Empathetic, good listener, makes me feel understood.
Toby Mailman, LCSW
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Toby is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- 5.0 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with Toby. View 21 reviews
- Speaks English and Spanish
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in New York
Recent reviews
Toby listened to my issues carefully and provided great advice and practices leading me to see the issues from a different angle. I am feeling much more confident and happier.
More about Toby
- 20 years' experience
- Female
- LCSW
You have come to this website because you are seeking a way to answer some questions or resolve some kind of dilemma. My role is as a kind of "coach" to help you discover the strengths and skills you already have and to develop new ones that will help you find the answers to your questions or the resolution of your dilemma. My name is (Ms.) Toby F. Mailman. I am a New York State licensed Clinical Social Worker. I completed my degree at New York University and have been in practice with individual adults since 2001. I have worked with a diversity of clients, including diverse ethnicities, cultures, and sexual orientations. I have experience taking into consideration the norms of different cultures and the role they may play in psychotherapy.
My approach to psychotherapy is to establish a relationship with a client in order to foster trust, as I believe that trust is one of the most important factors for therapy to be helpful to the client. I use different kinds of modalities, depending on what I believe would be most effective for the client. Sometimes different kinds of modalities may be useful for the same person. The modalities that I have been using include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Narrative Therapy, Body Work, Mindfulness and Psychodynamic Psychotherapy.
I believe that therapy is most effective when there are regularly scheduled weekly or bi-weekly sessions. Out of respect for each other, I would advise anyone as far in advance as possible if I need to reschedule an appointment and would fully expect that the subscriber who is seeking services with me would do the same. It is always best practice to consult with me before scheduling a different appointment, since some times may already be taken by a regular weekly client, even if they look "open" on schedules that are weeks ahead.
The issues I have worked on with clients include, but are not limited to:
Depression
Anxiety
Trauma
Adjustment issues
Grief and mourning
Immigration issues
Sleep issues
I hope I have an opportunity to help you improve and enrich your life, and I congratulate you on having the courage to take this step.
Specialties
Stress
Anxiety
Trauma and abuse
Self esteem
Depression
Relationship issues
Grief
Sleeping disorders
Parenting issues
Anger management
Career difficulties
Coping with life changes
Compassion fatigue
Abandonment
Caregiver issues and stress
Chronic pain illness and disability
Co-morbidity
Commitment Issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster
Domestic Violence
Drug and Alcohol Addiction
Expats
First Responder Issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
HIV / AIDS
Hoarding
Immigration Issues
Mood disorders
Multicultural Concerns
Obsessions
Compulsions
and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Personality Disorders
Phobias
Post-traumatic stress
Self-Harm
Sexual Assault and Abuse
Social anxiety and phobia
Women's issues
Treatment Approaches
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Licenses
Toby Mailman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1447320882.
- LCSW · New York · 063392 · Expires February 2025
About online counseling
- Affordable.
- Pay a low flat fee.
- Convenient.
- Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
- Available now.
- There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.
Online counseling, also known as teletherapy, is a method of delivering mental health services through digital means such as video conferencing, phone calls, or messaging platforms. It can be an ideal option for individuals who have difficulty accessing traditional therapy due to geographical distance, time constraints, or personal preferences like privacy and comfort. Many people find it easier to open up from the familiarity of their own space.
Teletherapy has been found to be highly effective, with studies showing that it can produce similar outcomes to in-person therapy, particularly for issues like anxiety, depression, and PTSD. The flexibility and accessibility it offers make it a valuable alternative to conventional therapy settings.
Reviews for Toby Mailman
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
Empathetic, good listener, makes me feel understood.
Toby listened to my issues carefully and provided great advice and practices leading me to see the issues from a different angle. I am feeling much more confident and happier.
Toby is a very talented therapist. She actively listen’s offering her sincere support and guidance; Toby genuinely cares about the wellbeing of her clients.
Sometimes your vision is off. Toby helped me correct my vision to a much better life.
I look forward to my sessions with Toby. We work on strategies for healing and boundary setting.
toby is the best!
Toby is supportive and truly listens to me. She creates an environment where I feel safe to share with her. I trust Toby and her expertise. I highly recommend her as a therapist!
She’s great!!
Toby is firm, supportive, curious, and helpful. I find her style to be appropriately challenging and compassionate. She understands my issues and offers insightful observations and questions for me to guide my personal growth.
the best.
Great therapist and listener. Offers solutions and sessions are productive.
Toby is easy to open up to and being that this is my first therapy experience, I feel more comfortable and relaxed than I anticipated. I look forward to my weekly regroups with her.
Absolutely the best.
Toby is extremely rich in her thinking, perceptive and willing to be off the mark if that is true. She has great ideas for addressing issues either practically in action or mentally or in terms of mindfulness. I am really enjoying working with her.
amazing as always
Toby is warm, compassionate and insightful. I highly recommend her.
Toby is a very good listener and gave me some good tools to help deal with my depression.
awesome as always
Toby is a great listener and has great suggestions on how to handle certain issues.
Toby has been immensely helpful, supportive, and encouraging over the past few weeks as I've tackled some of my most personal concerns. I would certainly recommend her.
Toby has been very helpful in guiding me through working with habitual thought patterns and pulling them up by the roots. I have felt lighter and more functional since working with her.
Frequently asked questions
Does Toby Mailman offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Toby Mailman works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Toby Mailman speak?
Toby Mailman speaks English and Spanish.
How many years of experience does Toby Mailman have?
Toby Mailman has 20 years of experience.
Where is Toby Mailman licensed to practice?
Toby Mailman is licensed to practice in New York.
Does Toby Mailman accept clients outside of the United States?
No, Toby Mailman does not accept clients outside of the United States.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
What treatment approaches does Toby Mailman offer?
Toby Mailman offers clients Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.
How can I communicate with Toby Mailman?
Toby Mailman can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Toby Mailman?
Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.
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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.