Last edited 06/17/2026
Identifies As
He / Him / HisManWhiteHeterosexualNeurodivergent, Living with ADHD, Living with a disability
Get To Know Me
In what ways does your personality influence your approach to therapy?
I am a highly curious and practical person which has greatly shaped my approach to therapy. We are feeling creatures before we are thinking creatures, so exploring is essential. The therapeutic relationship is vital to this as we need a psychologically safe environment where we can ask tough questions, be wrong, and still keep exploring. If you're looking for a place to unload where the therapist's primary interaction is "how does that make you feel", I'm definitely not the right therapist for you. I want to team up with you against the problem.
As a very direct person, I'm not going to hint at the idea of something, I'm going to face it head on. The basis is exploration to give feelings language, but also to challenge our assumptions and to fail fast. That might sound a little strange. It's a concept borrowed from business. The quicker we can try and fail, the quicker we can get to success. In therapy that might mean challenging ideas or assumptions, or testing coping mechanisms and tools.
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Specialties
Specializes in
CareersRelationship IssuesADHDIdentity developmentNeurodiversity
General Expertise
DepressionAnxietyAddictionAdolescent mental healthAdoption & foster careChild mental healthCommunication issuesCompulsive behaviorPersonality disordersStressTraumaBehavioral IssuesCoping SkillsCouplesFamilies
Treatment Approaches
Eclectic TherapyEye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Narrative TherapyIntegrative Therapy
Clientele
Types of Therapy
Family TherapyCouples CounselingIndividual Therapy
Serves Ages
Adults (25-65)Adolescents (13-17)
Languages
English
Insurance & Fees
Insurances Accepted
AetnaUnitedHealthCare (UHC)1199 SEIUHealthfirstMeritain HealthMetroPlus Health PlanOxford Health Plans
Cash Pay Rates/Out-of-Pocket
| First Session: | $175 |
| Family Therapy: | $175 |
| Couples Counseling: | $175 |
| Individual Therapy: | $175 |
Professional Background
LicensureNew York, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, D013499
Training/CertificationsHighland's Ability Battery ConsultantEMDR Level 1 & 2 TrainedCertified Clinical Mental Health Counselor (CCMHC) from NBCC
Education
Alliance University, Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Work HistoryMy path to becoming a therapist wasn't a straight line, and I think that's part of what makes me good at it.
Before I ever sat across from a client, I spent years working in restaurants, as a first responder and then a building manager. Those experiences taught me more about human beings than any textbook. I learned that most people aren't looking for someone to fix them. They're looking for someone who will actually hear them and then explore with them.
When my wife and I landed in New York City after a year of living out of our car and traveling through Canada and the US, I took a vocational assessment called the Highlands Ability Battery. The results pointed clearly toward therapy. My wife's response when I told her was essentially "obviously." So I went back to school, which was a hard decision as a neurodivergent, diagnosed with ADHD and dyslexia, who always struggled in school.
Going back to graduate school as an adult, after years of being told I wasn't built for academic work, and finishing with a 3.77 GPA — that experience shaped how I work with clients more than anything else in my training.
I'm now a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with Diagnostic Privilege and trained in EMDR. I'm also a certified Highlands Ability Battery consultant, which I offer to clients who are trying to figure out why they feel stuck in terms of how they're wired and what they're actually built to do.
I work primarily with adults who are capable and stuck, neurodivergent individuals navigating a world that wasn't designed for how they think, and couples and families where the dynamic has stopped working. I've been doing this work in Manhattan since founding Reframed Mental Health, and before that completed my clinical training and supervised hours with a group practice in upstate New York.
Frequently Asked Questions
It’s not uncommon to have questions before starting therapy.
Edwin Depner, LMHC, has answered a few of the questions they receive most often from new clients.
Is Edwin Depner accepting new clients?
No, Edwin Depner is not accepting new clients at this time.
Does Edwin Depner accept insurance?
Yes, Edwin Depner accepts insurance, including 1199 SEIU, Aetna, Healthfirst, Meritain Health, MetroPlus Health Plan, Oxford Health Plans and UnitedHealthCare (UHC).
What types of therapy does Edwin Depner offer?
Edwin Depner offers therapy for couples, families and individuals.
Does Edwin Depner offer in-person appointments?
Yes, Edwin Depner offers in-person appointments at 1350 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY, 10019.
Does Edwin Depner offer online therapy?
No, but people can book in-person appointments with Edwin Depner at 1350 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY, 10019.
How quickly can I see Edwin Depner?
Edwin Depner typically can speak with new clients within 48 hours. You can see their current general office hours and request an appointment on their profile page.
What languages does Edwin Depner speak?
Edwin Depner conducts therapy sessions in English.
Can I book an appointment with Edwin Depner online?
Yes, you can easily book an appointment with Edwin Depner online using ChoosingTherapy.com’s directory.