Alona Perlin - Mental Health Counselor | The Center for Internet & Technology Addiction

Accepting new clients

15 years experience

About Alona Perlin

Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or in need of someone who truly listens? I’m a supportive, non-judgmental and down-to-earth therapist who genuinely cares about the people I work with. Clients often tell me that they feel comfortable opening to me and appreciate a space where they can feel like themselves. I work with individuals with Anxiety, Depression, grief, LGBTQIA concerns. I take time to understand your unique experience and tailor our work, so it is helpful and not one size fits all. Clients often tell me that they feel comfortable opening up to me and appreciate having a space where they can be themselves without fear and judgment. You don’t need to do this alone.

I take time to understand your unique experience and tailor our work so it actually feels helpful and not, one size-fits all.
I work with individuals navigating Anxiety, Depression, relationship challenges, grief, trauma and the LGBQIA community. Additionally, I provide individual/couples counseling sessions via Telehealth with both NY and NJ clients.
In our sessions, you can expect a balance of listening, feedback and practical support. My goal is to help you feel more grounded,, understood and equipped to handle what life throws at you.

Starting your healing journey takes bravery, and you deserve recognition for making this important decision. I’ll support you in a way that matches your speed and comfort. During our first session, I’ll ask about the concerns that led you to seek therapy, gather some general background details, and discuss any other information relevant to your treatment.

I am genuinely looking forward to meeting you and supporting you through this journey.

Licenses

LCSW

096305

LCSW

44SC06669100

Professional experience

Addictions
Depression
Grief
Relationship issues
Self esteem
Stress, Anxiety
Trauma and abuse

Additional Focus Areas

Abandonment
Adoption and foster care
Aging and geriatric issues
Attachment issues
Autism and Asperger Syndrome
Avoidant personality
Blended family issues
Body image
Caregiver issues and stress
Co-morbidity
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Dependent personality
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Emptiness
Family of origin issues
Family problems
First responder issues
Forgiveness
Gender dysphoria
Guilt and shame
Immigration issues
Impulsivity
Infidelity
Intellectual disability
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Midlife crisis
Money and financial issues
Mood disorders
Multicultural concerns
Narcissism
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Personality disorders
Phobias
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Post-traumatic stress
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-harm
Self-love
Sexual assault and abuse
Sexuality
Social anxiety and phobia
Traumatic brain injury
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Women's issues
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Clinical Approaches

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
Imago Relationship Therapy
Jungian Therapy
Mindfulness Therapy
Narrative Therapy
Psychodynamic Therapy
Solution-Focused Therapy
Trauma-Focused Therapy

Languages

English
Russian

14 Reviews

“Listens with compassion and empathy.”

“Alona responds in a timely manner and has always helped dig into the roots of our problems”

“Mrs Perlin puts intention and effort to understand not only my situation but me as an individual.”

“Amazing, compassionate, experienced therapist who got me through my first month after my mom passed away. She was exactly what i needed and would see her again but hopefully it wont be necessary”

“We are very satisfied with the service we are getting. I highly recommend our therapist Alona, she has helped us navigate a difficult time, offering guidance, and practical tools that have improved my relationship with my partner. We feel more supported and hopeful. Thanks to her!”

“Alona is fantastic to work with. From the beginning she works to understand fully any issues you may be facing. She is very easy to speak to and always makes you feel that she is on your team. Alona is also very good at challenging the thoughts or ideas you have in a way that makes you feel encouraged to grow. She stays with you and keeps track of small details and quickly remembers everything you have talked about.”

“Alona is an excellent therapist. Thx”

“Alona was a very empathetic, caring person and a great listener. She was able to help me gather my bearings in a short amount of time. She has also offered great strategies to help me cope with some of my problems. I do recommend her!”

“Only been using BetterHelp for 5 seasons now, and absolutely love the flexibility and different ways to communicate, starting to see a difference but still have a lot of work to do”

“Alona made me feel heard, understood, and helped me gain awareness of my situation.”

“Alona is a truly great therapist. She is truly understanding and empathetic and super supportive while also holding you accountable.”

“Alona is a great listener. She considers both my feelings and those of my partner and acts as a fantastic sounding board. Alona asks good questions and helps sort out the thoughts you have in your mind. We would both highly recommend Alona. She makes every minute count in our sessions!”

“I’d like to say Alona is very well rounded and really knows what she’s doing. I appreciate her expertise and experience in my situation”

“A great therapist, there is always progress made with every call. She is a very pleasant person to talk to, also very understanding.”

These reviews represent a few of the most recent positive reviews from the therapist's clients on BetterHelp. Some people's experience may be different.