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Mood disorder therapy to help you find steadier ground
CBT-based therapy for adults living with persistent low mood or significant mood changes.
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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 Mood Disorders has no structure. Ours has four stages and a scoreboard.
Most practices deliver therapy for Mood Disorders 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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A mood disorder is a condition where your emotional state stays low, high, or unstable long enough to interfere with daily life. Depression and bipolar disorder are the most common. Therapy at MindView uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help you manage symptoms, steady your routines, and track how you are doing.
Does this sound like you?
- You have been running on empty for months, and you cannot point to one thing that caused it.
- Things you used to look forward to now feel like chores you have to get through.
- Your sleep has flipped, either too little or far too much, and it has stayed that way.
- Some weeks you feel wired and unstoppable, and the crash afterward is worse than the high.
- People close to you have started saying you seem different, and you cannot argue.
- You keep waiting for the mood to lift on its own, and it has not.
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 mood disorder?
A mood disorder is a mental health condition that mainly affects your emotional state. The two best known are depression and bipolar disorder, and there are others, including persistent depressive disorder.
Everyone has bad weeks. What separates a mood disorder is duration and reach. The mood change lasts, it does not lift when circumstances improve, and it starts to bend the rest of your life around it: sleep, appetite, concentration, work, relationships.
The National Institute of Mental Health describes these as common, serious, and treatable conditions. Treatable is the word that matters. This is not a character problem.
How do I know if this is more than a rough patch?
Look at time and function, not intensity. A rough patch has an edge to it. A mood disorder does not.
Ask yourself whether the low mood or the loss of interest has lasted most of the day, most days, for two weeks or longer. Ask whether it is showing up in your body, in sleep, energy, and appetite. Ask whether the things that used to reliably help you have stopped working.
For some people the pattern includes the other direction: stretches of unusually high energy, less need for sleep, fast speech, or decisions that feel obvious in the moment and reckless afterward. Those periods matter and should be named in your first session, because they change what treatment is appropriate.
One more marker is worth knowing. Depression frequently presents as irritability or numbness rather than sadness, especially in people who have been carrying it a long time. If nothing feels like much of anything, that flatness counts.
How does MindView treat mood disorders?
We use cognitive behavioral therapy as the core. CBT for mood works on two fronts at once.
The first is thought patterns. Depression narrows thinking into absolutes, and it presents those absolutes as facts. Your therapist helps you catch the thought, test it, and respond to it rather than obey it.
The second is behavior. When mood drops, activity drops, and less activity drops mood further. Behavioral activation reverses that loop by putting a small amount of meaningful activity back in first, without waiting for motivation to arrive.
Routine is a third piece, especially where mood is unstable. Sleep times, meals, movement, and light all influence mood more than most people expect. Your therapist may also draw on dialectical behavior therapy skills for emotional regulation, or mindfulness-based cognitive therapy if relapse prevention is a goal.
What if medication is part of my care?
Many people with mood disorders do best with therapy and medication together, and that is a normal path, not a fallback. MindView clinicians do not prescribe. What we do is coordinate.
If you already have a prescriber, your therapist works alongside them so the two halves of your care line up. If you do not have one and it looks like medication would help, we talk it through with you and help you get connected.
Tracking makes this work. Once a month you and your therapist review standardized measures together, which gives you and your prescriber real information instead of a guess about how the last month went.
Relapse prevention deserves its own mention, because mood disorders often return in a pattern. Once you are steadier, the work shifts to knowing your own early warning signs: the sleep change, the withdrawal, the first week you cancel plans. Catching a downturn at week one is a different problem than catching it at week six.
You and your therapist write those signs down while you are well, along with what you will do if you see them. It is unglamorous and it is one of the most protective things you can build.
Where can I get treated for a mood disorder near me?
MindView sees adults in Jamaica, Queens and Buffalo, New York, and by telehealth across New York. For mood work, showing up consistently matters more than where you sit, and telehealth makes that easier during the weeks when leaving the house is the hard part.
We are in-network with most major insurance plans and verify your benefits before your first appointment. No diagnosis and no referral are needed to start.
To begin, book a session online or call (646) 493-4007. We are accepting new clients and respond within one business day.
If you are in crisis or thinking about harming yourself, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.
What does it look like?
- •Long stretches of low mood, emptiness, or irritability
- •Periods of unusually high energy or activity for some people
- •Loss of interest in things you used to enjoy
- •Changes in sleep, appetite, energy, or concentration
- •Mood changes that strain work, relationships, or daily life
Who is this for?
- •Adults whose mood feels persistently low or hard to manage
- •People whose emotional changes disrupt daily life
- •Anyone seeking a clear plan and steady support
8.3%
of U.S. adults had at least one major depressive episode in 2021
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
Your first session is an intake. You describe what brought you in, your mood over recent months, your sleep, energy, and history. You rate the intensity of your symptoms from 0 to 10, and that rating becomes your baseline. You set a recurring weekly time before you leave.
- Understanding the history
Your therapist walks through your life across stages, looking for the patterns and strengths behind your mood, including sleep, work, relationships, health, and any periods of unusually high energy. You can decline any question.
- Setting the goals
You and your therapist build the plan together. Goals are tied to mood, routine, and behavioral activation, each with 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: CBT skills, routine, behavioral activation, and a plan for high-risk periods. Once a month you and your therapist review standardized measures together to see whether symptoms are moving, and the plan is adjusted from what they show. Therapy complements prescriber-led care, and your therapist coordinates with your prescriber when one is involved.
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. We confirm your benefits before your first session.
What happens in the first session?
Your therapist asks about your mood over time, your sleep, energy, and history, and what brought you in now. You leave with a clear plan for what the work will look like.
How long does treatment take, and does therapy for mood disorders work?
Mood disorders are treatable, and psychotherapy is a standard part of care. Most people start weekly. We measure symptoms over time rather than relying on memory. No provider can promise a specific outcome, and we will not.
Do I need a diagnosis before I book?
No. You do not need a diagnosis or a referral. If your mood has been low, high, or unstable long enough to affect daily life, that is enough reason to be seen.
Can I be seen by telehealth, and how soon?
Yes. Sessions are conducted by telehealth across our service areas, and consistency matters more than location for this work. We are accepting new clients and respond within one business day.
What if I also need medication?
Many people with mood disorders do well with therapy and medication together. We do not prescribe, and we coordinate with your prescriber so your care is not split in two.
What is a mood disorder?
A mood disorder is a mental health condition where a disturbance in mood is the main feature, lasting long enough to affect daily life. The main types are depressive disorders, where low mood dominates, and bipolar disorders, which involve both lows and periods of elevated or irritable, high-energy mood. They are common and treatable with therapy, sometimes combined with medication.
Is bipolar disorder a mood disorder?
Yes. Bipolar disorder is one of the main categories of mood disorder, alongside depressive disorders. What distinguishes it is the presence of manic or hypomanic episodes, periods of elevated or irritable mood with increased energy and less need for sleep, in addition to depression. It is managed with a combination of medication and therapy.
What are the types of mood disorders?
The main groups are depressive disorders, including major depression and persistent depression, and bipolar disorders, including bipolar I, bipolar II, and cyclothymia. Some mood disorders are tied to specific causes, like seasonal patterns or the postpartum period. They differ in how mood shifts over time, which affects treatment, so a clinician makes the diagnosis after assessment.
How common are mood disorders?
Mood disorders are among the most common mental health conditions; depression in particular affects a large share of adults at some point in life, and bipolar disorder affects a smaller but significant number. They occur across all backgrounds. Being common does not make them minor, but it does mean they are well understood and treatable with the right care.
How do I get started?
- 1
Check your insurance
Most major plans are accepted, and checking takes under a minute.
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- 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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