- 15 years experience
- English and Russian
- New York based
About Alona
Alona Perlin is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in New York who helps people feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck. She aims to create a calm, down-to-earth space where clients can speak openly and be heard. Her style mixes listening with practical steps so people leave feeling more grounded and able to manage day-to-day challenges.
Perlin brings 15 years of experience to sessions, focusing on stress, anxiety, relationships, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, addictions, and grief. She also pays attention to concerns around abandonment, attachment issues, aging, autism and Asperger Syndrome, and adoption and foster care. Sessions reflect each person’s situation rather than a one-size-fits-all plan.
Her approach draws on evidence-informed methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy. In practice this means combining talk, validation, and concrete tools tailored to the goals you bring. She balances emotional support with skills people can use between sessions.
Perlin offers counseling in English and Russian and works with clients in New York and New Jersey. The first meeting covers current concerns, relevant history, and what feels most useful going forward. She encourages pacing the work to match each person’s comfort and readiness.
If you want focused, practical support with emotional challenges, Perlin aims to listen, reflect, and help you build coping strategies that fit your life.
How her approaches translate to online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and taking committed action even when tough feelings remain. It can help when anxiety, avoidance, or uncertainty are getting in the way of daily life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and teaches specific strategies to change them. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress management. Attachment-Based Therapy pays attention to patterns in relationships and how early connections shape current reactions, which can be useful for relationship struggles and attachment concerns.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. That process can include trying different tools and adjusting the plan as progress is made.
Confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It also supports continuing care during life changes and helps maintain momentum between in-person appointments when those are not possible.
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Experience
15+ years
Credentials
New York, New Jersey
Languages
English, Russian
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Alona commonly address?
She helps people navigate stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, self-esteem struggles, depression, addictions, and grief.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
The approach blends careful listening with practical feedback and skills work so clients feel heard and gain tools for daily life.
What background and experience does she have?
Perlin has 15 years of clinical experience working with a range of emotional and life concerns.
What are her credentials and general location?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with licensure in New Jersey and New York, and practices out of New York.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Russian.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.