About Alphonso

I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in New York with over 10 years of experience helping individuals, couples, and families navigate life’s challenges. Throughout my career I have worked in child welfare, Rikers Island, state psychiatric hospitals, the public school system, and outpatient therapy, providing individual and family counseling. My diverse background allows me to address a wide range of personal concerns, ensuring tailored support for each client.

I have extensive expertise in supporting individuals with anxiety, OCD, depression, and trauma recovery, fostering resilience and confidence through personalized treatment plans. Together, we will set achievable goals that guide you toward long-term wellness.

Therapeutic Approaches

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) — evidence-based work to change unhelpful thought and behavior patterns
• Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) — skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness
• Trauma-Informed Care & Trauma Resolution Energy Therapy — paced, safety-first work for processing past experiences
• Restorative Practice — repairing relationships and building accountability
• Brief Strategic Family Therapy — short-term, focused work for family systems

Areas of Focus

• Anxiety and panic
• Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
• Depression and low mood
• Trauma recovery
• Family and relationship challenges
• Life transitions and personal growth

Professional Background

My career has spanned a range of clinical settings: child welfare, Rikers Island, New York state psychiatric hospitals, the New York public school system, and outpatient therapy practice. This breadth informs my work today — I’ve supported clients through some of the most acute moments of their lives, and that experience shapes how I show up in every session: steady, compassionate, and practical.