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Elie Berdy

VirtualHigh Satisfaction Rate

13 years of experience

Verified by Octave
In New York
Accepting 7 Insurance providers

Meet Elie

Life can feel overwhelming when anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or major life stress begin affecting your daily life. You may feel stuck, disconnected, or unsure of your next step—but you don't have to navigate it alone.   I enjoy working with individuals and couples facing anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, work-life balance, motivation, and the emotional impact of chronic or terminal health conditions. For more than 13 years, I've helped clients create meaningful, lasting change using evidence-based approaches, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), while tailoring treatment to each person's unique needs and goals. My experience working with people from diverse cultural backgrounds has shaped a respectful, collaborative approach that honors each client's values and experiences.   My therapy style is reflective, flexible, and practical. Together, we'll identify patterns that may be keeping you stuck, strengthen healthy coping strategies, improve communication, and create a realistic path toward the life you want. I look forward to supporting you on your journey.

You may feel stuck, disconnected, or unsure of your next step—but you don't have to navigate it alone.

Communication Style

  • Action-oriented
  • Empowering
  • Engaging
  • Open-minded
  • Warm

Specialties & Approaches

Specialties

Focus Areas

  • Asian / Pacific Islander community
  • Geriatric clients
  • Parents
  • First responders
  • Neurodivergence

Approach

Licensed In

Locations

Virtual appointments available for New York residents

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Interests

Credentials & Verification

Verified by Octave

License number

Education

Calculate Cost & Insurance

$28

/ session on average with insurance

Frequently asked questions

Elie Berdy accepts Oscar, Mount Sinai Employee UMR (United Healthcare), Aetna, Empire BlueCross BlueShield, Centivo, Prime Health, and Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth. 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.

Elie Berdy is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Elie is licensed to practice in New York, so clients located in New York can book sessions. Elie’s New York license number is 88686, 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.

Elie Berdy has been practicing therapy for 13 years. Elie’s education and training include BA - Psychology, Queens College; MSW - Social Work, Adelphi University. Over that time, Elie has worked closely with Asian / Pacific Islander community, Geriatric clients, Parents, First responders, and Neurodivergence. Octave therapists average more than a decade of experience, and Elie is part of that group.

Elie Berdy works with Asian / Pacific Islander community, Geriatric clients, Parents, First responders, and Neurodivergence and specializes in ADHD, Anger Issues, Anxiety, Burnout, Couples Therapy, Depression, Family Conflict, Life Transitions, Men's Issues, Premarital Counseling, Relationship Concerns, Stress, and Workplace Stress. These are the areas where Elie spends most of their clinical time. Elie also sees couples together in joint sessions. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Elie is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Elie Berdy draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Couples [Integrative Behavioral Couple Therapy (IBCT)], Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused. In sessions, Elie’s style is action-oriented, empowering, engaging, open-minded, and warm. In Elie’s words: “You may feel stuck, disconnected, or unsure of your next step—but you don't have to navigate it alone.”

Elie Berdy (he/him) offers therapy in English. Elie identifies as White.

Elie Berdy offers online sessions over secure video, so you can meet from home or any private space. Elie 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 Elie Berdy is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Elie 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 Elie’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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