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- 15 years experience
- English and Russian
- New York and New Jersey
About Alona
Alona Perlin is a licensed clinical social worker who focuses on helping people feel steadier when life feels overwhelming. She speaks English and Russian and brings 15 years of experience to conversations about stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and relationship concerns. Her tone is down-to-earth and nonjudgmental, aimed at making it easier to talk about hard things.
She listens first and adapts her approach to what each person needs. Sessions mix listening, practical feedback, and tools that can be used between meetings. Alona draws on several methods to help people manage strong emotions and painful memories without overwhelming them.
Her work includes attention to trauma and abuse, self-esteem, addictions, and a range of related issues such as attachment challenges, caregiver stress, body image, and identity concerns. She also supports people navigating challenges tied to adoption, aging, and neurodiversity like autism and Asperger syndrome.
Alona is licensed as an LCSW in New Jersey and New York and uses that clinical background to guide treatment choices. In early sessions she asks about the problems that brought someone to therapy and collects basic background details to shape a treatment plan that fits the person’s goals and pace.
She encourages small, practical steps alongside deeper emotional work. People can expect clear suggestions, space to talk, and collaborative planning so progress feels achievable. To begin, the site matching process and scheduling guide next steps.
She listens first and adapts her approach to what each person needs. Sessions mix listening, practical feedback, and tools that can be used between meetings. Alona draws on several methods to help people manage strong emotions and painful memories without overwhelming them.
Her work includes attention to trauma and abuse, self-esteem, addictions, and a range of related issues such as attachment challenges, caregiver stress, body image, and identity concerns. She also supports people navigating challenges tied to adoption, aging, and neurodiversity like autism and Asperger syndrome.
Alona is licensed as an LCSW in New Jersey and New York and uses that clinical background to guide treatment choices. In early sessions she asks about the problems that brought someone to therapy and collects basic background details to shape a treatment plan that fits the person’s goals and pace.
She encourages small, practical steps alongside deeper emotional work. People can expect clear suggestions, space to talk, and collaborative planning so progress feels achievable. To begin, the site matching process and scheduling guide next steps.
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How therapeutic approaches shape online work
Alona uses approaches that combine practical skills with attention to relationships and personal values. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, encourages people to notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting stuck and to take actions that match personal values. It can help with anxiety, depression, and living with ongoing stress.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and trying new behaviors to reduce symptoms. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and problems with mood and motivation.
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships affect present connections and emotional reactions. It can help people who struggle with trust, closeness, or patterns that repeat in relationships.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will ask about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before, and then suggest methods to try together. Adjustments are made as needed so the work fits each person’s pace and priorities.
If you want online therapy here, please confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not listed in the bio. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins, avoid travel time, and offer different ways to communicate during weeks that are hectic or stressful.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsGrief
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
Credentials
New York, New Jersey
Languages
English, Russian
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and addictions, plus related issues like attachment and caregiver stress.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is listening-focused and practical, combining empathy with concrete feedback and skills people can use between sessions.
What is her professional background?
She has 15 years of clinical experience working in mental health settings and with individuals facing emotional and relational challenges.
Where is she licensed and located?
She is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, licensed in New Jersey and New York and practices from New York.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Russian.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does pricing and payment work?
Cost varies with location and therapist scheduling; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.