- Client-centered listening
- Cognitive behavioral tools
- Mindfulness practices
About Alanna
Alanna Kardon-Alkalay is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in New York with 15 years of experience. She has worked in agencies, schools, and private practice supporting adults with concerns like depression, anxiety, ADHD, eating issues, and relationship or parenting stress. She focuses on listening closely and building trust so people can talk through what matters most to them.
Earlier work included preventive services for children and family support, an adult mental health day program, and a contract role in a New York public school system. That range exposed her to trauma-related concerns, including post-traumatic stress and experiences of sexual or emotional abuse. These experiences inform how she approaches safety and pacing in sessions.
She earned a Master’s degree from Fordham University in Tarrytown, New York, with clinical training in individual counseling and family systems. The LCSW credential is listed as NY LCSW. Her background combines practice in community settings with ongoing private practice work.
In session she commonly uses cognitive behavioral techniques alongside client-centered ideas. She also draws on mindfulness, narrative, and psychodynamic perspectives when they fit a person’s needs. Plans are made together and adjusted as life changes so sessions stay relevant to real goals.
Alanna emphasizes respect, dignity, and professional ethics in the therapeutic relationship. She encourages clients to use their existing strengths and to try mindfulness practices that feel meaningful, whether that is meditation or spending time in nature.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-centered work means the therapist follows the client's lead, listens closely, and helps shape goals based on what matters most to the person. This approach supports building trust and clear communication about priorities.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying patterns of thought and behavior and testing small changes to improve mood and functioning. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, ADHD-related routines, and coping with life transitions.
Mindfulness Therapy encourages present-moment noticing through simple practices like guided breathing or mindful activities in daily life. It can reduce rumination and help people manage stress and compassion fatigue.
Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the client to try techniques, see what helps, and adjust plans over time based on goals and preferences.
Session formats are not listed in the provided biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, avoid travel time, and use brief check-ins when schedules demand a shorter option. Therapists can also suggest activities to practice between meetings so progress continues between sessions.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, eating issues, addictions, trauma and related concerns such as grief, intimacy problems, and parenting challenges.
What is her therapy style like?
Sessions emphasize listening and collaboration. She blends client-centered care with cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness to address practical problems and personal meaning.
How much experience does she have?
She has 15 years of professional experience in agencies, schools, and private practice working with adults and families in various community settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds a Master’s degree and is a New York Licensed Clinical Social Worker, practicing from New York.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does pricing and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work together?
Use the Start Therapy button, fill out the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist’s availability.
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