About Steven
Steven Sanfilippo is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in New York. He brings 11 years of experience to sessions and focuses on helping people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, and issues with addictions. He also supports concerns like self-esteem, grief, intimacy-related problems, sleep, anger, career worries, LGBT-related stress, and family-related pressures.
His style centers on the person in front of him. He uses client-centered therapy to listen and respond to each individual's needs.
How Steven works
Dialectical Behavior Therapy, mindfulness practices, and motivational interviewing are available tools he draws on when they fit the situation. Sessions usually start by identifying immediate problems and practical goals. He works to break issues into clear steps and teaches skills people can use between appointments.
Mindfulness is used to help manage strong emotions and to build attention and calm. Steven often combines straight talk with gentle questioning. He can include spiritual practice if a person wants that kind of support, and belief is never required for work to move forward.
He aims to adapt methods to each person's life and values. He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging for remote work. Sessions are arranged through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
To begin, clients use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to availability.
Steven lists 4 ways of working on the entry:
What Steven works with
The areas below are the ones Steven selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
Also listed
- Addictions
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- LGBT
- Self esteem
- Sleeping disorders
Training and background
| Register | LMHC |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 11 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | New York |
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Online support options
Online approaches that meet you where you are
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening closely and following a person's pace. The therapist reflects what he hears, helps clarify goals, and supports decisions people make about change. This style is useful when someone needs a steady, understanding presence and practical direction.Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches skills for managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness. It offers concrete tools for situations with anger, relationship conflict, or patterns of risky behavior. Mindfulness therapy helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting swept away by them, which can reduce anxiety and improve sleep and focus.
Choosing an approach is a team effort. Steven will discuss options, test what works, and adjust methods based on goals and personal preferences. The process is collaborative, and treatment plans can shift as needs change.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video lets people work face-to-face from different locations. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit into a busy day. Live chat and text messaging allow shorter check-ins and ongoing written support between sessions. These options make scheduling more flexible and can help therapy fit into daily life.
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