- Addiction and mood support
- Focus on daily skills
- Collaborative goal setting
About Renee
Renee Alfieri is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) in New York with ten years of clinical experience. She focuses on helping people manage addiction, depression, anxiety, and relationship concerns. Her approach is respectful and practical, aimed at helping clients take steady steps toward feeling better.
Renee centers her work on adapting conversations and plans to each person’s needs. She uses straightforward strategies that fit into daily life rather than one-size-fits-all solutions. Clients can expect a calm, empathic presence and guidance on concrete skills like coping strategies and problem-solving.
Her practice often addresses self-esteem, motivation, and confidence alongside emotional struggles. She also works with issues such as grief, parenting stress, compassion fatigue, and intimacy-related concerns. Codependency and attachment issues are included among her focused areas when relevant to a client’s goals.
Renee draws on a mix of practical therapies to help people change patterns that no longer serve them. She emphasizes collaboration and helps clients set realistic goals for progress. The work often moves from understanding patterns to trying small, manageable changes.
Clients who choose Renee should expect clear conversation about goals and steps to reach them. She supports people through life transitions, career stress, and the emotional fallout of trauma and loss. Her style is steady, encouraging, and oriented toward real-world improvements.
Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
Client-Centered Therapy puts the person’s experience first and focuses on listening and understanding. It helps when someone needs a supportive space to talk through feelings, relationships, or life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks down thoughts and behaviors to find practical steps for change and is often useful for anxiety, depression, and stress. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices that help reduce reactivity and improve focus.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which approaches fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That process includes trying methods, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan as progress is made.
The therapist’s biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and offering options that suit different comfort levels with video. Licensed professionals can adapt the same practical tools used in person to an online setting, focusing on skill practice, goal tracking, and regular review of progress.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Credentials
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
Areas include addictions, relationship issues, self-esteem, depression, anxiety, and stress. Additional focuses include codependency, attachment issues, eating concerns, grief, and parenting stress.
What is the therapy style like?
The approach is practical and person-centered. Sessions focus on clear goals, skill-building, and adapting strategies to each person’s needs.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
They have ten years of professional work experience in clinical settings. That background includes helping people with motivation, confidence, and coping skills.
What credential does the therapist hold and where are they based?
The clinician holds the LMHC credential and is licensed in New York. The profile lists New York as the therapist’s location.
In what languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English. The therapist also accepts international clients.
What session formats are used for appointments?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking to be sure they meet your needs.
How is pricing structured for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist’s availability.
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