- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- ACT and CBT
- Goal-focused work
About Adrianna
Adrianna Restiano is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in New York with five years of post-licensure experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem struggles, and life changes. Sessions center on listening and practical steps to address immediate concerns.
Adrianna uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy alongside approaches like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. She combines attention to emotions with clear, goal-focused strategies. That helps people notice patterns and try small shifts that can change day-to-day functioning.
Her background includes supporting people through crisis, grief, trauma and abuse, and parenting-related strain. She also works with mood-related concerns such as bipolar disorder, panic attacks, and Seasonal Affective Disorder. Other focus areas include attachment issues, communication problems, codependency, and caregiver stress.
In session, Adrianna emphasizes active listening and collaborative goal-setting. She will talk through what matters most to the client and offer practical tools to try between meetings. Conversations are straightforward and paced to each person's needs.
To begin, she asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Payment is handled through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Sessions are conducted in English and international clients are not accepted.
How Adrianna uses EFT, ACT and CBT in remote sessions
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on identifying and naming emotions and the relationship patterns they create. It can help people notice recurring emotional reactions and try different ways of responding to those feelings. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choosing actions that align with personal values. That approach is often used for anxiety, low mood, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and uses practical exercises to shift unhelpful patterns. CBT can be helpful for panic, mood symptoms, and everyday stress. Finding the best approach is part of the work. Adrianna will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. She adjusts techniques based on what seems most useful during early sessions. Confirm the available session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-in meetings when needed. Many people find remote sessions helpful for maintaining consistency while managing day-to-day responsibilities.Areas of expertise
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Adrianna address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, coping with life changes, grief, trauma and related issues listed in her specialties.
What therapeutic approaches does she use?
Adrianna uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Existential Therapy as part of her practice.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of experience as an LMHC in New York, with two additional years of supervised practice before licensure.
What credential and location apply to her practice?
Adrianna is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) licensed in New York and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are payments and cost handled?
Session cost varies with location and is managed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with Adrianna?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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