- CBT methods
- ACT techniques
- Attachment work
About Alona
Alona Perlin is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 15 years of experience based in New York. She sees adults for stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, self-esteem concerns, depression, addictions, and grief. She also notes work related to blended family issues among other focus areas. Sessions are conducted in English and Russian.
Alona uses plain, practical conversation and active listening. She balances listening with direct feedback and tools clients can use between sessions. Early meetings cover the reasons a person sought help, relevant background, and immediate concerns to set a clear starting point.
Her approach draws on several evidence-informed methods. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) supports changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify values and take action toward them. Attachment-based ideas guide work with relationship patterns and trust issues.
Clients can expect concrete strategies for managing anxiety, regulating emotions, and improving communication. Alona also integrates skills from Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) when stress or intense emotions interfere with daily life. The focus is on practical steps rather than abstract theory.
She notes experience with adoption, abandonment, caregiver stress, attachment concerns, body image, codependency, and blended family issues. Alona invites people to start with a brief intake to outline goals and plan next steps. To begin, the site process asks visitors to complete a short questionnaire and schedule a first session.
Approaches you may use online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people name what matters to them and take steps toward those values, even when anxiety or fear gets in the way. It focuses on actions and small, consistent changes to daily life. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns affect trust and closeness now, and it helps people notice and change repeating interactions that cause stress.Finding the best approach is collaborative. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has or has not helped before. Together they decide which methods to prioritize and adjust over time based on what works in session and between meetings.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking, as the biography does not list them here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and avoid travel. It also makes it simpler to maintain momentum between sessions by practicing strategies in daily life. Licensed professionals can adapt ACT and attachment-focused work to an online setting, using exercises, behavioral experiments, and communication practice tailored to the client's needs.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
New York, New Jersey
Languages
English, Russian
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she focus on?
She works with adults around stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, addictions, and grief. Blended family issues are listed among her additional focus areas.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style combines listening with practical feedback and skills. Expect a mix of conversation, coping strategies, and action-oriented steps.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 15 years of clinical experience working in social work settings and mental health care. That background informs how she structures sessions and interventions.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New Jersey and New York and practices from New York.
Which languages are offered?
Sessions are offered in English and Russian.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. The site notes that costs differ depending on where a client is located.
How do I begin working together?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site process.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.