Last edited 07/09/2025

Headshot of Alena Kwong Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Alena Kwong
LCSW

Accepting New Clients
Online in New York and New Jersey
Headshot of Alena Kwong Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Get To Know Me

Learn more about my:

Location

Online Therapy

Specialties
Specializes in
Self-EsteemAttachment issuesCultural adjustmentStressTrauma
General Expertise
DepressionAnxietyCareersRelationship IssuesLoss/GriefBody image issuesCaregiver stress & supportCollege & graduate student issuesCommunication issuesEating disordersFamily issuesIdentity developmentLife coachingLife transitionsPhysical wellnessSelf HarmTransition to new parenthoodMarriage issuesCoping SkillsCouples
Treatment Approaches
Mindfulness PracticesPerson-Centered TherapyGestalt TherapyHumanistic TherapyInternal Family Systems TherapyNarrative TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Attachment-Based TherapySolution-Focused Brief TherapyCoachingCompassion-Focused TherapyIntegrative TherapyPositive PsychologyPsychodynamic Therapy
Clientele
Types of Therapy
Individual Therapy
Serves Ages
Adults (25-65)
Languages
English
Professional Background
LicensureNew York, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, 099781New Jersey, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, 44SC06508800
Training/CertificationsCBT EssentialsHolistic Nutrition Coaching200hr Yoga Teacher CertificateReiki MasterTrauma Informed TrainingCompassion Fatigue Training
Education
MSW - New York University, 2021
B.S. Nutrition - California Polytechnic State University, 2006
Work History-Grace Institute, NY - Offer individual short term supportive counseling/crisis management sessions using Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Solution-based therapy, SMART goal setting strategies and mindfulness based approaches to assist client in achieving personal life and therapeutic goals. Resource referrals were also offered in regards to public assistance and social support services.  -Absolute Sanctuary Health and Wellness Resort                                                                                                     Nutrition and wellness consultant providing individual wellness counseling sessions using active listening skills and motivational interviewing techniques for adults coping with stress, anxiety and weight/health issues        Design nutrition and wellness workshops to provide health education and self-care tips in a group setting•Facilitate yoga, reiki, meditation sessions for stress management to client-Orion Retreat Holistic Spa                                                                 Wellness Consultant providing wellness counseling sessions to guests on with health/emotional and weight issues using cognitive behavioral therapy and private yoga sessions to support clients. Creating  health and well-being focused intervention plans to clientsVolunteerCareer Village – Volunteer counselor offering career information and advice for studentsNew York Cares – Freelance volunteer for God’s Love We Deliver meals distributor for terminally ill population, Mock interviewer for adults with disabilities, Soup Kitchen prep assistant for feeding homeless population.Rhemedy by Rhed West Village Spa – Resident Reiki and meditation practitionerCSSI - Crisis Hotline Specialist
Frequently Asked Questions
It’s not uncommon to have questions before starting therapy. Alena Kwong, LCSW, has answered a few of the questions they receive most often from new clients.
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