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Defne Sevi Sayiner

Counselor, LMHC, MA, EdM (she, they)

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New York, NY 10019
I deeply value the healing power of human connection and strive to create a safe, genuine, and compassionate space where you feel seen, heard, and supported. Together, we’ll explore the best strategies to meet your unique needs, collaborating every step of the way. My approach is flexible, drawing on different therapeutic modalities while remaining grounded in a person-centered and mindfulness-based perspective. As an LGBTQ+ therapist who left my home country to build a new future, I bring a personal understanding of the complexities of multiculturalism, intersectional identities, and how they shape mental health.
I completed my M.A. and an Ed.M. in Counseling Psychology from Columbia University. I have experience working with a variety of issues including ADHD, anxiety, depression, LGBTQ+ issues, grief/bereavement, stress management, life transitions, substance misuse, psychedelic harm reduction and integration.
If you’re ready to take the next step, I invite you to schedule a free 15-minute consultation so we can see if we’re a good fit! You don’t have to face your struggles alone; let’s work together toward a path that feels right for you.
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My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

New York, NY 10019

New York, NY 10013

My website
I offer telehealth only appointments. Kindly use email instead of calling. I typically respond to inquiries within 24 hour.
I specialize in Anxiety, ADHD and Depression 
$180 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and groups  
Connect with Defne Sevi Sayiner
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My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

New York, NY 10019

New York, NY 10013

My website
I offer telehealth only appointments. Kindly use email instead of calling. I typically respond to inquiries within 24 hour.
I specialize in Anxiety, ADHD and Depression 
$180 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and groups  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $180
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Discover, Mastercard, Visa, Zelle

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Oscar Health
  • Oxford
  • Quest Behavioral Health
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
  • Out of Network
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I'm unable to accommodate evening or weekend sessions as I do not offer appointments during those times.
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Defne Sevi Sayiner
Counselor, LMHC, MA, EdM
for a free 15 minute consultation now.
"
I'm unable to accommodate evening or weekend sessions as I do not offer appointments during those times.
Photo of Defne Sevi Sayiner, Counselor, LMHC, MA, EdM
Defne Sevi Sayiner
Counselor, LMHC, MA, EdM
for a free 15 minute consultation now.

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of New York / 014745 Defne Sevi Sayiner
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 9 years
  • Attended Columbia University , Counseling Psychology , Graduated 2019
"
I currently have availability on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 8 am until 2 pm.
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Defne Sevi Sayiner
Counselor, LMHC, MA, EdM
for a free 15 minute consultation now.
"
I currently have availability on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 8 am until 2 pm.
Photo of Defne Sevi Sayiner, Counselor, LMHC, MA, EdM
Defne Sevi Sayiner
Counselor, LMHC, MA, EdM
for a free 15 minute consultation now.

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Anxiety
  • ADHD
  • Depression

Expertise

  • Alcohol Use
  • Body Image
  • Career Counseling
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Developmental Disorders
  • Grief
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Sex-Positive & Kink Friendly
  • Spirituality
  • Substance Use
  • Transgender
  • Women's Issues
"
Therapy with me is collaborative, empowering, and tailored to your unique needs. For ADHD, we'll explore structure, motivation, and focus strategies. For anxiety and depression, we'll build tools for emotional balance and self-compassion. As a queer therapist, I offer a safe, affirming space to navigate identity, relationships, and life transitions.
Photo of Defne Sevi Sayiner, Counselor, LMHC, MA, EdM
Defne Sevi Sayiner
Counselor, LMHC, MA, EdM
for a free 15 minute consultation now.
"
Therapy with me is collaborative, empowering, and tailored to your unique needs. For ADHD, we'll explore structure, motivation, and focus strategies. For anxiety and depression, we'll build tools for emotional balance and self-compassion. As a queer therapist, I offer a safe, affirming space to navigate identity, relationships, and life transitions.
Photo of Defne Sevi Sayiner, Counselor, LMHC, MA, EdM
Defne Sevi Sayiner
Counselor, LMHC, MA, EdM
for a free 15 minute consultation now.

Endorsement

Esma Isaacson
Esma Isaacson
Licensed Professional CounselorLPC
Defne is a deeply compassionate and skilled therapist who brings authenticity, presence, and clinical insight into her work. Her multicultural background and lived experience allow her to approach therapy with nuance and cultural sensitivity.

Client Focus

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals
Group

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Sex Worker Allied
Transgender Allied

I also speak

Turkish

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals
Group

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Sex Worker Allied
Transgender Allied

I also speak

Turkish

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • Existential
  • Gestalt
  • Humanistic
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Multicultural
  • Person-Centered
  • Psychedelic Integration
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Defne Sevi Sayiner
Counselor, LMHC, MA, EdM
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Defne Sevi Sayiner
Counselor, LMHC, MA, EdM
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like.

Location

Primary Location

New York, NY 10019

Additional Location

New York, NY 10013

"
I offer telehealth only appointments. Kindly use email instead of calling. I typically respond to inquiries within 24 hour.
Photo of Defne Sevi Sayiner, Counselor, LMHC, MA, EdM
Defne Sevi Sayiner
Counselor, LMHC, MA, EdM
"
I offer telehealth only appointments. Kindly use email instead of calling. I typically respond to inquiries within 24 hour.
Photo of Defne Sevi Sayiner, Counselor, LMHC, MA, EdM
Defne Sevi Sayiner
Counselor, LMHC, MA, EdM