What patients are saying
Overall rating
4.95
Average wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
“My therapist was very empathetic, and I appreciated his knowledge and advice. I felt heard and respected, and that put me at ease. It's my first experience with a therapist and I'm looking forward to my next appointment. I'm hoping that my sessions will put me on the road to my well-being. ?”
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About Vito Prainito
Focus areas
Anxiety
Depression
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Life Coaching
Bereavement / Grief Counseling
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Clientele seen
Teenagers (13-17)
Individuals
Young adults (18-24)
Couples
Adults (25-64)
Families
Treatment approaches
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Family / Marital
Structural Family Therapy
Identity
Gender
MaleLanguages spoken
English
Getting to know Vito Prainito
Vito is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor whose perspective on therapy emphasizes building an effective rapport with clients through unconditional compassion, support, validation, and trust. He holds a Master's in Counseling from New York University's Mental Health and Wellness program. Vito has been in the mental health field for approximately six years, providing therapeutic services to a wide variety of clients with both acute and chronic mental health conditions.
Vito's scope of competence includes adult clients with diverse mental health conditions, adults and adolescents with Autism or Developmental Delay, and adolescents who experience severe difficulties ranging from behavioral (Conduct Disorder and Oppositional Defiant Disorder), emotional (Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder), psychiatric (Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Major Depression, Bipolar Disorder, and Schizophrenia), to academic (Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder).
He is also well versed in several treatment modalities, including psychodynamics, which aims to help clients bridge the connection between the conscious and unconscious minds; Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, focusing on managing conflicting thoughts and feelings to promote positive action; Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, where clients receive psychoeducation about trauma, develop individualized anxiety management tools, and compose a trauma narrative in a well-paced and sensitive manner; and Collaborative Problem Solving, where parents and children work together to solve problems by emphasizing the child's lagging skills and the parent's expectations.
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During the LifeStance onboarding process, we will contact you to collect your payment card information. It’s our policy to collect this information and confirm that it is valid prior to your first appointment so that we can simplify the payment process upon completion of your appointment, especially in the case of a telehealth appointment where the traditional “check-out” process doesn’t occur.
Important Note: This provider is not currently bookable for new patients with Medicare or Medicaid coverage.
Office locations
Vito Prainito, LMHC also offers online video visits for patients
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Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- New York University, Master's in Counseling
NPI number
1669835849
Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.95
Wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
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Vito listened intently and supported me as I talked about the reasons I came to therapy.
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenVideo visit
My therapist was very empathetic, and I appreciated his knowledge and advice. I felt heard and respected, and that put me at ease. It's my first experience with a therapist and I'm looking forward to my next appointment. I'm hoping that my sessions will put me on the road to my well-being. ?
February 23, 2026Initials hidden
this lmhc fixed my brain
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Generally, Vito Prainito has appointments available on Zocdoc within 1 week. You can see Vito Prainito's earliest availability on Zocdoc and make an appointment online.
Is Vito Prainito accepting new patients?
Vito Prainito generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Vito Prainito's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.
Does Vito Prainito accept my insurance?
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Can I make an appointment with Vito Prainito online?
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What practice does Vito Prainito work with?
Vito Prainito works with LifeStance Health - New York.
Where is Vito Prainito's office located?
Vito Prainito has 4 office locations, including in New Hyde Park and Forest Hills, view full addresses on Vito Prainito's profile.
What are common reasons for patients to see Vito Prainito?
Vito Prainito frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Vito Prainito on their profile.
What languages does Vito Prainito speak?
Vito Prainito speaks English.
How do patients rate Vito Prainito in reviews?
21 patients have reviewed Vito Prainito. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.95/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 5/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.