What patients are saying
Overall rating
5.00
Average wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
“I've been seeing Alena for several years now and I can't express enough how much her support has means to me. Alena creates a safe space where I feel comfortable to open up without fear or judgment. Her approach is empathetic and professional while providing deep insights with practical strategies that have made a real difference in my life. I appreciate Alena tailoring our sessions to my specific needs and always offering tools and perspectives that resonate with me personally. Alena helped me navigate some of my toughest challenges and I've seen meaningful improvements in my mental and emotional well-being. I really appreciate her patience and care. I highly recommend Alena to anyone looking for a compassionate, skilled therapist who genuinely cares about their clients' growth and healing.”
WLLess than 1 year ago
“I’ve been working with Alena for almost five years. She’s been gentle, supportive, and compassionate every step of the way. I especially find doing breathwork and somatic exercises with her very helpful.”
TLMore than 1 year ago
About Alena Kwong
Clientele seen
Children (<13)
Adults (25-64)
Teenagers (13-17)
Seniors (65+)
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Identity
Gender
FemaleLanguages spoken
English
Getting to know Alena Kwong
Alena Kwong is a licensed master social worker (LMSW) and integrative psychotherapist. She received her Masters of Social Work from New York University’s Silver School of Social Work. Alena comes from a holistic nutrition and wellness coach background and is also a certified yoga teacher and Reiki Master. As someone who has immersed in her own healing journey with the use of mindfulness practices of yoga, meditation and spirituality, she firmly believes in the interconnectedness of the mind, body, soul and spirit to one’s state of healing and wellness.
Alena strives to provide a safe and nurturing environment for her clients to reflect and grow in. Her therapeutic style is emotionally attuned, authentic, non-judgmental and intuitive. Alena holds each and every client with unconditional positive regard and honors to meet clients exactly “where they are”. She works collaboratively with her clients to create personal tools for empowerment and change, assisting clients in developing new narratives for themselves to build more healthy, meaningful and fulfilling lives.Alena will also provide support in guiding you to unravel different parts of your experiences in order to develop a greater understanding of yourself. Alena believes in her clients’ own capacity and potential to grow and transform. Her clients leave her sessions feeling heard, seen and understood.
Alena specializes in working with clients with anxiety, depression, body image,self esteem and food related issues, work/stress related burnout, abandonment and attachment issues in relationships, trauma, first generation and acculturation experiences, working with high sensitive person and nervous systems, international students, perfectionism tendencies and lifestyle/wellness coaching. Alena uses a combination of treatment techniques and insights from Psychodynamic theory, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Attachment Theory, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Motivational
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Office location
Alena Kwong, LCSW also offers online video visits for patients
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- New York University, Master's in Social Work
Awards and publications
- Ms. Kwong is a Certified Yoga Teacher and Reiki Master
NPI number
1396315727
Patient reviews
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Overall rating
5.00
Wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
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I've been seeing Alena for several years now and I can't express enough how much her support has means to me. Alena creates a safe space where I feel comfortable to open up without fear or judgment. Her approach is empathetic and professional while providing deep insights with practical strategies that have made a real difference in my life. I appreciate Alena tailoring our sessions to my specific needs and always offering tools and perspectives that resonate with me personally. Alena helped me navigate some of my toughest challenges and I've seen meaningful improvements in my mental and emotional well-being. I really appreciate her patience and care. I highly recommend Alena to anyone looking for a compassionate, skilled therapist who genuinely cares about their clients' growth and healing.
Less than 1 year agoWL
I’ve been working with Alena for almost five years. She’s been gentle, supportive, and compassionate every step of the way. I especially find doing breathwork and somatic exercises with her very helpful.
More than 1 year agoTL
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What practice does Alena Kwong work with?
Alena Kwong works with The Empowerment Opportunity.
Where is Alena Kwong's office located?
Alena Kwong has 2 office locations, including in New York and Smyrna, view full addresses on Alena Kwong's profile.
What are common reasons for patients to see Alena Kwong?
Alena Kwong frequently sees patients for Anxiety, Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Alena Kwong on their profile.
What languages does Alena Kwong speak?
Alena Kwong speaks English.
How do patients rate Alena Kwong in reviews?
2 patients have reviewed Alena Kwong. The overall rating for this doctor is 5/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 5/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.