What patients are saying
Overall rating
5.00
Average wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
“When the therapist got on, he was very very professional and was on time. He got to get to know me by asking questions and asking follow-up question that will get him a better understanding of the person that he is talking to and see what need to be done and evaluated. ”
Stanley L.September 2, 2025Video visit
About Taha Alvi
Focus areas
Anxiety
Bipolar Disorder
Gender Affirming Counseling
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Couples Therapy
Behavioral Problems
Depression
Clientele seen
Teenagers (13-17)
Seniors (65+)
Families
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Couples
Treatment approaches
Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Dialectical (DBT)
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Exposure Response Prevention
Culturally Sensitive
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
Identity
Gender
MaleLanguages spoken
English, Hindi
Getting to know Taha Alvi
Taha Alvi, LMHC, provides affirming, insightful mental health care to individuals, couples, and families across New York. Practicing at LifeStance Health, he supports teens and adults navigating life's complexities with a personalized and holistic approach. Taha works with clients ages 15 through 64, offering individual therapy, couples counseling, group therapy, and family therapy. His work centers on creating a safe, engaging space where clients feel empowered to explore their identities, confront challenges, and build more fulfilling lives. With specialized training and deep cultural understanding, Taha supports clients through a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, and relationship struggles. His approach integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and mindfulness techniques to help clients better understand themselves and implement meaningful change. He is especially skilled in working with the LGBTQ+ community and individuals from South Asian and Middle Eastern backgrounds, offering culturally sensitive care that honors the complexity of intersecting identities. Taha is particularly passionate about helping clients explore issues related to gender identity, trauma, and LGBTQ+ mental health. As a queer therapist, he brings lived insight and authentic empathy to his work with clients exploring sexuality, coming out, or navigating nontraditional family structures. He also offers support for those healing from trauma or facing cultural stigma around mental health. Taha's commitment to inclusive, multilingual care extends to speakers of Hindi, Urdu, and Punjabi, ensuring broader accessibility to underserved communities. Outside of therapy, Taha enjoys fashion styling, video games, anime, and engaging in LGBTQ+ community events. He's also an avid reader of self-help literature and finds joy in social connection and cultural expression' values that enrich his therapeutic relationships.
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Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- Touro College, Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
- Farmingdale State College (Bachelor's)
NPI number
1104381557
Patient reviews
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Overall rating
5.00
Wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
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This provider listens and seems genuinely concerned.
September 11, 2025francesco T.Verified patientVideo visit
When the therapist got on, he was very very professional and was on time. He got to get to know me by asking questions and asking follow-up question that will get him a better understanding of the person that he is talking to and see what need to be done and evaluated.
September 2, 2025Stanley L.Verified patientVideo visit
December 23, 2025Brianna D.Verified patientVideo visit
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What practice does Taha Alvi work with?
Taha Alvi works with LifeStance Health - New York.
What are common reasons for patients to see Taha Alvi?
Taha Alvi frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Taha Alvi on their profile.
What languages does Taha Alvi speak?
Taha Alvi speaks English, Hindi, Urdu, and Punjabi.
How do patients rate Taha Alvi in reviews?
5 patients have reviewed Taha Alvi. The overall rating for this doctor is 5/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 5/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.