About Me

Eliana Bonaguro, LMHC | Anxiety & OCD Therapist in New York City and Florida

If you’re here, you’re likely searching for answers—or at least relief. I’m Eliana Bonaguro, a licensed mental health counselor offering anxiety treatment in New York City and throughout Florida, including Brooklyn, Queens, Naples, Tampa, Miami, and Fort Myers. My practice is fully online, making quality mental health care more accessible, flexible, and convenient for your lifeYou may be managing persistent anxiety, overwhelming self-doubt, intrusive thoughts, or stress that just won’t let up. I help adults like you find their calm, confidence, and clarity through personalized, evidence-based therapy.

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Who I Work With

My clients are often high-functioning, introspective individuals who may look “fine” on the outside but are quietly struggling with a mind that won’t stop spinning. They’re business owners, artists, professionals, caretakers, and students—people who feel emotionally drained, stuck in loops of worry or rumination, or unable to break out of patterns that no longer serve them.

Whether it’s panic attacks, a need for certainty, a harsh inner critic, or simply feeling overwhelmed and exhausted, I help you unravel what’s going on underneath—and build practical tools to move forward.

What I Treat

My work is grounded in science-backed methods and personalized for your unique experience. I specialize in:

• Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)

• Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) including Pure O, checking, contamination, and intrusive thoughts

• Social Anxiety

• Panic Disorder and Health Anxiety

• Depression and mood regulation issues

• Relationship anxiety and communication challenges

• Perfectionism, high-functioning anxiety, and burnout

• Emotional dysregulation and chronic overwhelm

• Low self-esteem and negative self-talk

• Fear of failure or “not being enough”

My approach is trauma-informed, meaning I honor your past while helping you move forward without being stuck in it.

Why I Do This Work

I believe therapy should feel like a conversation—not a cold clinical experience. I became a therapist because I know what it’s like to be sensitive, analytical, and driven… and how that can spiral into anxiety, shame, or chronic tension if left unaddressed.

I also believe in the power of reclaiming your thoughts, your voice, and your space in the world—especially if you’ve spent years managing emotions on your own.

You don’t need to figure it out all by yourself anymore.

My Approach

I’m trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) through the Beck Institute and integrate ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention) for OCD, mindfulness-based strategies, and insight-oriented techniques depending on what best fits your goals.

Together, we’ll:

• Understand the thoughts and beliefs keeping you stuck

• Learn how to respond to intrusive or anxious thoughts without letting them hijack your day

• Build emotional resilience

• Set boundaries and develop healthier relationship patterns

• Reclaim self-worth, confidence, and clarity

Therapy with me is both structured and empathetic. I guide you with expertise, but I also listen deeply. You’ll never be met with judgment or generic advice—just personalized, collaborative support that meets you where you are.

Online Therapy for Florida & New York Residents

I work with adults across:

• New York City (including Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan, and surrounding boroughs)

• Florida, including Naples, Fort Myers, Miami, and Tampa

Telehealth therapy gives you access to care wherever you are—no traffic, no long waits, no clinical setting. All you need is a private space and a stable internet connection.

Online sessions allow you to integrate therapy into your real life—whether you’re a new parent, a working professional, or simply trying to carve out space for yourself amid the chaos.

Is Therapy Right for You?

If you’re unsure whether therapy is necessary, that’s okay. You don’t need a crisis to seek support.

You might just be tired of overthinking everything…
Feeling disconnected from yourself or your relationships…
Or wondering why success still doesn’t bring peace.

You deserve to explore those questions with someone who gets it.

A Note About Anxiety Treatment in New York City

There are many therapists in NYC—but you deserve one who understands anxiety from both a clinical and humanperspective. My therapy is not one-size-fits-all. It’s for thoughtful, overwhelmed people who want tools, not just talk. It’s for those who want more than coping—they want change.

Whether you’re in Brooklyn, Queens, or Midtown, anxiety treatment in New York City should be accessible, efficient, and tailored to who you are. I’m here to offer exactly that.

Next Steps

Starting therapy can feel vulnerable—but it’s also one of the most empowering decisions you can make. If you’re ready to explore what’s beneath the surface and finally get relief from anxiety, OCD, or emotional overload, I’m here to walk with you.

Ready to take the next step?
Book a free 15-minute consultation and learn how anxiety treatment in New York City or Florida can help you feel more like yourself again.