- LMHC in New York
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Anxiety and depression
About Adrianna
Adrianna Restiano is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in New York with five years of post-licensure experience. She focuses on helping people manage anxiety, depression, stress, and major life changes with direct, practical support. Adrianna uses clear listening and goal-oriented conversations so people can take steps toward feeling better.
Her work combines several evidence-based approaches to match each person's needs. She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify values and take meaningful action. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and build new coping skills. Client-centered and emotionally focused methods guide warm, empathetic conversations about relationships, intimacy, and attachment patterns.
Adrianna has supported people coping with trauma, grief, parenting strain, caregiver stress, and mood disorders. She also helps those navigating issues like body image, codependency, panic attacks, ADHD, and coping with natural or human-caused disaster. Sessions aim to be practical and readable, with a mix of listening, skill-building, and steps you can try between meetings.
People working with her can expect collaboration on goals and homework that fits everyday life. She emphasizes clear guidance and compassionate presence while people practice new ways of responding to stress. Her style is straightforward and warm rather than clinical.
To begin, visitors choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability. Fees vary with location and the subscription model can be canceled at any time.
How Adrianna’s Approaches Work Online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people identify what matters most to them and take small actions toward those values, even when painful thoughts or feelings show up. This approach can be useful for anxiety, depression, and making life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting and changing unhelpful thought patterns and building practical skills for stress, panic symptoms, and mood shifts. Client-centered therapy centers on a warm, nonjudgmental conversation where the person leads the pace and topics while the therapist offers empathy and reflection to support growth.Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. Adrianna will discuss what feels most useful, try techniques together, and adjust based on what meets the person's goals and preferences. The plan evolves with regular check-ins so work stays relevant to everyday life.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Many people appreciate being able to practice skills between sessions and bring real-life examples to talk through during meetings.
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Experience
5+ years
Credentials
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues can be addressed in sessions?
Adrianna helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem concerns, relationship and intimacy challenges, grief, trauma, parenting strain, mood disorders, and coping with natural or human-caused disaster.
What is her therapeutic style like?
The approach is listening-focused, compassionate, and goal-oriented, combining skills practice with supportive conversation to help people make practical changes.
How much experience does she have?
She has five years as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor after licensure, plus two additional years providing services under supervision earlier in her career.
Where is she licensed and located?
She is a New York Licensed Mental Health Counselor (NY LMHC) and practices from New York.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English only.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; confirm current session options with the booking process before scheduling.
How are fees handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.