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Alida Tabarro

Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC
New YorkNew Jersey
Anxiety -Codependency- Depression- Life transitions-Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)- Trauma-

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Professional statement

Alida is a mental health counselor committed to creating an atmosphere of safety and understanding. Her work includes identifying various strengths and weaknesses her clients carry. By using different approaches: CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing and Person-Centered Therapy, she helps her clients reach their goals. Through her work as a therapist, Alida has found that building sustainable support systems outside of therapy plays a large role in clients’ success. In the past, Alida worked with the homeless and SPMI population and stands as an ally for minority groups including refugee, BIPOC and LGBTQ+.

Alida holds a Master’s in Mental Health Counseling and Bachelors is Biology from Medaille College in Buffalo, New York. Alida takes an integrative approach to counseling; by blending different therapeutic modalities, she can best serve her clients depending on what the moment calls for. Alida values honesty and determination, two essential components to building a meaningful counseling relationship. Alida has a natural curiosity about understanding people and a passion for helping them better themselves.


Message to clients

Hi, I’m Alida. I am committed to creating a safe, supportive, and understanding space where you can explore your experiences openly and without judgment. I believe therapy works best when it is collaborative and grounded in honesty, trust, and mutual respect. My goal is to help you better understand your strengths, challenges, and patterns so you can move toward meaningful personal growth.

I take an integrative approach to therapy, drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Person-Centered Therapy. I have experience working with individuals from diverse backgrounds and am especially passionate about supporting BIPOC, LGBTQ+, refugee, and marginalized communities. I also emphasize the importance of building sustainable support systems outside of therapy, as healing often extends beyond our work together.

I view therapy as a space for empowerment and self-discovery. Together, we’ll work to identify goals that feel attainable and aligned with who you are. I aim to meet you where you are while helping you develop insight, resilience, and practical tools to navigate life’s challenges. I value curiosity, determination, and authenticity, and I bring those qualities into every session to support your journey toward becoming your best self.


Licensure

New York: 013137 - New Jersey: R-TH123-0120

Languages

English

Specialties

Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)

Codependency - Development of healthy boundaries in relationships; strategies for increasing individual self-esteem and autonomy; coping mechanisms for separation and individuation.

Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life

Life transitions - Coping with difficult or impactful life changes, such as moving to a new area, relationship transitions, child rearing, or career changes; learning self-care to better manage resulting stress

Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) - Healing painful experiences and memories from the past

Trauma - Coping and healing after threatening or scary events, such as witnessing accidents or experiencing sexual, verbal, emotional, or physical abuse




Clientele

  • Adults (24+)
  • Parents
  • Young adults (18-24)
  • Loveland Therapy Fund Clients

Locations & Hours


Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Aetna Student Health Insurance
  • Cigna
  • Columbia University Student Health Insurance Plan (Aetna)
  • FIT Student Health Insurance (Aetna)
  • Fidelis Care
  • Healthfirst
  • NYU Student Health Insurance (Wellfleet / Cigna PPO)
  • New School Student Insurance (United Healthcare Student Resources)
  • Tricare
  • United Healthcare
  • United Healthcare Student Health Plan

Out-of-pocket fees

  • Individual sessions:$175 (55min)

Additional session information

Therapist's note

Fidelis Plans:

  • Fidelis Medicaid and Essential Plan

Tricare Plans:

  • Tricare Select

Healthfirst Plans:

  • Healthfirst Improvement Plan (HMO D-SNP)
  • Healthfirst Medicare

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