Michelle Brucella LCSW · PLLC
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Online 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.

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NYSHIP / Empire Plan Secure telehealth All of New York
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NYSHIP
Empire Plan specialists — verification & billing handled in-house
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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 your out-of-network benefits cover — what's included and any out-of-pocket cost.
  • We handle the billing for you.No reimbursement forms, no superbills to chase. We submit your out-of-network claims so you don't have to.
  • 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.

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How to get started

Three steps. We handle the hard part.

Insurance & FAQ
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.

03

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.

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Care 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.

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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.
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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.

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