Zachary Alti, LCSW, NY | Psychotherapist

What patients are saying

Overall rating

4.92

Average wait time

5.00

Bedside manner

5.00

“My husband and I just started with Zachary for our joint counseling and so far I have to say we are impressed b/c we are comfortable with him and he has a great "bedside manner" for lack of a better term. I was a little skeptical at first b/c his approach is different than what I had worked with before BUT we were pleasantly surprised and looking forward to working with him.”

Teresa R.May 11, 2022Video visit

“If you read over the reviews for Zach, you'll probably get a pretty quick picture of what a truly special therapist he is. So if you've made it this far, consider yourself lucky! You're already about 1000X more likely to not just have a positive therapy experience if you work with Zach, but an effective therapy experience too. And that's what I'd like to highlight about working with Zach. My husband and I have seen him for couples therapy for well over a year now, and we have truly benefited so much from Zach's insights and encouragement not just as a couple, but as individuals as well. Zach is also patient and positive, which is a. rare combination of traits for one therapist to have. Also, my husband and I felt pretty comfortable letting Zach know if one of his suggestions or insights didn't seem accurate or work for us, during the session, but also reporting back on how homework went. Where Zach blows my mind is his flexibility and nimbleness. He seems to have a wealth of ideas, drawing from countless schools of thought, disciplines, and philosophy. He also shares incredibly relevant information, which for us, has ranged from areas such as the relationship between health and stress or trauma, parenting, and sex. If there were a therapist rap battle, Zach would be mike dropping from the moment he walked on stage. When I take inventory of my own personal growth since starting with Zach, I feel tremendous gratitude that we found him. ”

Jennifer K.November 21, 2021Video visit

About Zachary Alti

Focus areas

Couples Conflict Resolution

Pre-Move In Couples Counseling

Couples Therapy

Premarital Counseling

Marriage Counseling

Clientele seen

Adults (25-64)

Seniors (65+)

Couples

Identity

Gender

Male

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Zachary Alti

(Zachary only accepts bookings for couples, not individuals.) Most recently, Zachary was featured as an expert contributor to the NY Times Best Selling book *The Myth of Normal* by Gabor Maté. Zachary Alti is a couples psychotherapist with a front-loaded, direct approach that helps couples accomplish their goals so they can "graduate" from treatment. He holds a Master's in Social Work from Fordham University, a Bachelor's from the State University of New York, New Paltz, a Certificate in Secondary Education from the City University of New York, Queens College, and a Master's in Elementary Education from Relay Graduate School of Education. Zachary has taught as a professor at Fordham and Rutgers Universities and served as founding Editor-in-Chief of the *21st Century Social Justice* journal.

What should a new client know about working with you?

(Zachary only accepts bookings for couples, not individuals) My approach is very direct, fast paced, and goal driven, ideal for motivated patients who want to reach their goals as quickly as possible.

What is your typical process for working with clients?

After an initial session we schedule an individual session for each partner, where I compare their relationship models to calibrate their communication dynamics. After this we front load the work with two half hour sessions per week, tapering down to one, then every other week, monthly, quarterly, and then as-needed. This is a direct approach, which can be challenging, but is the fastest way to get a couple where they want to be. Many couples finish treatment in a few months.

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In-network insurances

Zachary Alti, LCSW has 100+ in-network plans.

Out-of-pocket fees and assistance

Initial session: $405 for 45 minutes

Ongoing session: $234 for 26 minutes

Sliding scale: Offers lower out-of-pocket fees on an individual basis, typically based on your ability to pay

Popular visit reasons

Couples Conflict Resolution

Couples Therapy

Family Therapy/ Marriage Therapy

Marriage Conflict Resolution

Marriage Counseling

Pre-Move In Couples Counseling

Premarital Conflict Resolution

Premarital Counseling

Couples Conflict Resolution

Couples Therapy

Family Therapy/ Marriage Therapy

Marriage Conflict Resolution

Education and background

Practice names

Zachary Alti, MAT, LCSW, C-SSW

Education and training

Fordham University, Master's in Social Work
State University of New York, New Paltz (Bachelor's)
City University of New York, Queens College, Certificate in Secondary Education
Relay Graduate School of Education, Master's in Elementary Education

Professional memberships

Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society
Racial Solidarity Network

Awards and publications

Founding Editor-in-Chief of the 21st Century Social Justice Journal

NPI number

1255821963

Patient reviews

All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.

Overall rating

4.92

Wait time

5.00

Bedside manner

5.00

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My husband and I just started with Zachary for our joint counseling and so far I have to say we are impressed b/c we are comfortable with him and he has a great "bedside manner" for lack of a better term. I was a little skeptical at first b/c his approach is different than what I had worked with before BUT we were pleasantly surprised and looking forward to working with him.

May 11, 2022Teresa R.Verified patientVideo visit

If you read over the reviews for Zach, you'll probably get a pretty quick picture of what a truly special therapist he is. So if you've made it this far, consider yourself lucky! You're already about 1000X more likely to not just have a positive therapy experience if you work with Zach, but an effective therapy experience too. And that's what I'd like to highlight about working with Zach. My husband and I have seen him for couples therapy for well over a year now, and we have truly benefited so much from Zach's insights and encouragement not just as a couple, but as individuals as well. Zach is also patient and positive, which is a. rare combination of traits for one therapist to have. Also, my husband and I felt pretty comfortable letting Zach know if one of his suggestions or insights didn't seem accurate or work for us, during the session, but also reporting back on how homework went. Where Zach blows my mind is his flexibility and nimbleness. He seems to have a wealth of ideas, drawing from countless schools of thought, disciplines, and philosophy. He also shares incredibly relevant information, which for us, has ranged from areas such as the relationship between health and stress or trauma, parenting, and sex. If there were a therapist rap battle, Zach would be mike dropping from the moment he walked on stage. When I take inventory of my own personal growth since starting with Zach, I feel tremendous gratitude that we found him.

November 21, 2021Jennifer K.Verified patientVideo visit

Great Doctor!

November 18, 2021Initials hiddenVideo visit

Zachary was excellent! He is a great listener, asks helpful/thoughtful questions, and provides dynamic strategies for self-improvement. I highly recommend him and look forward to future visits.

January 19, 2021Initials hiddenVideo visit

Zach’s a really bright and caring guy. He’s calculated, professional, and genuinely cares about his patients. Like all therapists, it took me a few sessions to really warm up to him, but once I did, the sessions became a lot more productive. Would definitely recommend.

November 26, 2020Will F.Verified patientVideo visit

Honestly the best therapist I have ever worked with. As a veteran, I’ve been to multiple and he is absolutely outstanding. Progressive, open minded, and an absolutely wonderful person to talk to… Five stars all the way.

November 6, 2020Daniel G.Verified patientVideo visit

I grew up a very angry queens native… I went to a screwed up Catholic school and got kicked out by 15, and then I wound up joining the army by 19. I got married to a really toxic woman by 25 and had some drug issues and we got divorced pretty much two years later and I wound up also becoming a victim of domestic abuse because she came at me with a knife in San Diego. A lot of messed up years, but then I met Zach. I went through five different therapist before I met Zach. I can be a really intense individual, and Zach was absolutely wonderful and totally was able to read my body language and call me down… There were a few sessions where I was literally ready to explode well having work issues and also trying to get my wife to sign the divorce papers as her father meddled in everything. Honestly, the man saved my life. I’m in a brand new relationship and I’m out of my toxic work environment and I finally got over the divorce and I honestly feel like a completely different person. I will always look back fondly at our sessions and, not to sound like an idiot, but the man did seriously save my life. Anyone who is close to me knows about the two years of sessions that I spent with Zach. I would not be the man I am today without his help. He never beat around the bushes, and he also never let me victimized myself… Which is what made him such a great therapist. The whole point of therapy is to look inward, and although I sometimes did not like what I saw, like I said… it changed my life.

More than 1 year agoDG

I went to therapy with Zach for about 1.5 to 2 years. Zach was super warm from the very beginning. He is an intent listener, provides thoughtful feedback, and is approachable. I always looked forward to my therapy sessions with Zach and would totally recommend him to anybody who is looking for a smart, thoughtful, and caring therapist!

More than 1 year agoKV

I did some research before choosing to meet with Zach and it was well worth it. I've been through many different therapists and counselors for a variety of situations and now they all get compared against Zach as a standard of care, respect, calm, and wisdom. I always walked away from sessions with him feeling better, even if I wasn't the one doing the majority of the talking. I highly recommend him to everyone.

More than 1 year agoBG

June 7, 2023John L.Verified patientVideo visit