Toby Faye Mailman, LCSW
New York LCSW with 25 years experience
- Trauma and anxiety care
- Bilingual English Spanish
- CBT and mindfulness approaches
About Toby Faye Mailman
Toby Faye Mailman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in New York who has worked with individual adults in psychotherapy since 2001. She completed her degree at New York University and brings years of experience supporting people through depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, relationship challenges, parenting concerns, and a range of life transitions. As an LCSW she is trained to assess emotional and practical needs and to help clients build skills that support lasting change.
Her practice emphasizes forming a trusting therapeutic relationship as the foundation for progress. She views her role as a coach who helps clients identify strengths they already possess while teaching new tools to resolve dilemmas and make clearer decisions. Mailman draws on a variety of modalities tailored to each person, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Narrative Therapy, body-centered work, mindfulness practices, and psychodynamic approaches. She is attentive to cultural differences and considers how ethnicity, culture, and sexual orientation may shape a person s experience of therapy.
She prefers regularly scheduled weekly or bi-weekly sessions to maintain momentum and continuity of care, and asks clients to give advance notice when a change of appointment is needed. Mailman hopes to support individuals who are ready to explore change and congratulates anyone who takes the step to seek help.
Her practice emphasizes forming a trusting therapeutic relationship as the foundation for progress. She views her role as a coach who helps clients identify strengths they already possess while teaching new tools to resolve dilemmas and make clearer decisions. Mailman draws on a variety of modalities tailored to each person, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Narrative Therapy, body-centered work, mindfulness practices, and psychodynamic approaches. She is attentive to cultural differences and considers how ethnicity, culture, and sexual orientation may shape a person s experience of therapy.
She prefers regularly scheduled weekly or bi-weekly sessions to maintain momentum and continuity of care, and asks clients to give advance notice when a change of appointment is needed. Mailman hopes to support individuals who are ready to explore change and congratulates anyone who takes the step to seek help.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Relationship issuesGriefParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingImmigration issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues
Therapeutic Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Existential Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Toby Faye Mailman have?
Toby Faye Mailman has 25 years of experience in clinical social work and psychotherapy.
Is Toby Faye Mailman a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Her license is NY LCSW 063392.
In which languages does Toby Faye Mailman provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English and Spanish.
Where is Toby Faye Mailman located?
She is located in New York.
How can I work with Toby Faye Mailman as my therapist?
You can work with Toby Faye Mailman through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Toby Faye Mailman work with international clients?
No. Toby Faye Mailman does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Toby Faye Mailman cost?
Costs can vary depending on factors such as location and the therapist s availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current pricing and details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with a therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Tailoring therapeutic approaches for online care
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns of relating and emotional bonds formed early in life. It helps clients understand how connection and separation affect current relationships and can be useful for people dealing with abandonment concerns, relationship difficulties, or attachment-related anxiety. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental stance in which the therapist listens deeply and supports the client s own capacity for growth. This approach can be especially helpful for building self-esteem, exploring life changes, and fostering personal insight. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical skills to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, stress management, and improving coping strategies.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Toby Faye Mailman works with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences and will recommend or combine approaches that best fit the client s situation. The aim is to develop a plan that feels workable and meaningful for the individual.
Online therapy offers flexible access to care through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, continue care from different locations, and choose the communication style that feels most comfortable. Licensed professionals can adapt their methods to these formats so that sessions remain focused, practical, and supportive.