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William Alanson White Institute Clinical Services

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The William Alanson White Institute in New York is a leading psychoanalytic training institute that also provides clinical services for people of all ages. It helps individuals manage anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, eating disorders, compulsions, and addiction. Services include low-cost individual therapy, psychoanalysis, and group therapy. With sliding scale fees and flexible hours, the Institute offers accessible, long-term care to those who might not otherwise afford it.

Gain Insight That Guides Healing

Using an interpersonal psychoanalytic approach, the Institute helps individuals explore how their thoughts, emotions, and relationships shape their lives. Therapy often feels like a thoughtful conversation, encouraging self-awareness and emotional growth. Services include individual and group psychotherapy, family and couples counseling, and specialized care for children, artists, and LGBTQ individuals. These evidence-based practices aim to foster meaningful and lasting change.

Stand With a Legacy of Care

Programs tailored for artists, LGBTQ clients, and families provide support for unique challenges like identity exploration, parenting concerns, and creative blocks. The Child and Family Center offers counseling and developmental guidance, while artist-focused services address performance-related anxieties and emotional roadblocks. Founded in 1943, this New York-based institute has helped people enhance their emotional well-being and deepen their relationships.


AT A GLANCE

Center Overview

Location
20 W. 74th St., New York, NY 10023 View Map
Primary Focus
This center treats mental health conditions and co-occurring substance u...
Founded in 1973
53 years in business
Conditions We Treat
Anxiety, Depression, Eating Disorders, Neurodiversity +4 More
Substance Use We Treat
Co-Occurring Disorders, Drug Addiction
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How to pay

Insurance Accepted

Provider's Policy: Offers low-cost care with sliding scale fees and accepts many private insurance plans. Out-of-network benefits may apply. Medicare, Medicaid, and SSI not accepted. Please contact your insurance provider to confirm coverage.
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Pricing and Program Length

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Care Options

Levels of Care

Mental health care includes a range of services such as counseling, therapy, medication management, and support groups, all designed to address issues from everyday stress and anxiety to more severe conditions like depression and schizophrenia. These practices are essential for helping individuals manage their emotions, improve their relationships, and navigate life's challenges in healthier, more adaptive ways.
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Residential
Not Offered at This Center
Intensive monitoring and care for conditions like depression, trauma, suicidality, and anxiety. Residential mental health facilities offer a safe setting with activities and structure, plus opportunities to practice life skills and bond with peers.
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Outpatient
Outpatient treatment offers flexible therapeutic and medical care without the need to stay overnight in a hospital or inpatient facility. Outpatient care typically offers a range of therapies and medical interventions individuals can attend alongside daily life.
Not included
Virtual & In-Home Care
Not Offered at This Center
The delivery of therapeutic services utilizing technology such as video conferencing, online messaging or phone calls, allowing for flexibility, comfort and increased access to care.
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Licensed Primary Mental Health
Licensed primary mental health facilities provide specialized care for diagnosing and treating mental health conditions. By offering early intervention and comprehensive services, they promote overall well-being and prevent long-term complications.
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Co-Occurring Substance Use
Substance use disorders often occur alongside primary mental health conditions. Programs for co-occurring substance use disorders focus on both conditions, tailoring treatment for comprehensive recovery.
Treatment

Your Care Options

Specializations

Anxiety
Co-Occurring Disorders
Depression
Eating Disorders
LGBTQ+

Who We Treat

Men
Women
Adolescents
Children
Young Adults
LGBTQ+
Men and Women

Approaches

Evidence-Based
Family Involvement
Individual Treatment
Personalized Treatment

Therapies

1-on-1 Counseling
Adult-Child Therapy
Couples Counseling
Family Therapy
Group Therapy
Interpersonal Therapy
Medication-Assisted Treatment
Psychoeducation
Relapse Prevention Counseling

Languages

English

Conditions We Treat

Anxiety
Depression
Eating Disorders
Neurodiversity
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Personality Disorders
Stress
Trauma

Substances We Treat

Co-Occurring Disorders
Drug Addiction

Aftercare

Follow-up Sessions (in-person)
Outpatient Treatment
Experience

Care Designed for Your Needs

Personal Amenities

Air-Conditioned Rooms
Armchair or Sofa
Private or Shared Rooms
TV

Amenities

Business Center

Special Considerations

Family Program
Young Adults Program
LGBTQ group
Wheelchair Accessible
Couples program

Smoking and Vaping Policy

Smoking Not Allowed
Vaping Not Allowed
Frequently Asked Questions

Further Research

The following therapies are included: stress management, adult-child therapy and more.
New York, New York, United States.
Offers low-cost care with sliding scale fees and accepts many private insurance plans. Out-of-network benefits may apply. Medicare, Medicaid, and SSI not accepted. Please contact your insurance provider to confirm coverage.
William Alanson White Institute Clinical Services provides licensed primary mental health, private therapy and more.

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