Andre Vilarinho, LMFT - Therapist in New York

About Andre

Andre Vilarinho is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in New York. He offers virtual therapy by video, phone, chat, and text for people navigating family and parenting challenges as well as personal struggles like anxiety, depression, and addiction. His manner is casual and direct, aiming to be supportive while also challenging clients when needed.

He emphasizes building a trusting relationship so clients feel comfortable working toward change.

Background and approach

Andre draws on five years of clinical experience in community mental health, group practices, and nonprofit and for-profit organizations. He has worked with individuals, couples, and families facing communication problems, trauma and abuse, and issues around intimacy and self-esteem. He also supports people dealing with stress, life transitions, career questions, and questions related to LGBT identity.

In sessions he focuses on how feelings, thoughts, and behaviors show up inside relationships, including the relationship a person has with themselves. His style blends straightforward feedback with a light, optimistic tone. He aims to match his approach to each person rather than following a single method.

Andre uses evidence-based techniques such as cognitive behavioral strategies and skills for emotional regulation. He pays attention to dissociation, guilt and shame, and self-love work when those topics arise. He accepts clients in New York and Connecticut for virtual care and works in English.

If a parent or caretaker is trying to improve family communication or manage parenting stress, Andre offers practical, conversational support to work toward clear goals.

Approaches that translate well to online care

Andre blends cognitive behavioral techniques and skills from dialectical behavior therapy in straightforward ways. Cognitive behavioral approaches focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying practical experiments to change behaviors, which can help with anxiety, depression, and stress. Dialectical behavior therapy offers concrete skills for managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness, useful for relationship and self-regulation challenges.

He also draws from structural family ideas and humanistic perspectives to look at how patterns within relationships shape daily life. These approaches help map interaction patterns and support clearer communication between family members or partners. Together, these methods give concrete tools and a relational lens for addressing parenting, family conflict, and intimacy issues.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences rather than imposing a single model. This helps tailor sessions to what feels most useful in practice.

Online therapy offers flexibility for busy family schedules. Video calls create face-to-face time without travel, while phone, live chat, and text-based messaging provide more frequent touchpoints or shorter check-ins. These formats make it easier to fit work on communication, parenting strategies, and coping skills into everyday life.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Andre commonly address?

He works with issues such as addictions, family and parenting struggles, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy problems, stress, trauma and abuse, and career or life-change concerns.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

His manner is casual, relaxed, and thoughtful with direct feedback when appropriate. He aims to build trust and also to challenge clients gently to support progress.

What is his professional background?

He has five years of clinical experience across community mental health, group practices, and both nonprofit and for-profit organizations.

What credentials and locations are listed?

He holds the LMFT credential and maintains NY LMFT 001992 and CT LMFT 2851 registrations, and provides virtual therapy based in New York.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How does someone begin therapy with Andre?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Addictions
Family conflicts
Parenting issues

Also works with

Experience: 5 years
Licensed: Connecticut, New York
Languages: English

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