- Client-centered approach
- DBT skills
- Mindfulness practices
About Steven
Steven Sanfilippo is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in New York. He focuses on helping people who feel stuck by listening closely and responding to what each person brings. He often supports people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, sleep problems, depression, relationship concerns, grief, and struggles with self-esteem or addiction.
His approach is flexible and practical. He uses Client-Centered ideas to follow the person's pace and DBT skills for emotion regulation and distress tolerance. Mindfulness practices are woven into sessions to help with stress, sleep, and present-moment awareness. Motivational Interviewing is used when someone wants to make a change but feels unsure where to start.
Sessions are conversational and focused on real-life steps. Conversations may include skill-building, short experiments to try between sessions, and talking through patterns that keep problems going. Spiritual beliefs can be included in sessions when the person requests it, and Steven is comfortable discussing regular spiritual practice if it matters to the client.
Steven draws on eleven years of clinical experience in varied settings. He has worked with people from many cultural backgrounds and with different abilities. His goal is to help people find clearer direction and better sleep habits where that is part of the concern.
To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to availability. The first conversations focus on immediate concerns and simple, manageable steps forward.
How therapeutic approaches are used in online care
Steven uses Client-Centered Therapy to create a space where the person leads the conversation while the therapist follows and reflects. This approach helps people who need to be heard and want to work through priorities at their own pace.He also integrates Dialectical Behavior Therapy - DBT - skills to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication. These skills can be especially useful for managing anxiety, strong emotions, and improving sleep routines.
Mindfulness Therapy is blended into sessions to build attention to the present moment and reduce rumination. Mindfulness techniques are often practical exercises that can be practiced between sessions to support sleep and stress reduction.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or has not helped before, then tailor methods in collaboration with the client. This is a shared process and can change as needs evolve.
Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also permit working on homework between sessions and using digital resources to support sleep routines and skill practice.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
11+ years
Credentials
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Steven support?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, self-esteem, career concerns, anger, intimacy issues, and sleeping difficulties.
How would you describe his therapy style?
His style is flexible and down-to-earth, combining client-centered listening with practical skills from DBT, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has eleven years of experience working in a variety of clinical settings with people from different cultural backgrounds and abilities.
What are his credentials and where does he practice?
He is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, and practices in New York.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin therapy?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.