Licensed clinical social worker recordNew York

Alona Perlin, LCSW

New York

Alona Perlin, LCSW - Stress and relationship concerns

Credentials check

Credentials: LCSW
Licensed in New York: LCSW, licence 096305
Licensed in New Jersey: LCSW, licence 44SC06669100
NPI: 1811351653
Experience: 15 years
Languages: English, Russian
Location: New York

These details come from information Alona supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.

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AAbout

ACT and CBT methods
Attachment-focused work
English and Russian

About Alona

Alona Perlin is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New Jersey and New York with 15 years of clinical experience. She sees people in New York who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, grief, and related concerns. Sessions are offered in English and Russian.

Perlin blends practical conversation with clear, behavior-focused tools. She listens, offers feedback, and works with each person to develop steps they can use between sessions. Her approach draws on acceptance and commitment ideas, attachment-focused perspectives, and cognitive techniques to address thoughts, feelings, and everyday habits.

She also pays attention to specific life situations like abandonment, adoption and foster care histories, caregiving strain, body image, attachment struggles, and blended family dynamics. That means sessions often include problem-solving around communication, boundaries, and routines as well as processing difficult memories when needed.

People can expect an initial meeting that covers what led them to seek help, relevant background, and practical goals for therapy. Perlin balances listening with concrete suggestions and skill-building. Her work aims to help people feel steadier and more able to manage stressors in work, relationships, and family roles.

Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time and cost varies with location. International clients are not accepted. To start someone selects the See online therapy options button, completes a short matching questionnaire, and schedules a first session.

BHow sessions work

How her methods translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings while focusing on actions that match their values. It often suits people who want concrete ways to move forward despite anxiety or low mood. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns affect current connections and helps people shift those patterns in relationships and communication.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit best based on their goals, history, and preferences. That means trying strategies, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan over time.

The profile does not list specific online formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, shorten travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. People who prefer phone over video can request alternatives if they are offered. The focus is on making therapy practical and usable within everyday life rather than on any single delivery style.

CAreas of focus

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 issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problems Control issuesDependent personalityDivorce and separation Domestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purpose Midlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issues Mood 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 issues Workplace 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

DQuestions

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, and grief, plus related issues like abandonment and caregiving stress.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

She combines listening with feedback and practical skills. Sessions focus on clear steps people can use in daily life.

How long has she been practicing?

She has 15 years of clinical experience working with adults on a range of mood and relationship concerns.

Is she a licensed clinician and where is she licensed?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New Jersey and New York and based in New York.

Does she work in languages other than English?

Sessions are offered in English and Russian.

Can people outside the U.S. work with her?

International clients are not accepted at this time.

What formats are used for sessions and how much do they cost?

The profile states that sessions use a subscription model that varies with location and can be canceled at any time. Confirm current session formats before booking.

How do I begin if I want to work with her?

Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing the short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers

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