Elena Alonso

I'm Elena, a first-generation Cuban American New Yorker, therapist with nearly 18 years of experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I've had the privilege of helping people optimize their wellbeing and build healthy relationships. I began my career at New York University with a Master’s Clinical Social Work and have since worked at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center. I've provided counseling in both English and Spanish for people who experience anxiety, depression, trauma symptoms, relationship issues, school and career stress, work burnout, chronic illness. My experience includes working with young adults, adults and families where I supported clients and their loved ones through the psychological and social aspects of their diagnosis. In my prior career in corporate Human Resources, as HR executive, I helped Fortune 100 employees navigate professional challenges and transitions.

I work collaboratively with clients integrating evidence based modalities and mindful self-compassion to promote non-judgmental reflection and insight, observing the parts of your life that feel satisfying and the areas where you desire change, and transformation. I will support you to explore your experience, understand where you are stuck and why and develop possibilities for meaningful change.

First, you will set up a free consultation to see if we're a good fit. Then, in our first session, we'll do an intake-I'll ask questions about your history and what brings you into therapy. We'll identify what you want to work on and how I can help you.