Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or in need of someone who truly listens? I'm a supportive, non-judgmental and down-to-earth therapist who genuinely cares about the people I work with. Clients often tell me that they feel comfortable opening to me and appreciate a space where they can feel like themselves. I work with individuals with Anxiety, Depression, grief, LGBTQIA concerns. I take time to understand your unique experience and tailor our work, so it is helpful and not one size fits all. Clients often tell me that they feel comfortable opening up to me and appreciate having a space where they can be themselves without fear and judgment. You don’t need to do this alone.
I take time to understand your unique experience and tailor our work so it actually feels helpful and not, one size-fits all.
I work with individuals navigating Anxiety, Depression, relationship challenges, grief, trauma and the LGBQIA community
In our sessions, you can expect a balance of listening, feedback and practical support. My goal is to help you feel more grounded,, understood and equipped to handle what life throws at you.
Starting your healing journey takes bravery, and you deserve recognition for making this important decision. I'll support you in a way that matches your speed and comfort. During our first session, I’ll ask about the concerns that led you to seek therapy, gather some general background details, and discuss any other information relevant to your treatment.
I am genuinely looking forward to meeting you and supporting you through this journey.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Grief, Abandonment, Adoption and foster care, Aging and geriatric issues, Attachment issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Avoidant personality, Blended family issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Dependent personality, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Gender dysphoria, Guilt and shame, Immigration issues, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Intellectual disability, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Narcissism, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Personality disorders, Phobias, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships, Post-traumatic stress, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Traumatic brain injury, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Gottman Method, Imago Relationship Therapy, Jungian Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
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These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Alona Perlin. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Mrs Perlin puts intention and effort to understand not only my situation but me as an individual.
Written on Jan 21, 2026 after therapy with Alona for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue
Amazing, compassionate, experienced therapist who got me through my first month after my mom passed away. She was exactly what i needed and would see her again but hopefully it wont be necessary
Written on Nov 20, 2025 after therapy with Alona for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, and compassion fatigue
Alona is an excellent therapist. Thx
Written on Jun 18, 2025 after therapy with Alona for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Alona was a very empathetic, caring person and a great listener. She was able to help me gather my bearings in a short amount of time. She has also offered great strategies to help me cope with some of my problems. I do recommend her!
Written on May 15, 2025 after therapy with Alona for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Only been using BetterHelp for 5 seasons now, and absolutely love the flexibility and different ways to communicate, starting to see a difference but still have a lot of work to do
Written on May 14, 2025 after therapy with Alona for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Alona made me feel heard, understood, and helped me gain awareness of my situation.
Written on May 14, 2025 after therapy with Alona for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, bipolar disorder, and adhd