Therapy with
Alla

Helping You Navigate Love, Parenting, and Life.

You Don't Have to Navigate This Alone.

Life can feel complex and challenging. Perhaps you’re wrestling with recurring patterns in your relationships, feeling the sting of dating burnout, or navigating the unique joys and anxieties of parenthood or infertility. Maybe you’re facing a major life change that feels unsettling, struggling with self-doubt (that nagging “imposter syndrome”), or carrying the weight of anxiety or past hurts.

It’s exhausting trying to hold it all together, especially when you feel unseen or misunderstood. You know you deserve more connection, more peace, and more confidence, but figuring out the path forward can seem daunting. Your struggles are valid, and reaching out for support is a sign of strength.

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

Welcome! I’m a Licensed Mental Health Counselor providing psychotherapy services in New York and New Jersey, with nearly a decade of experience. My passion is guiding individuals and couples towards stronger relationships, greater self-awareness, and lasting emotional well-being.

My areas of specialization include:

Couples Therapy: Certified in Gottman Method Levels 1 & 2.
Relationship Challenges: Family, friends, dating, work dynamics.
Life Transitions: Career changes, relocation, adjusting to college, breakups.
Women’s Mental Health: Including maternal mental health (pregnancy, postpartum, infertility), anxiety, depression, and self-esteem.

Psychotherapy for Individuals:

Navigating Relationship Issues (Family, Friends, Romantic)
Overcoming Dating Anxiety & Dating Burnout
Healing from Breakups & Relationship Endings
Managing Life Transitions (College, Career, etc.)
Reducing Anxiety (Social, Generalized, Perfectionism) & Depression
Building Self-Esteem & Quieting the Inner Critic (Imposter Syndrome)
Addressing Women’s Issues, Infertility & Pregnancy Support
Thriving Through Motherhood (Therapy for Moms, Postpartum Challenges)
Coping with Chronic Family & Relationship Stress

Psychotherapy for Couples:

Improving Communication & Handling Disagreements Constructively
Strengthening Emotional Connection, Romance & Intimacy
Rebuilding Trust & Recovering from Infidelity
Premarital Counseling: Building a Strong Foundation
Navigating Parenting Challenges as a Team
Managing Conflict with In-laws or Extended Family
Aligning on Values, Goals & Finances
Working Together Through Job Stress & External Pressures

Why Choose Me As Your Therapist?

Deep Insights and Tools for Lasting Change

Gain Deep Insight: Uncover the underlying patterns impacting your life and relationships. Understand your contribution so you can create real change.
A Safe, Non-Judgmental Haven: Experience a confidential space where you can be your authentic self, explore vulnerable feelings, and feel genuinely heard without judgment.
Actionable Tools & Strategies: Receive practical, evidence-based tools (including Gottman techniques for couples) to improve communication, manage anxiety, navigate conflict, and enhance the quality of your relationships and life.

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.

Serving clients virtually throughout New York (NY) and New Jersey (NJ). Please inquire about limited in-person availability during your consultation.

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

Therapy with Alla