Therapist profile
Renee Alfieri, LMHC
LMHC in New York - Relationships and Addictions
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- Addictions support
- Relationship issues
- CBT and mindfulness
About Renee
Renee Alfieri is a New York Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with 10 years of professional experience. She helps people who are dealing with addiction, relationship strain, low self-esteem, depression, and motivation challenges. Sessions are conducted in English and she accepts international clients.
Renee frames therapy around practical conversation. She listens to what matters most and then helps people try small, concrete steps to change difficult patterns. That can mean examining thoughts that worsen anxiety, testing new ways to talk with a partner, or setting short goals to build momentum after a relapse.
Her work draws on client-centered methods that keep the person's priorities at the center. She also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thinking and mindfulness to reduce reactivity. When motivation is low, she integrates motivational interviewing to support commitment to change.
Common areas she addresses include parenting strain, grief, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related concerns, eating issues, career stress, and compassion fatigue. She also helps with attachment and blended family questions, adoption and foster care related challenges, and caregiving stress.
Renee describes therapy as a collaborative process. She and the client agree on goals and practical steps, then review progress and adjust as needed. The work tends to be straightforward, with tasks and conversations designed to fit into everyday life and responsibilities.
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How Renee’s approaches translate to online work
Renee uses client-centered therapy to focus on what the client says matters most. That approach emphasizes listening, reflecting, and shaping sessions around the person’s immediate concerns and goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to spot unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors; CBT works well for anxiety, depression, and relationship patterns. Mindfulness Therapy is used to help reduce reactivity and increase present-moment awareness, which can be helpful for stress, cravings, and emotional ups and downs.Choosing the right mix of methods is a shared process. Renee will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, then suggest approaches to try. She checks in on what helps and adapts plans so the work stays relevant to everyday life.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm the available online options before booking. Many people find online sessions easier to fit into a busy day, allow for shorter check-ins, or remove travel time. Online meetings can make it simpler to keep regular contact while juggling parenting, work, and other responsibilities, and the therapist will work with the client to arrange times and a session rhythm that fits their schedule.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
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What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with a wide range of concerns including addictions, relationship strain, anxiety, depression, parenting stress, and grief.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and person-centered, using dialogue, goal-setting, and techniques from CBT and mindfulness to address daily problems.
How much experience does she have?
Renee has 10 years of professional experience working with adults on issues like motivation, self-esteem, and recovery from substance use.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a New York Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing from New York.
Can she work with non-US or international clients?
Yes. Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Session formats are not specified here; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does cost work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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