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Adrianna Restiano

Compassionate, goal-focused CBT-informed care

LMHC New York

Experience
5 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Self esteem, Depression
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English
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About Adrianna

Adrianna Restiano is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in New York who draws on cognitive behavioral therapy alongside compassionate, goal-focused work to help clients navigate life’s challenges.

Background and approach

With five years of independent practice and an additional two years of supervised work, she has supported people facing depression, anxiety, crisis situations, and adjustments to major life changes. Adrianna emphasizes attentive listening and practical strategies that aim to reduce distress and build coping skills.

Her approach balances evidence-informed techniques with a warm, client-centered stance. She also integrates elements of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and existential perspectives when appropriate, tailoring interventions to individual needs.

Areas she commonly addresses include stress, self-esteem, relationship and family concerns, trauma and grief, parenting struggles, mood disorders, ADHD, and compassion fatigue. Adrianna invites clients to set clear goals and works collaboratively to make steady progress toward them.

She presents therapy as a partnership in which clients can develop greater self-understanding and stronger tools for managing current and future difficulties.

CBT and Acceptance-Based Options for Online Support



Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and replacing them with more adaptive patterns; it is often used to address anxiety, depression, panic, and mood-related concerns by teaching practical skills for managing symptoms. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) combines acceptance strategies and values-based action to help people live more fully despite difficult thoughts or feelings, which can be useful for stress, grief, and life transitions. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathic listening and collaboration, creating space for people to explore their own goals and build a stronger sense of self.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Adrianna will work collaboratively with each client to determine which combination of methods best fits their needs, goals, and preferences. This collaborative fit helps guide treatment decisions and adjust techniques as progress is made.

Online therapy with Adrianna is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and accessibility. These formats allow clients to schedule sessions around work and family commitments, access support from their home or workplace, and continue consistent care when in-person meetings are not possible. The variety of options supports different communication styles and treatment tasks while preserving a straightforward path to ongoing therapeutic work.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Adrianna address?
She works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, trauma and abuse, relationship and family problems, grief, parenting, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and related mood and adjustment concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style combines attentive listening and compassion with goal-oriented work, using practical strategies to help clients build coping skills and make measurable progress.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Adrianna has five years of practice as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in New York and previously provided services under supervision for two additional years.
What are her credentials and practice location?
She holds the LMHC credential and is licensed in New York with license number NY LMHC 009296, and she practices from New York.
Does she offer services in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English only and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
Which session formats are available?
Adrianna offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are therapy costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working with her?
Prospective clients should select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietySelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changesCoaching

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesBipolar disorderCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationEmptinessFamily problemsLife purposeMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Young adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

5+ years

Licensed

New York

Languages

English