Profile / United States
Adrianna Restiano, LMHC
New York
LMHC in New York - Anxiety and Depression
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Goal oriented work
About Adrianna
Adrianna Restiano is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in New York with five years of independent practice and two additional years of supervised experience. She focuses on common concerns such as depression, anxiety, stress, self-esteem, relationships, and adjusting to life changes. Adrianna works in English and aims for straightforward, goal-focused sessions.
Her approach combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with acceptance-based and relational methods. She uses CBT to notice and change unhelpful thoughts and patterns. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is used when people want to balance values-based action with acceptance of difficult feelings.
Adrianna also draws on client-centered and emotionally-focused ideas to prioritize listening and strong therapeutic connection. That means more time spent understanding what matters to a person before proposing strategies. She helps people set clear goals and then practices small, practical steps toward those goals.
Typical topics she addresses include grief, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting concerns, ADHD, mood disorders, and caregiving stress. Additional focuses include attachment issues, body image, codependency, communication problems, and coping with disasters or major life changes.
Sessions are practical and structured. Adrianna combines talking, skill practice, and short exercises to track progress. To begin, a person completes a short matching questionnaire and schedules an initial session.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
She commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify and change thought and behavior patterns that contribute to anxiety and low mood. CBT sessions focus on concrete steps, skill practice, and brief assignments to use between meetings.She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify values and take small actions even when difficult emotions are present. ACT supports work on long-term goals by combining acceptance strategies with behavior change.
Finding the right approach is part of the early work in therapy. She will collaborate with each person to decide whether CBT, ACT, or client-centered methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. That decision can change as the work progresses.
The practical advantages of online sessions include fitting meetings into a workday, reducing travel time, and allowing shorter check-ins when needed. The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work still centers on clear goals, skill practice, and checking progress between sessions.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address most often?
She commonly supports people with anxiety, depression, stress, relationship and self-esteem issues, and adjusting to life changes.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT to help notice unhelpful thoughts and test alternative responses through practical exercises and homework.
What other approaches does she use?
She blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, client-centered work, and emotionally-focused techniques to match a person’s needs and goals.
What is her professional background?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with five years of practice in New York and two years of supervised experience prior to that.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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