I believe that therapy can change people in very real and dramatic ways. The collaborative relationship is key to understanding how both the past impacts on the present and how current behaviors, feelings and ideas may interfere in achieving a more personally satisfying life.
I have over 30 years of experience in both individual and marital ther
Together, we will address challenges using complementary therapy approaches to uncover and resolve long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions. Whether navigating tough situations or seeking a fresh start, I am here to provide support and guidance toward a more meaningful life journey.
My goal is to assist clients in unlocking their
My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and empowering to help you gain insight, strengthen confidence, and explore new perspectives that support growth and healing. My ideal client is someone who shows up and is honest, who is seeking guidance to navigate life and make choices that support a successful, fulfilling future. Issues may include i
With a strong foundation in a strength-based and client-centered approach, I work with people experiencing anxiety, depression, conflicting relationships, stress, grief, and significant life transitions.
Throughout our time together, I draw on a range of evidence-based approaches, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness therapy
Steven Merino is a dedicated and compassionate mental health counselor with more than 10 years of experience in the field of counseling and social work. He holds a master’s degree in forensic mental health counseling from John Jay College of Criminal Justice and is a licensed mental health counselor in New York. Throughout his career, Steven
Does your life seem to be repeating a pattern that, despite how optimistic and certain you feel at the start of a relationship, ends up causing you to feel disappointed, frustrated, and even surprised that, again, things did not turn out as you had hoped?
This pattern may be connected to a previous experience that extends back to young adulthood
Psychotherapy can help end depression, anxiety, and bothersome thoughts and behaviors; it can alleviate pain and help you to enjoy life more. I specialize in helping clients discover and resolve the root cause(s) of their symptoms and also help them to understand how maladaptive thoughts, attitudes, and behaviors keep them from achieving their goal
I received my Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from Fordham University and have since been fulfilled each day by helping clients confront and overcome issues such as relationship stress, anxiety, depression, life transitions, grief, identity confusion, parenting challenges and more. I have helped many different types of individuals improve their qual
I maintain a calm and present approach with my clients, prioritizing compassion, validation, and personal growth. My primary goal is to guide clients in exploring their inner selves, facilitating healing and helping clients learn how to empower themselves. I believe it is a privilege for me to be in the position of a therapist and to be able to lis
My Approach to Care
With more than five years of experience helping teens and young adults struggling with anxiety and depression, I am passionate about the human condition and believe that all emotions serve a purpose. Our role as clinical therapists is to hold those emotions—hope, anger, sadness—for or alongside those we're worki
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