Founded by the Sisters of the Good Shepherd in 1982, we are named for Maria Droste zu Vischering (1863-1899), a Good Shepherd Sister renowned for her ability to console those who came to her in pain.

Formerly Maria Droste Counseling Services NYC, we undertook a name change in 2022 to Droste Mental Health Services, Inc. to improve discoverability for anyone seeking therapy. Our founding values, however, remain the same. For the past 40 years, we have and continue to be unified in the belief that everyone deserves compassionate mental health care. We have provided thousands of clients in the New York metropolitan area with excellent and affordable mental health care.

We began with two volunteers committed to using their professional skills to give back to the community; now, Droste has a team of over 20 providers who serve over 200 clients each year. Our team of clinicians, from diverse backgrounds with varied clinical expertise, are all united in our mission to provide excellent and affordable therapy.

While our roots have a Catholic base, our therapy services are not religiously-based. We welcome people from all backgrounds, religious affiliations (or lack thereof), and identities, especially those in the LGBTQ+ and BIPOC communities who have and continue to face discrimination and disenfranchisement.