Dr. Deniz Sidali, PhD

Dr. Deniz Sidali, PhD

Psychologist
NY
4.70
“Even though I could not see her due to insurance I really appreciate that she called and followed up. ”
Kimberly L.August 7, 2025
Patients often return
More patients return than other providers in the area
Excellent wait time
97% of patients waited less than 30 minutes
New patient appointments
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What patients are saying

Overall rating

4.70

Average wait time

4.85

Bedside manner

4.76
“Even though I could not see her due to insurance I really appreciate that she called and followed up. ”
Kimberly L.August 7, 2025Video visit
“Dr. Deniz provided a safe place for me to discuss my concerns. I felt very comfortable with her. She provided support and no judgement which was beneficial. Throughout my sessions she continued to provide insight in a profesionnal manner. Aside from our talk therapy, she also emailed me some beneficial resourches which have been helpful. ”
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About Dr. Deniz Sidali

Focus areas

Anxiety
Insomnia
Stress Management
Behavioral Problems
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Depression
Panic Attack

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Seniors (65+)

Treatment approaches

Gottman Method
Coaching
Person-Centered
Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
Positive Psychology
Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

Turkish

Getting to know Dr. Deniz Sidali

I am Dr. Deniz Sidali – a Licensed Clinical Psychologist specializing in individual therapy. I earned my PhD in Clinical Psychology from Hofstra University and have over 25 years of clinical experience as a therapist. Throughout my career, I have worked with a diverse range of clients in various settings, including college counseling centers, community mental health centers, hospitals, intensive outpatient treatment centers, private practice, world-renowned training and research centers, forensic settings, and with first responders. I provide evidence-based interventions to help clients manage a wide array of mental health issues such as anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, phobias, panic disorder, depression, bipolar disorder, stress and anger management, adjustment challenges, and trauma. I am skilled in cognitive behavioral therapies and exposure and response prevention. Additionally, I have supported parents and families in addressing difficult behavioral and emotional problems in children, adolescents, and college-age students. Fundamentally, I offer healing, care, understanding, and judgment-free support to help individuals navigate critical moments throughout their lives.

What should a new client know about working with you?

Clients can always expect a personable, down to earth, reassuring, and judgment free environment where they are free to explore barriers towards actualizing their dreams, personal goals, becoming unstuck, strive for personal growth and advance towards becoming the best version of themselves they can possibly be. We will work on developing a trusting relationship and collaborate at individualizing your course of treatment at a pace that is acceptable for you. As your therapist, I may need to gently encourage you to challenge yourself at certain points during our work together with the ultimate purpose of fostering progress, symptom alleviation, and self-development. But rest assured, I will periodically check in with you to gauge your comfort level and input. We will examine factors within and outside your control while teaching you the proper coping skills you need to manage stressful situations.

What is your typical process for working with clients?

I tend to adopt a collaborative, flexible approach and utilize eclectic treatment modalities to suit the individual client’s needs. Initially we may need to conduct proper evaluation and diagnosis in order to formulate a comprehensive treatment plan to best suit your therapeutic needs. As a seasoned therapist, I find it highly beneficial providing clients with psychoeducation and normalizing their reasons for soliciting therapy. The first step in the healing process entails becoming aware of a concern that needs to be addressed. That’s where a healthy therapeutic relationship can be helpful in channeling your insight into constructive change through practical guidelines.

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Out-of-pocket fees and assistance
Initial session: $250 for 60 minutes
Ongoing session: $250 for 60 minutes

    More information on payments and coverage

    Oscar Health Optum Health United Healthcare Oxford Aetna Anthem Sliding scale $200 - $250 per 45 minute session. If your insurance does not cover visits with me, I will charge $250 - $350 per therapy session.

    Popular visit reasons

    Anxiety Disorder
    Boundary Issues
    Depression
    Hoarding Disorder
    New Patient Visit
    Psychotherapy
    Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit
    Sleep Problems
    Anxiety Disorder
    Boundary Issues
    Depression
    Hoarding Disorder

    Education and background

    Practice names

    Education and training

    • Hofstra University, PhD in Clinical Psychology

    Professional memberships

    • American Psychological Association

    Awards and publications

    • Julia B Vane Academic Excellence Award

    NPI number

    1710104963

    Patient reviews

    All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
    Overall rating
    4.70
    Wait time
    4.85
    Bedside manner
    4.76
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    I am glad that Dr. Sidali, is available on Zocdoc! She is a wonderful therapist and has helped me improve my mental health.
    Dr. Sidali is smart, knowledgeable, and empathetic. She has been a tremendous help to me. I highly recommend her!
    Even though I could not see her due to insurance I really appreciate that she called and followed up.
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    Dr. Sidali is a very caring person. She makes time to listen to my concerns and councils me in a respectful and caring way
    Everything has been very different after meeting Deniz and I recommend him to everyone. she is a complete professional
    Amazing doctor, makes you feel so comfortable. Easy to speak to and cares a great deal about her patients.
    Only first intake but sounds like I was able to explain and provider was a supportive listener .
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    My visit was handled very professionally and in a timely manner. The doctor attentively.
    Great listener, and provides meaningful feedback and advice. Would Highly recommend.
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    well satisfied with service. I felt respected, cared for, and can't wait for my next session.
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    Dr. Deniz is a good listener, easy to speak to and made me feel comfortable.
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    The doctor was very pleasant easy to talk to and she knows her stuff!! Thankyou??
    She’s very very nice. Really good listener. Made me feel comfortable
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    Great personality
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    Dr. Deniz provided a safe place for me to discuss my concerns. I felt very comfortable with her. She provided support and no judgement which was beneficial. Throughout my sessions she continued to provide insight in a profesionnal manner. Aside from our talk therapy, she also emailed me some beneficial resourches which have been helpful.
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    Very professional and easy to work with!
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    Very good
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    She's been wonderful to work with! She knows when to let me vent and when it's appropriate to intervene. She's very flexible with her schedule and is able to accommodate easily. Very pleasant and easy to talk to!
    She is my kind of therapist!
    I deeply appreciate Dr. Deniz for the way she has helped me manage my anxiety. Her guidance has allowed me to approach my challenges from a new perspective, and I am truly grateful for the support she offers. I always feel heard and understood when I talk to her, and I genuinely enjoy our conversations. She has made such a positive impact on my well-being.
    This was our first session. Dr. Deniz was very helpful and dedicated. Listened to me carefully and she was very constructive. Thanks.
    Dr Sidali is compassionate, kind and attentive and while I know my therapy journey will take time I’m very glad she is here to help with all of it.
    Dr. Deniz Sidali, is amazing. I have been searching for someone who understands me and what I am going through. We have connected for about 3 months and I am extremely proud of the work we accomplish during our sessions, i eel results for the first time in a long time.
    Dr. Sidali is compassionate, empathetic, and warm. She is the real deal and will offer a different perspective on your situation! Highly, highly recommend!
    She is great! I really enjoy my appointments!! :)
    You feel that you are cared from the first moment. I highly recommend Deniz to anyone who is looking for sincere therapy experience. She is very kind and trustful. I am excited for our journey together!
    Dr. Sidali is very kind and a great listener who always is trying to truly help. She provides great resources and has really helped me so far. Definitely would recommend!
    I have been going to Dr. Sidali for a couple of weeks now and have nothing but good things to say. She asks though provoking questions that allows me to have a deeper understanding of my problems and how I could look to fix them both in the session and on my own. 10/10 would recommend!
    Dr. Sidali is kind, a great listener but not your psychologist who will just sit back, listen to you ramble for an hour and then charge you. She might ask permission to interject and add some insights into your struggles which is exactly what I was looking for. Someone who is great at listening and then applying their knowledge and expertise to guide me a little bit. She is also very flexible with her schedule and doesn't charge a penalty for last minute changes if you have an emergency which is much appreciated. Overall great experience over the last 8 or so weeks
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    My experience with Dr. Sidali has been amazing and has exceeded my expectations. She has been extremely helpful dealing with my personal experiences and I highly recommend her and the phenomenal work she does.
    she had taken a good amount of time to work on intake which felt it dug into my time to focus on the therapy. She seemed to have a lot on her plate with other patients that she didn’t have things correctly organised and maybe took on too much responsibility.
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    Deniz Sidali Rating out of 5 stars would be a 6 Review: I have been seeing Deniz Sidali for months now for anxiety, depression, and relationship issues. From the very first session, I felt comfortable, heard, and understood. Deniz has a warm, compassionate, direct, insightful, supportive, and encouraging approach that resonates deeply with me. They actively listen, ask insightful questions, offer helpful coping mechanisms, challenge my thought patterns, and provide a safe and non-judgmental space. I've learned valuable coping skills; I feel more confident in myself, I'm able to communicate more effectively, and I'm experiencing less anxiety/depression. I highly recommend Deniz to anyone seeking individual therapy or couples therapy. She is a skilled and compassionate therapist who has made a significant positive impact on my mental health.
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    I've been working with Dr. Sidali for a while now, and I can't recommend her enough. She is incredibly kind, supportive, and easy to talk to, which has made opening up about challenges much easier than I expected. Her thoughtful approach and genuine care have helped me make significant progress in areas I was struggling with. I always leave our sessions feeling heard and with new tools to navigate life. If you're looking for someone who truly listens and helps guide you toward growth, Dr. Sidali is amazing!
    I felt very comfortable with doctor sidali . She was very kind and attentive and knew pretty quickly what was affecting my concerns and ways to treat them . I would definitely recommend dr Sidali to anyone who is seeking treatment for anything affecting their lives mentally or emotionally
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    First session today and I have a good feeling about this:') I sincerely felt like she was there to support and listen to me. I'm way more hopeful after meeting and look forward to how she can help me progress towards my short-term and long-term goals.
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    I have consistently been impressed with Dr. Sidali's care and compassion for me as a patient. She always has a way of making me feel that she truly cares and is both willing and happy to help me work through whatever I am dealing with. Additionally, I appreciate that her advice is exceptionally well-informed, backed by her deep knowledge of psychology. It was important for me to find someone willing to commit fully to helping me navigate my challenges, and she does exactly that. Dr. Sidali goes above and beyond to ensure I feel comfortable and to encourage a positive outlook on life, no matter the circumstances. Ultimately, reaching out for an appointment was one of the best decisions I’ve made for my mental health, and I am deeply grateful to have found her to help guide me through life's situations.
    She was very welcoming and created a safe environment for me. It’s difficult to talk about myself and all my struggles, but Dr. Sidali has been nothing but a solid support.
    My Sessions with Dr. Sidali, have been wonderful. She is always empathetic and understanding to what my issues and incredibly insightful in her analysis, illuminating things I couldn't see. She does this all with a kind honesty that not only makes you feel heard but relaxed and open to share more each time.
    Extremely professional, polite and comforting visit....It was a very relaxing visit and it was more like talking to a friend....
    Very compassionate. I did not feel rushed as she took the time to listen carefully sometimes even confirming what I said. Would definitely recommend
    Dr. Sidali has played a vital role in helping me overcome mental obstacles and become a better version of myself. Her insight and support have created a safe and comfortable environment for me. Our sessions have provided me with a roadmap to brighter moments and better days. I wholeheartedly recommend Dr. Sidali to anyone in need of a safe space to discover their true selves.
    Dr. Sidali’s ability to guide me toward insights I hadn’t considered before, and help me develop practical strategies for managing my anxiety and stress has been beneficial in my mental health journey. Individual sessions are often a perfect balance of reflective conversation and actionable steps that I can apply in my daily life, which I greatly appreciate and enjoy.
    Dr. Sidali is an exceptional psychologist who has made a profound impact on my life. Their empathetic and non-judgmental approach created a safe space for me to explore my thoughts and emotions. They actively listened and offered insightful guidance, helping me develop coping strategies and work through challenging issues. Their expertise is evident in their thoughtful questions and tailored approach. I appreciated their transparency about their methods and the progress we made together. What sets Dr. Sidali apart is their genuine care and compassion. They took the time to understand my unique circumstances and adapted their approach to meet my needs. I felt seen, heard, and supported throughout our sessions. I've experienced significant growth and improvement in my mental well-being since working with Dr. Sidali. I highly recommend them to anyone seeking a skilled, empathetic, and dedicated psychologist. They are truly exceptional!
    I’ve seen Dr. Sidali consistently and she has been an incredible resource. She was very easy to schedule with and is very responsive to messages (more than any other doctor I have ever worked with). She is accommodating of last minute changes which is a really rare yet important quality in a mental health provider. Our sessions are very helpful to me and she is open-minded, compassionate and intelligent. I recommend her wholeheartedly!
    Dr. Sidali helped me (and still is) to navigate a very difficult time in my life. She is really thoughtful, always taking the time to understand my concerns deeply and providing insights that have been incredibly valuable to me. Her respectful and non-judgmental approach made me feel comfortable and understood throughout our sessions. I am really grateful for the support she’s given me.
    She doesn’t really care about her patients. She rushes on sessions and closes before time ends. I did 4 sessions and did not solve anything. She charges you on cancellations even if you have an emergency and unfortunately can’t attend. Her policies are not fit for patients.
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    What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Deniz Sidali?

    Dr. Deniz Sidali frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Deniz Sidali on their profile.

    What languages does Dr. Deniz Sidali speak?

    Dr. Deniz Sidali speaks Turkish.

    How do patients rate Dr. Deniz Sidali in reviews?

    106 patients have reviewed Dr. Deniz Sidali. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.7/5. They have a 4.76/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.85/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.

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