- Warm listening
- Practical tools
- English and Russian
About Alona
Alona Perlin is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in New York who helps people feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure where to start. She offers a calm, down-to-earth presence and listens without judgment. Many clients find it easier to open up with her and say they feel accepted as themselves.
Alona draws on 15 years of practice to tailor sessions to each person’s situation. She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, and addictive behaviors. Codependency and attachment concerns are among the additional issues she addresses in therapy.
In sessions she blends listening with practical feedback and tools. Expect straightforward conversation, emotion-focused reflection, and steps you can try between meetings. She aims to help clients feel more grounded and able to handle daily challenges.
Alona uses several therapy approaches, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy. She adapts these methods to fit what each person needs and prefers.
She works with English and Russian speakers and holds LCSW licenses in New Jersey and New York. The intake conversation covers the concerns that led someone to seek help, relevant background, and what pace of work feels right. To begin, a short matching questionnaire and scheduling step are required before sessions start.
Approaches that translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people clarify their values and take small, value-guided steps despite difficult thoughts or feelings. It often helps with anxiety, stress, and low motivation. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns shape current bonds and reactions; it can be useful for codependency, trust issues, and relationship-related anxiety.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan over time based on how things are going.
Confirm the session formats before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins when needed, and making scheduling more flexible. These practical benefits help people keep therapy consistent around work, caregiving, or other commitments.
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Experience
15+ years
Credentials
New York, New Jersey
Languages
English, Russian
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, and addictions. Additional focus areas include codependency, attachment issues, body image, and caregiver stress.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style blends attentive listening with practical feedback. Sessions combine emotional reflection and actionable steps to use between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
She has practiced for 15 years as a clinician and brings that experience to everyday problems and longer-term concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with licenses in New Jersey and New York, and she practices from New York.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Russian.
Can people outside the country work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin therapy?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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