I am licensed in New York with 40 years of professional work experience. I work with children adolescents and adults of all ages for 40 years. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, LGBTQ+ related issues, coping with grief and loss, depression, OCD-obsessions and compulsions, ADD, ADHD, learning disabilities, relationship conflicts, developmental disabilities, disabilities of all types physical as well as emotional, autism, substance abuse and addictions. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!
Additional areas of focus: Trauma and abuse, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Codependency, Communication problems, Control issues, Divorce and separation, Emptiness, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Gender dysphoria, Guilt and shame, HIV / AIDS, Impulsivity, Intellectual disability, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Trauma-Focused Therapy
NY LCSW-R 032697
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Mary Alfinito. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
I find Mary to be extremely thoughtful, compassionate, and knoweledgeable. I have a special appreciation for her ability to listen actively and ask powerful questions that challenge me to think deeply.
Written on Oct 07, 2024 after therapy with Mary for 1 month on issues concerning depression, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Mary listens to me and helps me move forward in life with constructive talk and solutions. I’m very happy with her as my therapist!
Written on Sep 16, 2024 after therapy with Mary for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
Mary is wonderful and listens
Written on Jul 04, 2024 after therapy with Mary for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, and adhd
Mary is a wonderful person who understands me completely. She is very caring and sympathetic. I am always happy to speak to her knowing I will have great results
Written on May 23, 2024 after therapy with Mary for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
Mary is considerate and respectful, she is also happy to listen to my needs and meets me where I am. I feel she has changed her style of talking to me as she has learned more about me and how I operate which I really appreciate. Would definitely recommend her to anyone!
Written on May 12, 2024 after therapy with Mary for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and grief
Mary has been such a wonderful support for me in a time of need. She has been a pair of ears to hear out my concerns and struggles and has helped me discuss options for me to overcome issues I’ve been having personally and in my relationship. She is very knowledgeable and has a lot of experience which certainly helped when I discussed issues with my relationship and work related issues that impacted the relationship. She has been an invaluable support that I needed during this time and I am very grateful for that!
Written on Apr 10, 2024 after therapy with Mary for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes