Mary Alfinito
Experienced, supportive therapy for life’s complex challenges
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About
Mary Alfinito, LCSW-R, is a New York-licensed clinical social worker with 40 years of professional experience providing therapy to children, adolescents, and adults across the lifespan. Her work draws on decades of supporting people through a wide range of concerns, including stress and anxiety, depression, grief and loss, and LGBTQ+ related issues.
She also has experience helping clients navigate OCD-related obsessions and compulsions, ADD and ADHD, learning differences, relationship conflict, and challenges connected to developmental disabilities. Her background includes working with autism and a broad spectrum of disabilities, including physical and emotional disabilities, as well as substance use and addiction concerns.
Mary focuses on creating a welcoming, nonjudgmental space where clients can speak openly about what they are experiencing and what they hope will change. She approaches therapy as a supportive process that helps individuals build understanding, strengthen coping skills, and take meaningful steps forward at a pace that fits their needs.
She also has experience helping clients navigate OCD-related obsessions and compulsions, ADD and ADHD, learning differences, relationship conflict, and challenges connected to developmental disabilities. Her background includes working with autism and a broad spectrum of disabilities, including physical and emotional disabilities, as well as substance use and addiction concerns.
Mary focuses on creating a welcoming, nonjudgmental space where clients can speak openly about what they are experiencing and what they hope will change. She approaches therapy as a supportive process that helps individuals build understanding, strengthen coping skills, and take meaningful steps forward at a pace that fits their needs.
- Location:
- New York, United States
- Years Experience:
- 40
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- No
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Grief, Depression, ADHD
Other areas of experience: Trauma and abuse, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Body image, Codependency, Communication problems, Control issues, Divorce and separation, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Gender dysphoria, HIV / AIDS, Impulsivity, Intellectual disability, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Post-traumatic stress, Self-love, Sexuality, Workplace issues
Therapeutic approach:Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Trauma-Focused Therapy
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: NY LCSW-R 032697
- NPI Number: 1205950169
- License: LCSW-R (New York)
Online Therapy Approaches That Meet You Where You Are
Mary Alfinito, LCSW-R, integrates evidence-informed methods that can translate well to online therapy. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and building practical strategies to shift mood and behavior. It is often used to support concerns like anxiety, depression, and stress by strengthening everyday coping skills.Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) adds a skills-based approach for managing intense emotions, improving relationships, and increasing distress tolerance. It can be especially helpful for people who feel overwhelmed, stuck in reactive patterns, or unsure how to balance acceptance with change.
Trauma-Focused Therapy offers structured support for understanding the impact of difficult experiences and developing tools to reduce the ways trauma can show up in daily life, including hypervigilance, avoidance, or emotional numbness.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Mary works collaboratively with clients to clarify goals, preferences, and what has or has not helped before, then adapts the work to fit the client’s needs over time.
Online therapy can make it easier to stay consistent with care through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. This flexibility can support busy schedules, reduce travel barriers, and offer more ways to connect between sessions.
How much experience does Mary Alfinito have?
Mary Alfinito has 40 years of professional experience providing therapy.
Is Mary Alfinito a licensed therapist?
Yes. Mary Alfinito is licensed in New York as an LCSW-R (Licensed Clinical Social Worker - R), NY LCSW-R 032697.
In which languages does Mary Alfinito provide therapy?
Mary Alfinito provides therapy in English.
Where is Mary Alfinito located?
Mary Alfinito is located in New York.
How can I work with Mary Alfinito as my therapist?
You can work with Mary Alfinito through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, depending on what fits your needs and availability.
Does Mary Alfinito work with international clients?
No. Mary Alfinito does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Mary Alfinito cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the “Start Therapy” button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the “Start Therapy” button and complete a short questionnaire to help match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.