Alona Perlin, LCSW
Supportive therapy tailored to your life
- Warm nonjudgmental support
- Practical coping strategies
- Individualized telehealth care
About Alona Perlin
Alona Perlin, LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker with 15 years of experience providing supportive, down-to-earth therapy for people who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or simply in need of a steady place to be heard. She offers a non-judgmental space where clients can show up as themselves while working through what feels heavy, confusing, or hard to manage alone.
She works with individuals navigating anxiety, depression, grief, relationship challenges, and trauma and abuse, and she also supports LGBTQIA concerns. Alona takes time to understand each person’s unique experience and tailors therapy so it feels practical and relevant rather than one size fits all. Sessions are designed to include attentive listening along with thoughtful feedback and concrete tools, with the aim of helping clients feel more grounded, understood, and better equipped for day-to-day life.
Alona provides telehealth counseling for clients in New York and New Jersey. In the first session, she focuses on what brought someone to therapy, gathers helpful background information, and collaborates on what support might look like moving forward, at a pace that matches each client’s comfort.
She works with individuals navigating anxiety, depression, grief, relationship challenges, and trauma and abuse, and she also supports LGBTQIA concerns. Alona takes time to understand each person’s unique experience and tailors therapy so it feels practical and relevant rather than one size fits all. Sessions are designed to include attentive listening along with thoughtful feedback and concrete tools, with the aim of helping clients feel more grounded, understood, and better equipped for day-to-day life.
Alona provides telehealth counseling for clients in New York and New Jersey. In the first session, she focuses on what brought someone to therapy, gathers helpful background information, and collaborates on what support might look like moving forward, at a pace that matches each client’s comfort.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung 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 Imago Relationship Therapy Jungian Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Alona Perlin have?
Alona Perlin has 15 years of experience.
Is Alona Perlin a licensed therapist?
Yes. Alona Perlin is an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker). She holds licenses in New Jersey (NJ LCSW 44SC06669100) and New York (NY LCSW 096305).
In which languages does Alona Perlin provide therapy?
Alona Perlin provides therapy in English and Russian.
Where is Alona Perlin located?
Alona Perlin is located in New York.
How can I work with Alona Perlin as my therapist?
You can work with Alona Perlin through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, depending on what works best for your needs and scheduling.
Does Alona Perlin work with international clients?
No. Alona Perlin does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Alona Perlin 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.
Therapeutic Approaches That Translate Well to Online Care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting pulled into them, while also taking steps toward what matters most. It is often used to support concerns like anxiety, stress, and low mood by building psychological flexibility and values-based action.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying patterns in thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, then practicing more helpful alternatives. This structured approach can be especially useful for challenges such as anxiety and depression, as well as day-to-day coping and problem-solving.
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early and current relationships shape emotional needs, trust, and connection. It can be a meaningful fit for relationship concerns, attachment issues, and the lingering impact of abandonment or trauma and abuse.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Alona Perlin works collaboratively with clients to understand their goals, preferences, and what has or has not helped in the past, then adjusts the pace and focus so therapy feels personalized and workable.
Online therapy also offers practical flexibility. Clients can meet through video calls or phone sessions, and can use live chat or text-based messaging when that format feels more accessible. This can make it easier to stay consistent with support, even with a busy schedule.