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- Addictions
- Parenting
- Self esteem
About Andre
LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist) licensed in New York with five years of clinical experience, Andre Vilarinho helps people facing anxiety, relationship strain, addiction, parenting challenges, and related concerns. He offers therapy from a relational perspective and focuses on changing feelings, behaviors, and thinking patterns that affect relationships. Sessions are described as casual, relaxed, and thoughtful in tone.
Andre works with couples, individuals, and families on common concerns such as depression, stress, career questions, and issues around intimacy. He also addresses LGBT concerns, ADHD, and challenges like dissociation, guilt, shame, and self-esteem. Much of his background includes supporting families where a member struggles with anxiety, depression, or addiction.
His approach is direct but light, aiming to build a working relationship that balances challenge and support. He emphasizes practical shifts in how people interact with others and themselves. Communication skills and parenting strategies are frequent focus areas in his work.
Andre’s methods draw from Structural Family therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and humanistic models. He uses these approaches to match interventions to the goals agreed with each client. He describes therapy as a collaborative process that adapts to the person’s needs and pace.
He has practiced in community mental health, group practices, and both nonprofit and for-profit organizations. Sessions are offered in English and operate through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking.
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Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
Two of the approaches Andre references are cognitive behavioral therapy and structural family therapy. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and trying small, practical changes to notice different results; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress. Structural Family therapy looks at how family interactions and roles shape behavior and seeks concrete shifts in how family members relate to one another; it can help with parenting, conflict, and addiction-related patterns.He also draws on dialectical behavior therapy techniques and humanistic models to address emotion regulation and the client’s sense of agency. DBT-informed skills training can help with managing intense emotions and improving communication. Humanistic elements are used to support personal reflection and clearer goals. Finding the right mix is part of the work; the therapist and client decide together which methods fit the person’s goals and situation.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking because the biography does not list specific formats. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into busy schedules, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. These practical benefits help people keep momentum between sessions and apply skills to everyday life.
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Areas of expertise
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Connecticut, New York
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What issues does he support?
He works with anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship and parenting concerns, and related areas such as intimacy issues and career stress.
How does he approach therapy?
He uses a relational focus that targets feelings, behaviors, and thoughts in relationships, with a casual and direct style.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has five years of clinical experience providing therapy in community and organizational settings.
What are his credentials and location?
He is an LMFT licensed in New York and practices from New York, providing services in English.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list explicit session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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