- Goal focused
- Warm listening
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About Adrianna
Adrianna Restiano is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in New York. She brings five years of post-licensure experience helping people who feel stuck by anxiety, depression, stress, and life transitions. Her approach is grounded in active listening and clear, goal-focused work. Adrianna aims to make starting therapy feel manageable and straightforward.
Clients can expect practical, step-by-step support. Sessions focus on concrete skills for coping with panic, worry, low self-esteem, grief, burnout, and relationship strain. Adrianna uses straightforward conversation to identify what matters most to each person and what they want to change.
Her work draws from several approaches including cognitive behavioral techniques, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and client-centered methods. She helps people notice unhelpful thoughts, test new behaviors, and build values-based goals. The tone is collaborative and paced to each person’s comfort.
Adrianna also brings emotionally-focused and existential perspectives when people want to talk about deeper attachment patterns, life purpose, or intense feelings. She frames those conversations in everyday language so they connect to daily choices and relationships.
She has supported people through trauma, caregiving stress, mood concerns including bipolar and seasonal affective symptoms, ADHD-related challenges, and panic disorder and panic attacks. To begin, readers are invited to use the site Start Therapy button to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a session.
Therapeutic approaches and online care
Adrianna draws on cognitive behavioral therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people manage anxiety and panic. CBT focuses on noticing and changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, which can reduce the frequency and intensity of panic and worry. ACT helps people clarify their values and take actionable steps toward those values even when strong feelings are present.She also uses client-centered techniques that prioritize listening, empathy, and the client's own goals. This approach helps people feel heard and supported while they try new coping skills. Choosing the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process; the therapist will work with each person to figure out what fits their needs, goals, and preferences.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example, shorter check-ins during a break, therapy without commuting, or sessions that don't require being on camera. Many people find that remote sessions help maintain consistency and reduce scheduling barriers while building practical tools for day-to-day management.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Adrianna commonly address?
She helps people with anxiety, stress, depression, panic episodes, self-esteem, relationship strain, grief, caregiving stress, and mood-related issues.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is warm and collaborative with active listening and goal-oriented work to build practical coping skills.
What background and experience does she have?
Adrianna has five years as an LMHC in New York, plus two additional years providing services under supervision earlier in her career.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in New York.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.