Alona Perlin

Supportive LCSW offering practical therapy

LCSW New York

Experience: 15 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English, Russian

About Alona

Alona Perlin is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and relationship struggles. With 15 years of clinical experience, she creates a down-to-earth, nonjudgmental space where clients can speak honestly and work toward practical change.

Background and approach

She balances attentive listening with actionable strategies so sessions feel relevant rather than one-size-fits-all. Her work draws on evidence-informed approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).

Alona meets clients where they are, taking time to understand each person’s history and goals before tailoring interventions. She offers care in English and Russian and holds LCSW licensure in New Jersey and New York, providing clinical support for people located in New York.

Throughout the process she aims to help clients feel more grounded, understood, and equipped to manage life’s challenges. New clients begin by completing a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to her availability.

Her approach combines empathy, clinical expertise, and practical tools to support lasting progress.

Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Care

Alona often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop practical skills to manage symptoms such as anxiety and depression. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is another approach she draws on to support values-based living and to build psychological flexibility when people face difficult emotions and life changes. Attachment-Based Therapy is used to explore relational patterns and to strengthen ways of relating to others, which can be helpful for connection and communication concerns.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and is done collaboratively. She listens to each person’s concerns and goals, discusses different strategies, and tailors the plan to fit preferences and needs rather than prescribing a single method from the outset.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and access. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity when life gets complicated, and use different modes of interaction when particular tools or supports are needed.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she commonly address?

She works with people experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and relationship difficulties, and also focuses on issues such as addiction and self-esteem.

What therapeutic style can I expect in sessions?

The approach combines active listening with practical interventions and may include CBT, ACT, DBT, attachment-based work, and client-centered techniques to match client needs.

How long has this therapist been practicing?

She brings 15 years of clinical experience to her work, which informs a grounded, pragmatic style of care.

Where is she licensed and based?

She is an LCSW licensed in New Jersey (NJ LCSW 44SC06669100) and New York (NY LCSW 096305) and provides services for people located in New York.

Does she work in languages other than English?

Sessions are available in English and Russian, and she is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats are offered?

Clients can connect through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on their preference and availability.

How is pricing handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with this therapist?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuse Self esteem Depression

Also works with

Addictions Grief

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyGottman MethodImago Relationship TherapyJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

15+ years

Licensed

New York, New Jersey

Languages

English, Russian