About Steven
Steven Merino is a New York licensed mental health counselor with ten years of clinical experience. He focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and the effects of trauma and abuse. He works in both English and Spanish and adapts conversations to fit each person’s needs.
He aims to treat people with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. Sessions are practical and straightforward. He listens first to understand what feels most pressing, then builds a plan together.
How Steven works
Steven draws on several therapeutic styles to match the moment. Client-Centered Therapy keeps the focus on the person’s own goals and pace. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers tools to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
Psychodynamic ideas help uncover patterns that influence present reactions. Common concerns he addresses include self-esteem, coping with life changes, workplace stress, loneliness, and guilt or shame. He also helps people work through communication problems, issues around forgiveness, and questions of life purpose.
Sessions use a range of formats to fit different schedules, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text messaging. The therapist explains options and helps choose the format that works best. Starting is simple: complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
People who want a direct, collaborative approach that focuses on real-life tools and honest conversation often find his style a good fit. He supports steps toward stronger self-love, better coping, and clearer direction.
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What Steven works with
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Training and background
| Register | LMHC |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 10 |
| Languages | English, Spanish |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | New York |
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Online support options
How therapeutic approaches translate online
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the person's lead, helping them set their own goals and feel understood; online sessions can provide a steady place for that kind of careful conversation. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, teaches clear skills to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which works well through focused exercises during video or text-based sessions. Psychodynamic Therapy looks at recurring patterns and past influences that shape current feelings, and it can be explored over multiple online sessions to notice those patterns in everyday life.Choosing the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk about goals, try methods that make sense for those goals, and adjust the plan as progress becomes clear. Clients help guide which tools feel most useful and which format supports steady work.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to fit care into a busy life. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is low or a quick check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging let people send updates or work through shorter moments between sessions. These options make it easier to keep consistent momentum and practice skills when life gets busy.
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A practical next step
Write down two things you would want to be different in six months. That is the most useful thing to bring to a first session, whoever it is with. If you would rather start now than keep reading, online sessions are the quickest route.
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