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Steven Sanfilippo

Steven Sanfilippo

LMHC

New York

Compassionate counselor focused on motivation and growth

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At a glance

Credentials
LMHC
License
LMHC, New York / 008856
Experience
11 years
Languages
English
Location
New York

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    • Motivational approaches
    • Mindfulness practice
    • Practical goal work

    About Steven

    Steven Sanfilippo is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) based in New York. He uses Motivational Interviewing alongside client-centered and mindfulness approaches to help people move toward change. Steven offers a calm, direct style aimed at meeting people where they are and supporting practical steps forward.

    He works with common problems such as stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and sleep trouble. He also addresses relationship and intimacy-related issues, self-esteem, anger, and career concerns. Addictions and trauma or abuse are part of his caseload as well, and he notes experience with LGBT and family-related concerns.

    With 11 years of experience, Steven blends several methods rather than relying on a single model. Sessions often include goal-setting, reflective listening, and mindfulness exercises. Motivational Interviewing helps when someone feels stuck and wants to find personal reasons to change.

    He is comfortable bringing spirituality into sessions when requested, and he can offer guidance on spiritual practice if that would help. Belief is not required to work that way; the focus stays on what the person wants to explore.

    Steven emphasizes collaboration. He aims to understand each person's priorities and then adapt methods to fit those goals. People interested in starting work with him are asked to use the site's Start Therapy flow to match and schedule a session.

  2. How Motivational and Mindful Approaches Work Online

    Steven uses Motivational Interviewing to help people identify what matters most to them and to gently build their own motivation to change. This approach focuses on listening, asking open questions, and reflecting back what the person says so they can notice their own reasons for moving forward.

    He also uses client-centered methods that emphasize respectful listening and letting the person set the pace and priorities. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, provides concrete skills for managing strong emotions and improving relationships, often through short behavioral practice and boundary-setting techniques.

    Finding the right approach is part of the work. Steven will collaborate with each person to figure out which methods fit best based on needs, goals, and preferences. That plan can change over time as new priorities emerge.

    If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking. The main practical benefit is flexibility - online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow quicker check-ins when needed. Some people prefer shorter or audio-only meetings when bandwidth or a quieter setting is helpful, so check available formats when you schedule.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseDepression

    Also works with

    AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficulties

    Therapeutic approaches

    Client-Centered TherapyDialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational Interviewing

    Experience

    11+ years

    Listed in

    New York

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What concerns does Steven commonly address?

    He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, sleep problems, and issues with self-esteem. He also works with relationship and intimacy-related concerns, trauma and abuse, addictions, LGBT issues, family-related topics, anger, and career worries.

    What is his therapeutic style like?

    Steven blends client-centered listening with practical tools from DBT and mindfulness. He uses Motivational Interviewing to help people find their own reasons for change.

    How much experience does he have?

    He has 11 years of experience working as a clinician in mental health settings and private practice.

    What are his credentials and where is he based?

    He is a licensed mental health counselor, LMHC, licensed in New York and practices from that location.

    Which languages are used in sessions?

    Sessions are offered in English.

    Can people outside the U.S. work with him?

    He does not accept international clients at this time.

    How does payment and cost work?

    Cost varies with 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 a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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