Naomi Raih, L.C.S.W

Upper East Side residents know the stretch of 69th Street between Second and Third Avenues as a quiet corridor lined with pre-war buildings and discreet professional offices. At 240 E 69th St, you’ll find a licensed clinical social worker’s practice offering individual therapy sessions. The address places it just steps from the 68th Street-Hunter College subway stop, making it accessible for those coming from other parts of Manhattan or Queens. While the building itself maintains the neighborhood’s understated elegance, the focus here is on mental health support—no frills, just a confidential space for sessions. Questions about availability or services can be directed to (646) 962-6946, though specifics about modalities or specialties would need to come from the practitioner directly.

Therapy practices in this part of New York often cater to a mix of long-term locals and transient professionals, reflecting the area’s blend of old-money townhouses and high-rise rentals. The inclusion of a restroom on-site is a small but practical detail, especially for clients squeezing appointments between work and errands. If you’re planning a first visit, checking the map beforehand helps—some buildings in this stretch have subtle entrances. The block itself is unassuming, framed by a dry cleaner on one corner and a café that’s been there for decades on the other.