Steven Sanfilippo, LMHC

Steven Sanfilippo is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in New York who brings a compassionate, client-centered approach to supporting individuals through difficult transitions and persistent concerns. With an emphasis on meeting people where they are, he works with issues such as depression, anxiety, self-doubt and self-esteem struggles, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, career concerns, intimacy-related issues, and sleep or anger problems. He also offers support for LGBT and family-related matters and assists those looking to explore deeper life questions even when outward life circumstances seem stable.

Steven applies an eclectic clinical style that blends evidence-informed methods including dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), cognitive behavioral approaches, mindfulness-based techniques, motivational interviewing, and elements of psychoanalytic thinking. This mix allows him to tailor care to each person’s needs while honoring individual strengths and cultural background. He has experience working with people from diverse cultures and with a range of abilities and disabilities.

Spirituality can be incorporated into sessions when desired, and Steven is open to offering spiritual guidance related to regular practice if requested; belief is not required for this work. As an LMHC he is trained to provide therapeutic support focused on practical change, emotional processing, and skill development, while collaborating with each person to clarify goals and build a more fulfilling life.