- Client-centered approach
- DBT-informed skills
- Mindfulness practice
About Steven
Steven Sanfilippo is an LMHC based in New York who focuses on helping people make real changes in their lives. He works with adults facing depression, anxiety, stress, relationship challenges, addiction, grief, and issues around self-esteem and intimacy. He uses a straightforward approach that aims to meet each person where they are and move toward clearer goals.
Steven describes his style as flexible and practical. He draws on client-centered work to follow what matters most to the person in the room. He also uses elements of dialectical behavior therapy, mindfulness practices, and motivational interviewing to help people build skills and stay motivated.
In sessions he helps people talk through how thoughts, habits, and emotions affect daily life. He offers tools for managing strong emotions, improving sleep and focus, and repairing strained relationships. He can also work with questions about spirituality when clients want to include that in sessions.
Steven has 11 years of clinical experience. That time includes work with people from diverse cultural backgrounds and with various abilities. He aims for a respectful, nonjudgmental atmosphere where practical coping strategies are paired with reflective conversation.
People who choose to work with him typically want a mix of skills training and deeper reflection. If you want help clarifying goals, changing patterns, or developing a steadier routine, he frames therapy as a collaborative process to get there.
Approach-driven online care that fits your life
Steven uses client-centered work to focus on each person's priorities and values, following what matters most to the client and shaping sessions around those concerns. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) provides concrete skills for managing intense emotions, reducing reactivity, and improving relationships. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and grounding practices to reduce rumination and improve sleep and focus.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Steven will discuss goals and preferences and try different methods to see what helps you most. He treats this as a collaborative process where your feedback guides adjustments to the plan.
Confirm which session formats he currently offers before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It can also let people practice skills at home between sessions. Talk with him about what will fit your routine and what sessions should look like so therapy can be practical and sustainable.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
11+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, relationship issues, intimacy concerns, sleeping problems, anger, self-esteem struggles, career questions, LGBT concerns, trauma and family-related topics.
What is his therapy style like?
He uses a flexible, client-centered style with practical skills from DBT, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing. Sessions typically combine skills training and conversation about patterns and goals.
How long has he been practicing?
He has 11 years of clinical experience working with people from a range of cultural backgrounds and abilities.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He is an LMHC licensed in New York and practices with a base in New York.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the country work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.