Find an Emblem Health Therapist

Medically reviewed by Gabriela Asturias, MD on June 24, 2024
Written by the MiResource team

EmblemHealth covers outpatient therapy across all its plans—HIP HMO, GHI PPO/EPO, Medicaid, Marketplace, and Medicare Advantage—but copays, telehealth rules, and provider networks differ by plan. This step-by-step guide shows you how to confirm your exact benefits and book an in-network Emblem Health therapist, Emblem Health psychologist, or an Emblem Health psychiatrist this week.

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How EmblemHealth Mental-Health Coverage Works

Plan In-Network Therapy / Psychiatry Cost* Key Points
Medicaid (Health Insurance Plan of NY) $0 copay Unlimited medically necessary visits
Essential Plan 1 (Marketplace) $15 copay per visit One combined deductible; no visit cap
Select Care Gold (Marketplace HMO) $25 copay after deductible Same rate for therapy & psychiatry
City of NY GHI Senior Care $15 copay per visit Applies to retirees’ mental-health visits
EmblemHealth Medicare Advantage $0–$35 copay office & virtual Copay shown in Evidence of Coverage

*Always open your own Summary of Benefits or Medicaid member handbook; numbers above are 2025 averages.

EmblemHealth Mental Health Coverage highlights

  • Unlimited visits. No annual limit when treatment is clinically needed.
  • No referral required. You can book directly with a mental-health clinician.
  • Telehealth parity. Video visits pay the same as in-person; payment parity extended through 2025.
  • Teladoc option. Most plans include Teladoc therapy/psychiatry—often at $0–$25 copay

EmblemHealth Mental-Health Providers Types

Clinician Type What They Do
Therapist / Counselor (LCSW, LMFT, LPC) Talk therapy, coping skills, family sessions
Psychologist (PhD, PsyD) Psychological testing, trauma-focused modalities
Psychiatrist (MD/DO) Diagnosis, medication management

All three license types appear in the online directory and the Teladoc platform—each bills at the same copay tier shown in your plan.


Real-Life Use Case: How Maira Found a Therapist That Takes EmblemHealth

How Maira Found an EmblemHealth Therapist in 3 Days—At No Cost

Maira, a 30-year-old from Queens, needed mental health support. Here’s how she found care quickly using her EmblemHealth plan:

  • Day 1: Maira logged in at emblemhealth.com, navigated to Find Care → Behavioral Health, and saw eight in-network therapists within five miles. She filtered for telehealth, CBT, and evening availability. Three providers remained—all accepting new patients.
  • Day 2: Using the cost estimator, Maira confirmed her Essential Plan 1 covered Teladoc video sessions at $0 and in-person visits at $15.
  • Day 3: She booked a 7 p.m. video session with Ana Rivera, LCSW, an in-network therapist. Her copay: $0.
  • Day 10: After two sessions, Ana recommended an SSRI.
  • Day 12: Maira scheduled a 30-minute consult with a Emblem Health psychiatrist through Teladoc for the next morning. Cost: $0.

Total time from search to first therapy session: 3 days. Total out-of-pocket cost: $0.

Find care for Emblem

Remember, recovery is possible. With early intervention, a supportive network, and the right professional care, you can overcome the challenges of Emblem and build a fulfilling life. We are here to help you find care.

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