Andre Vilarinho , LMFT

Andre Vilarinho is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based in New York who provides virtual therapy in New York and Connecticut. As an LMFT - a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist trained to work with individuals, couples, and families - he brings a practical, relationship-centered focus to his work.

He has supported couples, parents, and family members coping with anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, and communication challenges. He also works with individuals managing stress, life transitions, motivation, self-esteem, and intimacy-related concerns. Much of his practice has involved partnering with families where a member struggles with mood or substance-related issues, as well as helping parents and couples develop clearer communication and more effective patterns of interaction.

Andre’s approach emphasizes shifting how people feel, behave, and think within their relationships, including the relationship with oneself. He combines a casual, relaxed, and thoughtful style with a direct and light demeanor, reflecting optimism about each person’s capacity for growth. He strives to build a therapeutic relationship grounded in trust while offering challenge and support as needed.

His clinical work draws from Structural Family Therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and humanistic models. He meets clients where they are and collaborates to develop an approach tailored to their goals and circumstances, whether the aim is improved functioning or deeper insight.