Steven Alimaras, born February 19, 1983, in New York, is a licensed psychotherapist, entrepreneurial speaker, and the visionary founder behind the Worrier 2 Warrior anxiety recovery program. With a deep understanding of the human psyche, business acumen, and a passion for performance psychology, Steven has built a multifaceted career that blends mental health expertise with personal development coaching. His diverse skill set is the foundation upon which he’s helped high-achievers, entrepreneurs, and executives not just manage anxiety but conquer it and thrive beyond it.
Steven’s professional journey began with a commitment to understanding the intricacies of the mind. He earned his Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling from Long Island University, C.W. Post Campus, in 2012. Soon after, he became a licensed psychotherapist in New York (License No. 007178). His early career included working as a mental health counselor at HANAC Child and Family Therapy, where he specialized in treating anxiety, overthinking, and burnout conditions often overlooked in high-functioning individuals.
Over the past decade, Steven’s clinical skills have deepened, integrating cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), neuroscience-informed strategies, and performance coaching. He has worked with over 177 private clients through his own practice, Steven Alimaras Mental Health Counseling Services, PLLC, helping individuals gain control over anxiety and rebuild emotional resilience.
Steven’s most distinctive contribution to the field of mental health is his creation of the Worrier 2 Warrior program, an innovative, body-first anxiety recovery model. Unlike conventional therapy, which often focuses on symptom management, Steven’s approach is transformational. It incorporates habit optimization, targeted exercise, anti-inflammatory nutrition, and sleep structuring before even beginning cognitive reconditioning.
This holistic system reflects Steven’s ability to synthesize knowledge from multiple disciplines: psychology, physiology, fitness, and neuroscience. His unique ability to connect the dots between the body and mind has enabled many of his clients to discontinue medication, eliminate panic attacks, and perform at a higher level, both personally and professionally.
Steven doesn’t just focus on mental health, he’s a strategist for performance. His background in leadership psychology equips him to coach executives, startup founders, and corporate leaders on resilience, decision-making, and mental clarity. He’s delivered workshops and keynote speeches for powerhouse organizations like Wells Fargo, KPMG, PepsiCo, and DraftKings. In these environments, Steven draws from his clinical training while incorporating real-world executive stress management techniques, helping leaders sharpen their mental edge in high-pressure situations.
His coaching is direct, outcome-oriented, and deeply rooted in integrity. “If my approach isn’t the right fit,” Steven has said, “I’ll tell you. Real healing isn’t about feeling better for a day; it’s about lasting change.”
As an entrepreneurial speaker, Steven Alimaras is known for his authenticity, clarity, and no-nonsense delivery. His talks go beyond clinical jargon and resonate with professionals seeking real solutions. Whether he’s presenting at the Worrier 2 Warrior Anxiety Convention, a private, immersive event held at the Fontainebleau Hotel in Miami or publishing quotes through PR Newswire, Steven speaks to those who are done with temporary fixes and are ready for deep transformation.
Outside of his professional achievements, Steven is a multifaceted individual who values growth in all forms. He enjoys fitness and clean eating and is a devoted fan of the Harry Potter series (minus the first book, which he admits he has never read). He’s also engaged in a real off-camera debate with ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith, demonstrating his passion for discourse and ideas.
Interestingly, Steven credits the fictional character Rocky Balboa as the inspiration for his resilience philosophy. “It may sound ridiculous,” he admits, “but without Rocky, there is no Worrier 2 Warrior.”
Steven Alimaras’ diverse skill set spanning psychotherapy, fitness science, leadership coaching, and public speaking makes him a standout figure in the mental health and personal development space. He is not just treating anxiety; he’s redefining how we understand and overcome it. Through the Worrier 2 Warrior program and his innovative, body-first approach, Steven is leading a movement where mental health meets high performance and where healing begins from the inside out.
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