Hello, my name is Alona and I am a compassionate, relatable, and patient therapist licensed in New York State. I received training from prestigious institutions such as Columbia University and NYU. With 15 years of clinical experience, I have supported clients dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma, abuse, grief, and self-esteem issues. I am committed to treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and authenticity. I understand that prospective clients seek a therapist who genuinely cares about their well-being, and I embrace these qualities.
I will customize our dialogue and treatment to address your unique needs, utilizing approaches such as traditional talk therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Seeking a more fulfilling and joyful life takes courage, and taking the first step toward change is commendable. I will support and empower you throughout this journey. Thank you for reading my description. I look forward to meeting you. Alona.
Additional areas of focus: Abandonment, Aging and geriatric issues, Attachment issues, Avoidant personality, Blended family issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Co-morbidity, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Dependent personality, Divorce and separation, Emptiness, Family problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Immigration issues, Infidelity, Intellectual disability, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Phobias, 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, Mindfulness Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
NY LCSW 096305
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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
Alona is a truly great therapist. She is truly understanding and empathetic and super supportive while also holding you accountable.
Written on Mar 12, 2025 after therapy with Alona for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd