Anxiety & Stress
Practical, compassionate support for racing thoughts, panic, burnout, and the pressures of everyday life.
Learn moreOnline therapy across New York State
Expert, caring therapy — made easy to start.
We offer warm, expert therapy across New York State. And as NYSHIP & Empire Plan specialists, we quietly handle the insurance details — so you can focus entirely on feeling better.
Now accepting new clientsVirtual sessions · NYSHIP specialists
NYSHIP
Empire Plan specialists — verification & billing handled in-house
62
Counties served across all of New York State by secure telehealth
1-to-1
Personal care from a licensed New York clinician — no waitlist
PLLC
A licensed professional practice you can trust & verify
Our specialty
The area's NYSHIP & Empire Plan specialists.
If you're a New York State employee, retiree, or family member, your mental health benefits are often more generous than you realize. We've built our practice around understanding them — completely.
- We verify your benefits, free.Before your first session, we confirm exactly what The Empire Plan covers — copays, sessions, and out-of-pocket costs.
- We bill insurance directly.No reimbursement forms, no superbills to chase. We handle the claims so there are no surprises.
- You focus on care.With the administrative weight lifted, every session is about you — not logistics.
"The goal is simple: remove every barrier between you and the care you deserve — especially the paperwork."
— Our commitment to every client
NYSHIP
The Empire Plan
State employees
Retirees
Covered family
How we help
Specialized care for the moments that matter.
Depression & Mood
Evidence-based care to help you move through low periods, rediscover energy, and feel like yourself again.
Learn moreTrauma & PTSD
A safe, steady space to process difficult experiences at a pace that always belongs to you.
Learn moreCouples & Relationships
Rebuild communication, trust, and connection — together, with a clinician who keeps both of you safe.
Learn moreLife Transitions
Navigate grief, career change, parenthood, and new chapters with grounded, expert guidance.
Learn moreTeens & Young Adults
Developmentally attuned support for students and emerging adults finding their footing.
Learn moreHow to get started
Three steps. We handle the hard part.
01
Verification
Reach out and share your insurance details. We confirm your NYSHIP or Empire Plan benefits and tell you exactly what to expect — at no cost.
02
Billing
We match you with the right clinician and handle claims directly with your insurer. No forms to file, no superbills to track.
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Care
You begin therapy from the comfort of home, anywhere in New York — and focus entirely on your wellbeing.
A practice that's growing
Personal, one-to-one care — without the wait.
Michelle Brucella LCSW PLLC is a founder-led practice, thoughtfully growing. You work directly with a licensed New York clinician who takes the time to understand you, your goals, and what good support looks like for you.
It's built for quality, continuity, and trust — the same warm, evidence-based care from your very first call to every session after.
Meet the practiceCare without borders
Care that comes to you, anywhere in New York State.
We're a fully virtual practice based in Saint James on Long Island. Through secure, HIPAA-compliant telehealth, we see clients in every corner of New York — no commute, no waiting room.
Whether you're in Manhattan, Buffalo, Albany, or the North Fork, you can meet with a licensed New York clinician from the comfort and privacy of home.
Long Island
New York City
Hudson Valley
Capital Region
Western New York
The Southern Tier
Central New York
The North Country
Why telehealth works here
- Same coverage, same clinicians. Telehealth visits are covered by NYSHIP exactly like in-person care.
- Private & secure. Encrypted, HIPAA-compliant video — your conversations stay confidential.
- No commute, no waiting room. Fit therapy around your life, from wherever you feel most at ease.
Take the first step
You deserve care that's both expert and effortless.
Request a consultation today. We'll verify your benefits, answer your questions, and help you begin — usually within a few days.