- Years in practice
- 15
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- New York
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Relationship issues
- Focus
- Family conflicts
About Alanna
Alanna Kardon-Alkalay is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in New York. She brings 15 years of experience working in agencies, schools, and independent practice. Many people come to her for help with stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationship concerns, and parenting questions.
She meets each person where they are and builds a plan that fits their situation. Her training includes a Master of Social Work from Fordham University where she learned individual counseling and family systems.
Background and approach
Early work ranged from preventive services for children and families to adult mental health day programs, and she also supported students through a public school contract. In independent practice she has focused on adult concerns such as eating issues, trauma and abuse, grief, and addiction. Alanna tends to use cognitive behavioral techniques to help people notice patterns and try practical changes.
She also draws on client-centered and narrative ideas to let clients tell their story and decide what matters most. Mindfulness practices are woven in for people who find present-moment work helpful. She creates individualized treatment plans with input from the person seeking help and adjusts them as needs change.
Her approach is collaborative - she takes cues from the client and works toward goals they agree on. That makes therapy feel practical and grounded in everyday life. Alanna emphasizes respect, dignity, and professional ethics in her work.
She supports parents and individuals dealing with family-related strain, caregiver stress, and life transitions, helping them use existing strengths to move forward.
What Alanna works with
Everything Alanna lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Alanna helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Parenting issues
- ADHD
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Divorce and separation
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Alanna lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches for online work and flexible sessions
Alanna often blends cognitive behavioral therapy and client-centered work in online sessions. Cognitive behavioral therapy helps people spot thought and behavior patterns and try small, practical changes to reduce anxiety or improve mood. Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening, validation, and following the client's lead so goals match what matters most to them.She also uses mindfulness strategies to help people become more aware of the present moment, which can reduce reactivity and support coping during stressful times. Together these approaches let clients tell their story, try concrete tools, and choose practices that fit their daily life. Finding the right mix is part of the work; she will collaborate with each person to decide which approaches feel most useful and adjust the plan over time.
Online sessions make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule. Video calls are useful for in-depth conversations and visual connection. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging work well for shorter check-ins, processing between sessions, or staying connected during transitions. These options provide flexibility so therapy can continue around school, work, and parenting demands.
Questions people ask about Alanna
What issues does Alanna help people with?
She works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationship and family matters, parenting issues, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, eating issues, and anger.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is collaborative and practical, combining client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness practices to set achievable goals.
How much experience does she have?
She has 15 years of experience working in agencies, schools, and independent practice supporting children, adults, and parents in various settings.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, licensed in New York and practices from that region.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can she work with clients outside the U.S.?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be conducted by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How does cost and getting started work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on therapist availability.
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