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Alessandra Guarnera

VirtualHigh Satisfaction Rate

6 years of experience

Verified by Octave

Licensed

In New York

In-Network

Accepting 8 Insurance providers

Meet Alessandra

Do you find yourself feeling anxious, depressed, stressed, or confused? We can often find ourselves stuck in unhelpful patterns that postpone us from living our “best life”. Let’s work together to identify what can help you and what has been keeping you from achieving your goals. My work with clients involves a non-judgmental and warm approach. Allow me to provide you with a safe space where you will be challenged to move in the direction of greater everyday life satisfaction. Reach out to me if you are an adult who feels consumed with worry, sadness, low motivation, relationship stress, or difficulty adjusting to major life changes such as grief, loss, motherhood, separation, and divorce. I am certified in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. Reach out to schedule now as I can help you begin your journey to a greater you!

My work with clients involves a non-judgmental and warm approach.

Communication Style

  • Action-oriented
  • Challenging
  • Engaging
  • Humorous
  • Warm

Specialties & Approaches

Specialties

Experienced with

  • Students

Approach

Licensed In

Locations

Virtual appointments available for New York residents

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Session Details

Practices in

Languages

Additional

Interests

In my free time, I love being outside—whether it's walking in nature or just relaxing in the fresh air. I'm happiest when I'm laughing with my family and enjoying the little moments that bring joy and connection.

Credentials & Verification

Verified by Octave

License number

#10393 • New York • LMHC

Education

MA - Clinical Mental Health Counseling, The City University of New York

Calculate Cost & Insurance

$28

/ session on average with insurance

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Frequently asked questions

Alessandra Guarnera accepts Empire BlueCross BlueShield, Mount Sinai Employee UMR (United Healthcare), Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Prime Health, UnitedHealthcare/Oxford/Optum, Aetna, Oscar, and Centivo. Octave clients pay an average of $28 per session through insurance, and more than 95% pay less than $45 per session. Your exact cost depends on your plan’s copay or deductible. You can use the cost estimator to see what you would pay before your first session. If you would rather pay out of pocket, self-pay sessions in New York are estimated at $180-250 per session.

Alessandra Guarnera is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC). Alessandra is licensed to practice in New York, so clients located in New York can book sessions. Alessandra’s New York license number is 10393, and you can look it up through the state licensing board. Octave verifies every therapist’s license before they begin seeing clients, and licenses are kept current as a condition of practicing with Octave.

Alessandra Guarnera has been practicing therapy for 6 years. Alessandra’s education and training include MA - Clinical Mental Health Counseling, The City University of New York. Over that time, Alessandra has worked closely with Students.

Alessandra Guarnera works with Students and specializes in Anger Issues, Anxiety, Burnout, Caregiver Burnout, Depression, Family Conflict, Grief, Life Transitions, Panic, Relationship Concerns, Stress, Women's Issues, and Workplace Stress. These are the areas where Alessandra spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Alessandra is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Alessandra Guarnera draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic, Relational, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Alessandra’s style is action-oriented, challenging, engaging, humorous, and warm. In Alessandra’s words: “My work with clients involves a non-judgmental and warm approach.”

Alessandra Guarnera (she/her) offers therapy in English. Alessandra identifies as White.

Alessandra Guarnera offers online sessions over secure video, so you can meet from home or any private space. Alessandra is licensed in New York, and you need to be located in that state at the time of each session. All you need is a device with a camera and a stable internet connection.

Your first session with Alessandra Guarnera is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Alessandra will ask about your background, your current concerns, and your goals, and together you will start shaping a plan for your sessions. It is also a chance to see whether Alessandra’s style feels like a good fit for you. After their first session, 9 in 10 Octave clients say their therapy experience has been good or better.

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