honestly about what and how much, not to build a case against you, but because the plan has to be built on the real situation.
Goals also do not have to start at abstinence. Some people begin with reduction, with harm reduction, or simply with understanding the pattern. Others want to stop entirely. Your therapist works toward the goal you actually hold, and that goal can change as the work progresses.
What we do ask for is honesty. A plan built on a partial account is a plan built on nothing, and the room is confidential precisely so you can say the true version.
What does shame have to do with any of this?
More than most people expect. Shame is not the thing that stops the cycle. Shame is one of the things that runs it. Feeling worthless about last night is a difficult feeling, and difficult feelings are exactly what the substance is for.
Secrecy compounds it. The less you can tell anyone, the more isolated you are, and isolation removes the one protective factor that actually helps: a person who knows the truth and stays anyway.
Therapy works on this directly. Not by excusing anything, but by separating the behavior from a verdict about who you are. Accountability and self-loathing are not the same tool, and only one of them is useful.
When is therapy alone not enough?
Sometimes it is not. Withdrawal from alcohol or benzodiazepines can be medically dangerous, and some people need detox, intensive outpatient, or inpatient care before weekly therapy can do anything useful.
We will tell you that directly. Your therapist assesses what level of care fits, helps you coordinate it, and stays part of the plan rather than disappearing. Referring you up is not rejecting you.
If you are in immediate danger, call 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, or go to your nearest emergency room.
What does care at MindView look like?
We work with adults 18 and over in Queens, Buffalo, and Carmel, Indiana, and sessions are conducted by telehealth. Sessions are collaborative, confidential, and free of moralizing.
You set the goals. Some people come in aiming for abstinence, others start by wanting to understand the pattern. Your therapist works with the goal you actually have, not the one someone else picked for you.
We are in-network with most major insurance plans. Check your coverage, then book a session online or call (646) 493-4007.
What does it look like?
- •Using alcohol or substances to cope with anxiety, depression, or stress
- •Mental health symptoms that worsen with substance use, or the reverse
- •Feeling stuck in a cycle that is hard to break alone
- •Difficulty at work or in relationships tied to both concerns
- •Trying to address one issue while the other keeps returning
Who is this for?
- •Adults facing both a mental health condition and substance use
- •People who notice the two concerns feeding each other
- •Anyone who wants coordinated support that addresses both together
What does therapy here actually look like?
The first three sessions follow a clear structure, so you always know what is coming next.
- The first session
Your therapist asks what brought you in, your history, what you are using, and how the two sides interact. You rate the intensity of the cravings and of the anxiety or low mood underneath on a 0 to 10 scale. There is no lecture and no judgment. You set a recurring weekly time before you leave.
- The wider picture
Your therapist walks through your life across childhood, adolescence, and adulthood, looking for the patterns and strengths behind both the substance use and the condition underneath. You can decline any question.
- Writing the plan together
You build the plan together. Goals cover both sides, such as managing triggers and treating the depression, anxiety, or trauma underneath, each with concrete objectives. You also set one personal goal that matters to you.
- Ongoing
Weekly sessions work the plan, practice skills, and review setbacks without shame. Therapy complements medical and prescriber-led care and never replaces it, and your therapist helps you coordinate a higher level of care if you need one. Once a month you and your therapist review standardized measures, and the plan is adjusted.
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, and what will this cost?
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. In Indiana: Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Cigna and Aetna. We confirm your benefits before your first session.
What happens in the first session?
Your therapist asks about your mental health and your substance use, how each affects the other, and what you want to change. It is a conversation, not an interrogation, and it is confidential.
How long does treatment take, and does it work?
There is no fixed timeline, and no honest clinician will guarantee a result. What we commit to is an evidence-based method, regular progress reviews, and a plan that changes when it stops fitting.
Do I need a formal diagnosis to start?
No. You do not need a diagnosis or a label to book. If you notice substance use and mental health feeding each other, that is enough of a reason.
Can I do this by telehealth, and how soon can I be seen?
Yes. Sessions are conducted by telehealth, and most people are scheduled within days. Telehealth also removes the logistics that often stop people from starting.
What if I need more than weekly therapy?
Some people need medical detox, intensive outpatient, or inpatient care, and outpatient therapy alone is not enough. Your therapist will say so plainly and help you coordinate the right level of care.
Your questions, answered in full
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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