Alona Perlin
LCSW offering ACT, CBT, and DBT-informed therapy
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About
Alona Perlin, LCSW, is a licensed clinician practicing in New York with 15 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, grief, and concerns related to self esteem. Her practice also addresses a wide range of related issues including attachment and abandonment, caregiving strain, blended family dynamics, body image, and challenges tied to adoption and foster care.
Her clinical work is informed by several evidence-based approaches, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy. Sessions aim to blend listening, feedback, and practical tools so that the work aligns with each person’s situation rather than following a one-size-fits-all plan. She provides individual and couples counseling and offers telehealth sessions for clients in New York and New Jersey.
Perlin conducts therapy in English and Russian. She frames therapy as a collaborative process, gathering background information and the concerns that brought someone to therapy during the initial meeting. Prospective clients are invited to begin by completing a brief matching questionnaire to determine fit and next steps.
Her clinical work is informed by several evidence-based approaches, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy. Sessions aim to blend listening, feedback, and practical tools so that the work aligns with each person’s situation rather than following a one-size-fits-all plan. She provides individual and couples counseling and offers telehealth sessions for clients in New York and New Jersey.
Perlin conducts therapy in English and Russian. She frames therapy as a collaborative process, gathering background information and the concerns that brought someone to therapy during the initial meeting. Prospective clients are invited to begin by completing a brief matching questionnaire to determine fit and next steps.
- Location:
- New York, United States
- Years Experience:
- 15
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English, Russian
- Therapist of Color:
- No
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem, Depression
Other areas of experience: Addictions, Grief, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Avoidant personality, Blended family issues, Body image, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Dependent personality, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Family of origin issues, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Gender dysphoria, Immigration issues, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Intellectual disability, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Narcissism, Personality disorders, Phobias, Post-traumatic stress, Self-harm, Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexuality, Traumatic brain injury, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Therapeutic approach: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, Jungian Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: NJ LCSW 44SC06669100, NY LCSW 096305
- NPI Number: 1811351653
- License: LCSW (New York), LCSW (New Jersey)
Online therapy options and evidence-informed approaches
Alona Perlin uses a mix of therapies tailored to each person. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people clarify values and take small actions toward them while learning to live with difficult thoughts and feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce distress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy contributes skills for emotion regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, and managing intense states.
These approaches are offered in a collaborative format that combines attentive listening with practical skills and reflective exploration. Attachment-Based Therapy and Emotionally-Focused Therapy can be drawn on when relational patterns and attachment concerns are central to the work. Client-Centered Therapy principles guide the therapeutic stance across sessions.
Telehealth options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These formats support continuity of care for clients in New York and New Jersey and allow flexibility in how someone prefers to engage.
What is Alona Perlin's professional background?
Alona Perlin has 15 years of clinical experience working with issues such as anxiety, depression, relationships, trauma and grief.
What credentials does she hold?
She is an LCSW and holds licenses NJ LCSW 44SC06669100 and NY LCSW 096305.
Which languages does she work in?
She provides therapy in English and Russian.
Where is her practice based?
Her practice is based in New York and she offers services to clients in New York and New Jersey by telehealth.
How can clients work with her remotely?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as ways to engage in therapy.
Does she accept international clients?
The profile indicates she does not accept international clients.
What does therapy cost?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How does someone get started with her?
To begin, use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire to determine fit and next steps.