Therapy with
Alla

Couples therapy and support for moms — NYC, NJ & Florida

Therapy for Couples & Moms Navigating Life's Hardest Transitions

Whether you’re working through conflict with your partner or finding your footing as a mother, I offer a space to be honest, be heard, and find your way back to yourself – and each other.

Hello, I'm Alla Rachel Shapiro, LMHC-D, LPC.

Welcome — Licensed Psychotherapist for Individuals & Couples

Welcome! I’m a Licensed Psychotherapist providing individual and couples therapy in-person in Livingston, NJ, and via telehealth throughout New York, New Jersey, and Florida. My passion is guiding individuals and couples toward stronger relationships, greater self-awareness, and lasting emotional well-being.

Couples Therapy

Certified in Gottman Method Levels 1 & 2, with EFCT (Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy) training and certification as a Sex-Informed Therapist. I help couples strengthen communication, rebuild trust, and reconnect emotionally and physically.

Relationship Challenges
Support for family-of-origin conflict, in-law conflict, friendship difficulties, and dating-related challenges.

Women’s Mental Health
Including maternal mental health (pregnancy, postpartum, and infertility), anxiety, depression, and self-esteem.

Support for Moms — Navigating Motherhood, Identity & Mental Health Individuals:

Becoming a mother — or trying to become one — can bring up anxiety, grief, identity shifts, and pressure that can be hard to name, let alone talk about. I work with moms navigating:

Pregnancy and postpartum adjustment
Infertility and pregnancy loss
Postpartum anxiety and depression
Loss of identity or self-esteem struggles after becoming a mother
General anxiety and depression
Feeling like you have to hold everything together, for everyone

This work is about more than coping — it’s about reconnecting with who you are, apart from every role you carry.

Psychotherapy for Couples: — Rebuild Communication and Trust

I help couples work through:
- Communication problems and recurring conflict
- Trust issues and rebuilding after a breach of trust
- Sex and intimacy concerns
- Major life transitions — a move, a new baby, a career change
- Extended family and in-law conflict
- Feeling more like co-managers of a household than partners
Using an integration of Gottman Method and EFT, we work on both the concrete tools for better communication and the deeper emotional patterns keeping you stuck.

Why Choose Me As Your Therapist?

Deep Insights and Tools for Lasting Change

Gain Deep Insight Uncover the underlying patterns impacting your relationships and mental health. Through individual therapy or couples therapy, you’ll understand your own contribution to these patterns so you can create real, lasting change.
A Safe, Non-Judgmental Space Experience a confidential, judgment-free space to be your authentic self, explore vulnerable feelings, and feel genuinely heard — whether you’re working through relationship conflict or your own mental health.
Evidence-Based Tools & Strategies Receive practical, evidence-based tools — including Gottman Method techniques for couples and EFT-informed approaches — to improve communication, manage anxiety, navigate conflict, and strengthen your relationships and overall well-being.

Experienced Care with a Personal Connection

Experienced & Specialized Support: Benefit from nearly a decade of experience working specifically with individuals, couples, and families facing challenges like anxiety, relationship stress, maternal mental health issues, and self-worth struggles.
The Power of the Therapeutic Relationship: I firmly believe the connection between therapist and client is paramount. Expect a warm, responsive, and collaborative partnership focused on your growth and healing.

What Clients Are Saying

It was great talking to Alla this morning. She listened carefully and was very understandable. Yes, I would recommend her.

Ms.Alla is great. She really helped me become a better and stronger person through helping me manage my emotions in a way that was really healthy! I couldn't recommend her enough!!!

I am incredibly grateful for my therapist Alla who helped me overcome depression as a first-time mom. Her tailored therapy sessions provided guidance and perspective, creating a safe space to explore my emotions. She went above and beyond to address the root causes and empower me with skills to manage stress and cultivate a healthier mindset. Thanks to her support, I have become a confident and resilient mother. I have never felt more comfortable with a therapist than I have with Alla. She truly cares. I highly recommend seeking guidance from a therapist like mine for any struggling first-time moms. Their transformative role can lead to a brighter future.

Alla is an extraordinary therapist and the most impactful I have ever worked with. Dynamic, compassionate, and deeply attuned, she has an incredible gift for understanding and addressing every facet of my humanity and the challenges I face. Her active engagement in sessions, paired with her extensive knowledge and resources, ensures she offers the right tools to support meaningful growth and understanding. Since working with Alla, I have been able to love and understand myself on a deeper level, while also addressing challenges with actionable insights and sustainable strategies. As both a person and a professional, she is someone I genuinely admire and trust—a truly exceptional communicator who has been transformative in my journey. I cannot recommend her enough.

Alla is an empathatic, attentive, and warm therapist. She's the kind of therapist that will make a variety of people feel comfortable, and find the right balance between allowing her patients to lead the session and offering good questions and observations.

I cannot say enough positive things about Alla. Throughout our sessions, she routinely created a warm and welcoming environment where I felt completely comfortable opening up. Her deep empathy and remarkable ability to help me unpack my thoughts and tendencies have been transformative. I’ve gained a clearer understanding of myself and needs and feel better equipped in facing my current and any future challenges. She is the best.

Dr. Shapiro is great! Half of the time I forgot I was even in therapy, because she's so easy to talk to. She helped me grow so much, I wouldn't be where I am today without her. 1000/10 rating, I would recommend her to anyone!

Contact me today to to begin your path to healing and growth.

Take the First Step: Free Consultation

Investing in your mental health is investing in your future. If you’re ready to explore how therapy can help you build stronger relationships, navigate challenges with more confidence, and live a more fulfilling life, I invite you to connect.

I offer a complimentary 15-minute phone consultation for us to briefly discuss your needs and determine if we are a good fit to work together. It’s a no-obligation opportunity to ask questions and take that important first step.

Let’s start today.

I offer in-person therapy sessions at my office in Livingston, NJ, conveniently located for clients throughout Essex County and Morris County — including West Orange, Millburn, Short Hills, South Orange, East Hanover, Parsippany, and Maplewood, and many more nearby towns! Virtual sessions are also available for clients throughout New York, New Jersey, and Florida.

I value your privacy. Your contact data won’t be used in any other way.

Therapy with Alla