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William McKenna

Virtual

5 years of experience

Verified by Octave

Licensed

In New York

In-Network

Accepting 5 Insurance providers

Meet Will

Hi, I’m Will—a New York–based therapist who helps young adults and adults navigate anxiety, depression, and life transitions using practical, evidence-based CBT techniques. I provide a supportive, affirming space for LGBTQ+ clients to explore identity, relationships, and self-growth with authenticity and compassion. Together, we’ll unpack mental clutter, challenge unhelpful thought patterns, and find moments to laugh along the way. My goal is to help you feel grounded, understood, and a little lighter after each session.

My goal is to help you feel grounded, understood, and a little lighter after each session.

Communication Style

  • Affirming
  • Casual
  • Empowering
  • Humorous
  • Mindful

Specialties & Approaches

Specialties

Experienced with

Approach

Licensed In

Locations

Virtual appointments available for New York residents

Good to know

Session Details

Practices in

Languages

Additional

Interests

Yoga, kayaking, and relaxing on the beach.

Insurance Accepted

Credentials & Verification

Verified by Octave

License number

#92426 • New York • LCSW

Education

MSW - Social Work, Hunter College

Calculate Cost & Insurance

$28

/ session on average with insurance

What insurance do you have?

Frequently asked questions

William McKenna accepts UnitedHealthcare/Oxford/Optum, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Centivo, Prime Health, and Empire BlueCross BlueShield. Octave clients pay an average of $28 per session through insurance, and more than 95% pay less than $45 per session. Your exact cost depends on your plan’s copay or deductible. You can use the cost estimator to see what you would pay before your first session. If you would rather pay out of pocket, self-pay sessions in New York are estimated at $180-250 per session.

William McKenna is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Will is licensed to practice in New York, so clients located in New York can book sessions. Will’s New York license number is 92426, and you can look it up through the state licensing board. Octave verifies every therapist’s license before they begin seeing clients, and licenses are kept current as a condition of practicing with Octave.

William McKenna has been practicing therapy for 5 years. Will’s education and training include MSW - Social Work, Hunter College. Over that time, Will has worked closely with BIPOC, LGBTQ+, Trans+, and Non-monogamous relationships.

William McKenna works with BIPOC, LGBTQ+, Trans+, and Non-monogamous relationships and specializes in Anxiety, Burnout, Caregiver Burnout, Depression, Grief, LGBTQ+, Life Transitions, Panic, Relationship Concerns, Self-Harm, Sleep, Stress, Trans+, Trauma, and Workplace Stress. These are the areas where Will spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Will is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

William McKenna draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic, Relational, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Will’s style is affirming, casual, empowering, humorous, and mindful. In Will’s words: “My goal is to help you feel grounded, understood, and a little lighter after each session.”

William McKenna (he/him) offers therapy in English. Will identifies as White. Will provides LGBTQIA+ affirming care.

William McKenna offers online sessions over secure video, so you can meet from home or any private space. Will is licensed in New York, and you need to be located in that state at the time of each session. All you need is a device with a camera and a stable internet connection.

Your first session with William McKenna is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Will will ask about your background, your current concerns, and your goals, and together you will start shaping a plan for your sessions. It is also a chance to see whether Will’s style feels like a good fit for you. After their first session, 9 in 10 Octave clients say their therapy experience has been good or better.

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