Alona Perlin, LCSW - Therapist in New York

Stress and anxiety
Trauma and grief
ACT and CBT methods

About Alona

Alona Perlin is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 15 years of experience based in New York. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, addictions, and grief. Sessions are conducted in English and Russian. She notes additional focus on issues such as abandonment, adoption and foster care, attachment difficulties, and caregiver stress.

Alona combines listening with practical feedback. She invites people to describe what feels stuck or overwhelming and then helps them name workable next steps. In early sessions she asks about the concerns that brought someone in and gathers background details to shape the work together.

Her approach draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Attachment-Based methods, and Client-Centered Therapy. That mix is used to help people notice patterns, practice new skills, and make choices that align with what matters to them. Therapy can include observable exercises, thought work, and attention to relationship dynamics.

Alona has worked with clients across a range of life transitions and complex histories. She describes sessions as a balance of listening, feedback, and practical support aimed at helping people feel more grounded and better able to manage day-to-day challenges. She offers individual and couples counseling via telehealth for New York and New Jersey clients.

To begin, a person completes a short matching questionnaire and schedules a first session. Session fees vary with location and use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How Alona uses therapy approaches online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and taking small actions that fit what matters to the individual. It can help when someone feels directionless or stuck after a life change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thinking and behavior patterns and teaches concrete skills to reduce anxiety and low mood. It is useful for stress, worry, and depression.

Choosing an approach is part of the work together. Alona will collaborate with each person to decide which methods best fit their goals and preferences. That choice can change over time as goals and needs evolve.

Confirm the online session formats available before booking, as session types are not listed here. Online appointments can make it easier to fit therapy into daily life by removing commute time and allowing shorter check-ins when needed. Some sessions may be more focused on skill practice, while others may involve deeper conversation about relationships and past experiences. The emphasis is on practical support and tools that can be used between meetings to manage stress and find clearer direction.

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 issues Attachment issues Autism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issues Body image Caregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependency Commitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shame Immigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / loneliness JealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issues Mood disorders Multicultural 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 issues Young 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

Listed in

New York, New Jersey

Languages

English, Russian

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, addictions, and grief. She also focuses on issues like abandonment, adoption and foster care, attachment issues, and caregiver stress.

How would she approach feeling stuck?

She balances attentive listening with concrete feedback and skill practice. Sessions often include identifying unhelpful patterns and trying practical steps to change them.

How much experience does she have?

She has 15 years of clinical experience working with adults across a range of life transitions and complex histories.

What are her credentials and location?

She is an LCSW licensed in New Jersey and New York and practices from New York.

Can I work with her in another language?

Sessions are offered in English and Russian.

Does she accept clients from other countries?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions structured and paid?

Session fees vary with location and are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Confirm current session options and formats before booking.

How do I begin working with her?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.