Psychotherapy · Bergen County, NJ

Thoughtful, evidence-based therapy for meaningful change

Individual psychotherapy in Hackensack, New Jersey, with online therapy across New Jersey, New York, and Texas.

I’m Dr. Alan Sheinfil, a licensed clinical psychologist. Together, we can understand what’s keeping you stuck and develop practical ways to move toward what matters to you.

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Free 15-minute consultation · Response within 24–48 hours

Alan Sheinfil, PhDLicensed Clinical Psychologist

Room to understand. Space to change.

When something isn’t working, understanding why is a place to start

You may be overwhelmed by stress, carrying difficult experiences from the past, or finding yourself in patterns that are hard to change.

Sometimes the concern is clear. Other times, you simply know you’re not feeling or functioning the way you’d like.

Therapy offers a place to make sense of those experiences, feel heard, and begin trying new ways forward.

Areas of focus

Support for the challenges
that affect your everyday life

All therapy services

Trauma & difficult experiences

When the past continues to shape how you feel, connect with others, or move through the day.

Explore trauma therapy

Anxiety, stress & mood

For persistent worry, low mood, and the strain of trying to manage competing demands.

Explore anxiety & mood therapy

Substance use & behavior change

A nonjudgmental place to understand patterns of use and consider the changes that matter to you.

Explore substance use therapy

How I work

Thoughtful understanding,
practical steps forward

My approach draws primarily from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), adapted to your experiences and goals.

Learn about my approach

Understand the patterns

Explore the connections between your experiences, thoughts, feelings, and actions.

Try something different

Develop more flexible responses to difficult moments and practice strategies outside our sessions.

Keep your goals in view

Regularly consider what’s useful and make adjustments together.

Meet Dr. Sheinfil

Clinical expertise,
a collaborative relationship

I’m a licensed clinical psychologist and an Assistant Professor of Psychology at Fairleigh Dickinson University. My research and clinical work focus on understanding overlapping mental health and substance use concerns.

I bring that background to therapy with curiosity, care, and attention to your individual circumstances.

More about me & my training

What to expect

We’ll take it one step at a time

Have an initial conversation

Use a free 15-minute call to share what brings you here, ask questions, and discuss fit.
Make sense of what’s happening

Early sessions help us understand your experiences, current challenges, and what you’d like to change.
Work toward meaningful goals

We’ll develop practical strategies, consider what’s helping, and adjust our work together.

Practical details

Clarity from the beginning

Fees & common questions

Individual therapy: $250; Per 50-minute session
Insurance: Private pay; Out-of-network; superbills available
Appointments: Online & in person; Hackensack visits by arrangement

Your right to a Good Faith Estimate

Take the next step

A conversation is a place to start

A free 15-minute consultation is an opportunity to talk about what you need and whether working together feels like a fit.