- Stress and anxiety
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- LGBT related issues
About Sal
Sal Fata is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in New York with 4 years of experience. He helps people manage stress and anxiety, cope with addictions, and address relationship and LGBT concerns. He also works with depression and related difficulties such as isolation, guilt, and obsessive thoughts.
Sal uses straightforward conversation to identify what feels most pressing. He listens to how symptoms show up day to day and focuses on practical steps people can try between sessions. Sessions are aimed at clarifying patterns and building small skills that reduce overwhelm in social situations and everyday life.
His approach centers on evidence-based therapeutic techniques applied in a direct, collaborative way. That means choosing methods that match the person’s goals and testing what helps. He pays attention to behaviors, thinking patterns, and relationship habits that keep problems going.
Clients can expect a calm, goal-oriented style that moves from understanding problems to practicing alternatives. Sal offers support around specific issues such as codependency, communication problems, divorce and separation, and substance use. He also addresses life purpose, money stress, and men’s issues when those come up.
Sessions are conducted in English and are based in New York. The practice notes that session cost varies with location and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How evidence-based approaches work in online sessions
Sal uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. One common technique addresses anxious thinking by helping people notice patterns of worry, test those thoughts, and try alternative ways of responding. This approach is useful for social anxiety and repeated worry about being judged.Another technique targets behaviors that keep problems going. It helps people break avoidance patterns and practice small social actions step by step. This can be helpful for phobias, isolation, and compulsive habits that interfere with daily life.
Choosing the right approach is part of therapy. The therapist works collaboratively to decide which methods fit a person’s goals and comfort level. Over the first few sessions he will suggest options and adjust them based on what feels most helpful.
Session-format details are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into busy days, shorten check-ins when time is limited, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and homework to suit day-to-day schedules so therapy can be used alongside school, work, or family commitments.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he support?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, LGBT matters, and depression, plus related concerns like isolation, guilt, and OCD symptoms.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses a direct, collaborative style focused on practical steps and behavior change. Sessions move from understanding problems to practicing specific alternatives.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 4 years of experience as a clinician working with the listed concerns.
What are his credentials and location?
He is an LMHC licensed in New York and practices from that location.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are session fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.