Alssaro Counseling Services

Alssaro Counseling Services: psychological therapy in New Rochelle

Alssaro Counseling Services is a psychological counseling center based in New Rochelle, New York, founded in 2006 by Yhatrid Algarin and Mario Passaro, both licensed clinical social workers (LCSW-R) and certified anger management specialists (CAMS II). The center presents itself as a therapist-led practice serving individuals, couples, families, teens, and children.

The entity operates at two addresses within New Rochelle and offers both in-person and virtual sessions, as well as accepting most major health insurance plans.

Therapy and counseling services

The service catalog includes several modalities of psychological care:

• Individual Therapy: a one-on-one process with a trained therapist in a safe, confidential, and supportive environment.
• Teen Therapy: support during a transitional stage that is difficult for both the young person and their parents or guardians.
• Couples Counseling: private sessions to address relationship issues with trained clinicians, with support for the partnership or marriage.
• Child Counseling: care adapted to children's symbolic expression through play, rather than verbal language.
• Family Counseling: aimed at identifying dynamics, interactions, and patterns that hinder the growth and harmony of the family group.
• Anger Management Classes: taught by certified specialists recognized by the National Anger Management Association (NAMA), in individual and group format.
• Online Therapy: connection with the therapist via video, phone, tablet, or computer, according to the patient's preference.

Founders and clinical approach

Yhatrid Algarin, director of the center, has more than twenty years of experience with children, teens, and adults. Her practice focuses on supporting people navigating trauma, ADHD, behavioral concerns, and depression, with an approach that combines clinical rigor and cultural and personal sensitivity.

Mario J. Passaro has worked with individuals, families, and couples in areas such as communication, trust, and relationship repair. As a certified anger management specialist, he has developed mental health programs for communities with specific needs. His method is described as collaborative and non-judgmental.

Accessibility and coverage

The center states that it accepts most major health insurance plans and offers same-day appointments, as well as in-person and virtual sessions. Care is presented as personalized and evidence-based, with no templates or standardized solutions, and treatment plans tailored to each patient.

Publications and resources

The site maintains a blog with articles on topics such as complex trauma, high-functioning anxiety, and contemporary anxiety, with entries dated between March and August 2026. It also offers a newsletter for subscribers.

Locations

481 Main Street Location: 481 Main Street, Suite 401, New Rochelle, NY 10801

145 Huguenot Street Location: 145 Huguenot Street, Suite 404, New Rochelle, NY 10801