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- Client-Centered Therapy
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
About Steven
LMHC Steven Sanfilippo has 11 years of clinical experience in New York focusing on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, and depression. He also addresses addictions, LGBT concerns, family issues, grief, intimacy-related problems, sleep difficulties, anger, self-esteem, and career questions. He lists Client-Centered Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing as his main approaches.
Steven describes an eclectic, practical style. He uses techniques from DBT and CBT alongside motivational interviewing and mindfulness. Sessions involve talking through what feels wrong, identifying patterns, and practicing skills or habits that change daily life. He may include spiritual practice if the client requests it, and he is open to offering spiritual guidance when appropriate.
He frames therapy as a collaborative process. The focus is on understanding what a client wants to change and trying approaches that fit their goals. Conversations can range from short skills practice to deeper exploration of beliefs and patterns.
Steven notes experience with people from different cultures and with diverse abilities. He emphasizes flexibility in how sessions proceed, adapting pacing and methods to what a person needs in the moment. He also says belief is not required for spiritual topics to be included.
Practical points are kept straightforward. He works in New York and holds the LMHC credential. Sessions follow a subscription model that can be canceled at any time, and he asks prospective clients to complete a short questionnaire before scheduling a first session.
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How his approaches are used in remote sessions
Client-Centered Therapy centers on the person’s own goals and experience. The therapist listens, reflects, and helps clarify what matters most so the client directs where work goes. This approach suits people who want a respectful, listening-focused way to sort feelings and make decisions.Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) brings practical skills for managing intense emotions and improving relationships. It includes techniques for distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and better interpersonal interactions. DBT is often used when strong emotional reactions or relationship patterns cause recurring problems.
Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist works with each person to pick methods that match goals, preferences, and daily life constraints. Early sessions focus on what the client hopes to change and then try techniques that fit those aims.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals often adapt exercises to phone or video settings and can guide simple mindfulness practices or DBT skill drills between meetings.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
11+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What issues does he help with?
He lists stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, LGBT issues, family concerns, grief, intimacy-related problems, sleep, anger, self-esteem, and career questions.
What approaches does he use in sessions?
He uses Client-Centered Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing in an eclectic way depending on the person's needs.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 11 years of experience working as a clinician in New York.
What are his credentials and practice location?
He is an LMHC and practices in New York.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with international clients?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time; exact cost varies with location.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
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