Most Insurance Accepted 100% Virtual — Zoom or Phone Free 15-Min Consultation Teens & Adults Welcome Immediate Availability Licensed Mental Health Counselor · New York State HIPAA Compliant Verified on Psychology Today Most Insurance Accepted 100% Virtual — Zoom or Phone Free 15-Min Consultation Teens & Adults Welcome Immediate Availability Licensed Mental Health Counselor · New York State HIPAA Compliant Verified on Psychology Today

100% Virtual

Sessions from the comfort of home. No commute, no waiting room. Therapy that fits your life, not the other way around.

Covered by Insurance

In-network with several major carriers, so most clients pay only a small co-pay. Science-based care, billed simply.

Science-Based & Human

Counseling that blends the science-based gold standard of care with a personal touch.

Rami Ismail with his wife
A Different Kind of Therapy

Therapy that meets you
where you are.

Science-based and human-first. Covered by most major insurance plans. 100% virtual. Real support, on your schedule, from wherever you feel most yourself.

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How I Can Help

Personalized counseling, tailored to you.

Individual Therapy

One-on-one sessions built around what you're working through: anxiety, depression, men's issues, life transitions, and more. Science-backed approaches, tailored to you, at your own pace.

Couples Counseling

Navigate communication breakdowns, conflict, and complicated dynamics together. A space where both people feel heard and where the relationship can actually move forward.

Trauma Processing

Safely work through past experiences that are still affecting your present. Drawing from evidence-based trauma approaches, I help reduce their hold so you can move forward with resilience.

I also help you work through

Anxiety Depression Grief & Loss Life Transitions Career Stressors Men's Issues Boundary Issues Relationship Issues Sleep Problems Phobias & Irrational Fears
Rami Ismail, LMHC — founder of Reason Being Mental Health Counseling
About Reason Being

Therapy as a path to a better life.

"My approach is pragmatic and sensitive. I provide a sense of humor, a keen ear, and work to strike the balance of offering support while also challenging your thinking."

My name is Rami Ismail. As the founder of Reason Being, I created this practice to be a modern home for dynamic and insightful therapy solutions. I understand that for high-achieving individuals with busy lives, the search for a provider you can truly feel comfortable with is often the greatest hurdle. At Reason Being, I move beyond the misconception that therapy is merely a passive venting session; instead, I serve as a pragmatic, well-informed partner in your growth, dedicated to actively improving your life. I believe in the power of bringing awareness and deep insight to your unique challenges, providing an accommodating and expert-driven space where you can transform your struggles into a pathway toward a better life. My goal is to help you move past survival and into intentionality, ensuring that every session leaves you feeling understood, supported, and hopeful.

LMHC · Verified by Psychology Today ↗

Licensed Mental Health Counselor. Profile verified and listed on Psychology Today.

Insurance & Pricing

Care that fits your life and your budget.

Immediate availability Most weekdays & evenings Zoom or phone Teens & adults welcome

$150 / session

Most clients pay only a small co-pay through insurance. Out-of-pocket rate is $150.

Sliding scale

Available for eligible clients. Just ask during your free consultation.

45 min – 1 hour

Weekly to start, moving to bi-weekly as you progress. Each session runs 45 minutes to an hour.

Free consult

15 minutes, no obligation. No pressure to commit to anything.

In-network carriers

Cigna & EvernorthUnitedHealthcareOxford HealthOscar HealthOptumNYSHIP / Empire PlanNorthwell DirectMagnaCareCarelon Behavioral Health
Cigna & EvernorthUnitedHealthcareOxford HealthOscar HealthOptumNYSHIP / Empire PlanNorthwell DirectMagnaCareCarelon Behavioral HealthCigna & EvernorthUnitedHealthcareOxford HealthOscar HealthOptumNYSHIP / Empire PlanNorthwell DirectMagnaCareCarelon Behavioral Health

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What Clients Say

In their own words.

I have had therapists in the past but feel like I never got anywhere. This is the first time I have started to really see progress in my life.

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The first step is the hardest. A free 15-minute call is all it takes. No commitment, no pressure. If I'm not the right fit, I'll help point you toward someone who is.

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