Stephanie Alirkan

Let's Connect (347) 757-4265

Do you find yourself feeling both “too much” and “not enough”? Do you long to slow the internal whirlwind when the world outside never stops? Therapy offers a space to pause, reflect, and connect with the parts of yourself capable of transformation—gently and intentionally. I believe we all need a way to navigate our fast-moving lives while honoring what propels us forward and what holds us back. Together, we can peel back the layers that shape your experience, helping you move toward a life where you feel fully expressed—able to engage with its ups, downs, and in-between moments in a steady and meaningful way.

Healing requires a safe and nurturing space—a relational “home” where you can explore and reconnect with your wholeness. In our work together, we’ll welcome all parts of you, creating an environment that supports self-discovery and goal achievement. If you’ve ever yearned to integrate more of your true self into all aspects of your life, you’re not alone.

Born in NYC to Asian immigrants, I get the stigma and complexities often surrounding mental health. In addition therapy, I’m a certified breathwork facilitator and trained in experiential, somatic psychotherapies that deepen mind-body-spirit integration. I draw on holistic, integrative modalities to help you build deepen connections with yourself and others,

Call or Email Stephanie Alirkan now for a free 15 minute consultation - (347) 757-4265

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Brooklyn, NY 11249

New York, NY 10007

I offer teletherapy via video sessions in the comfort of your home and limited in-person sessions. Please reach out for a free consultation!

I specialize in Anxiety, Relationship Issues and Depression

$255 Per Session, I accept insurance

I see individuals and couples

I love helping anxious, children of immigrants achieve a sense of calm, confidence.

Let's Connect (347) 757-4265

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Brooklyn, NY 11249

New York, NY 10007

Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, D

I offer teletherapy via video sessions in the comfort of your home and limited in-person sessions. Please reach out for a free consultation!

I specialize in Anxiety, Relationship Issues and Depression

$255 Per Session, I accept insurance

I see individuals and couples

I love helping anxious, children of immigrants achieve a sense of calm, confidence.

Finances

Fees

Individual Sessions $255
Couple Sessions $280

Payment Methods

ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Paypal, Venmo, Visa, Zelle

Insurance

Aetna
Anthem
Any/Out-of-network Insurance
Blue Cross
Blue Shield
BlueCross and BlueShield
BlueShield of Northeastern New York
Capital Blue Cross
Cigna and Evernorth
EmblemHealth
Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
Excellus BlueCross BlueShield
MultiPlan
Optum
Oxford
UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
Wellfleet
Out of Network

I'm an out-of-network provider. Please reach out with if you're new to using out-of-network benefits, as I can walk you through the process & help you ensure you get reimbursed.

Stephanie Alirkan

Counselor, LMHC, LPC

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (347) 757-4265

I'm an out-of-network provider. Please reach out with if you're new to using out-of-network benefits, as I can walk you through the process & help you ensure you get reimbursed.

Stephanie Alirkan

Counselor, LMHC, LPC

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (347) 757-4265

Qualifications

Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of New York / 015216 Stephanie Alirkan

Education and Years In Practice

Attended Long Island University - Brooklyn, Master's of Science in Mental Health Counseling

Additional Credentials

Certificate from Certificate from AEDP Institute Level 2 Therapist 2023

Degree/Diploma from SUNY New Paltz BA in Anthropology / Communication Disorders & Sciences / 2013

I help clients struggling with high functioning anxiety, depression, burnout/stress, and trauma, in addition to navigating relationship concerns, family of origin dynamics, and transitions. As a Mixed-Asian American therapist, I am deeply attuned to nuances, gifts, a dilemmas of cultural identities.

Stephanie Alirkan

Counselor, LMHC, LPC

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (347) 757-4265

Stephanie Alirkan

Counselor, LMHC, LPC

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (347) 757-4265

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

Anxiety
Relationship Issues
Depression

Expertise

Behavioral Issues
Body Image
Codependency
Coping Skills
Divorce
Emotional Disturbance
Family Conflict
Grief
Hoarding
Internet Addiction
Life Transitions
Mood Disorders
Polyamory & ENM
Racial Identity
Self Esteem
Sex-Positive & Kink Friendly
Sexual Abuse
Sleep or Insomnia
Spirituality
Stress
Trauma and PTSD
Women's Issues

I work with clients who maybe struggling with anxiety, trauma, relational stress or ruptures. In sessions, we explore somatically and experientially what is on the other side of our places of stagnancy. I really hold that everything we desire is on the other side healing our nervous system.

Stephanie Alirkan

Counselor, LMHC, LPC

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (347) 757-4265

Stephanie Alirkan

Counselor, LMHC, LPC

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (347) 757-4265

7 Endorsements

Anne Heller Therapy

Counselor, LMHC

Stephanie is a warm, empathic and insightful psychotherapist. I highly recommend her!

Artur Lebiedzinski

Stephanie is a warm and highly compassionate therapist. Her person centered approach makes her clients feel understood and validated. Utilizing somatic techniques, she's able to facilitate meaningful sessions that are highly transformative.

Rachel Sigrid Freeburg

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MFA

Stephanie is a kind, curious, and creative therapist. She's excellent at holding a compassionate space for her clients, meeting them where they're at, and helping them grow from there.

Avi Klein

Wes Curtis

Stephanie has a rare therapeutic ability to stay along side you while navigating the pains and confusions of the past to bring clarity and relief to the present. Her expertise in the mind-body connection makes the work feel more efficient and long-lasting.

Nithyaa Venkataramani

Stephanie is a caring, intuitive somatic therapist who can help you make sense of your body's wisdom and unlock more joy in your life. She brings an incredibly grounded presence to this work. I highly recommend working with her!

Ivy Yuet Chim

Stephanie is an authentic therapist who brings warmth, compassion, and a gentle presence to everyone she works with. She creates an attentive and safe space for you to explore and process challenging emotions or issues. I highly recommend working with her!

Client Focus

Age

Teen ,

Adults

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples

Communities

Racial Justice Allied ,

Sex Worker Allied

Ethnicity

Asian

Age

Teen ,

Adults

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples

Communities

Racial Justice Allied ,

Sex Worker Allied

Ethnicity

Asian

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Adlerian
AEDP
Attachment-based
Breathwork
Coaching
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Compassion Focused
Culturally Sensitive
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
Eclectic
EMDR
Emotionally Focused
Existential
Experiential Therapy
Family / Marital
Family Systems
Feminist
Gestalt
Gottman Method
Humanistic
Imago
Integrative
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Interpersonal
Jungian
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
Motivational Interviewing
Multicultural
Narrative
Person-Centered
Positive Psychology
Psychoanalytic
Psychobiological Approach Couple Therapy
Psychodynamic
Rational Emotive Behavior (REBT)
Relational
Schema Therapy
Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
Somatic
Strength-Based
Structural Family Therapy
Transpersonal
Trauma Focused

I use mindfulness, experiential and somatic-based therapies, especially AEDP, Somatic Experiencing, and Breathwork. In therapy, we'll work together to help you gain insight into what has impacted you and how we can move forward intentionally to reach your goals.

Stephanie Alirkan

Counselor, LMHC, LPC

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (347) 757-4265

Stephanie Alirkan

Counselor, LMHC, LPC

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (347) 757-4265

Location

Primary Location

Brooklyn, NY 11249

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Additional Location

New York, NY 10007