Scott A. Kramer, LCSW-R, ACSW

West Village side streets always feel quieter than the avenues, which is probably why so many independent practices choose them. Scott A. Kramer, LCSW-R, ACSW keeps an office at 26 W 9th St #9a, a building that blends right into the block without drawing attention. Social workers in this neighborhood often handle everything from anxiety and depression to family conflict and life transitions, and they tend to offer sliding scales or insurance billing—details worth asking about when you call.

Afternoons can be easier to book than mornings, though the only way to know for sure is to reach them at (347) 620-5433. If you’ve never been to this stretch of 9th Street, the map will help; directions usually point people toward the nearest subway stop. They don’t post walk-in hours, so setting up a first appointment ahead of time keeps things simple.