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Meagan Licata

Collaborative CBT-informed counseling for mood and stress

LMHC New York

Experience
4 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Sleeping, Self esteem
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English
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About Meagan

Meagan Licata is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) based in New York who uses evidence-informed approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside acceptance and mindfulness-based methods.

Background and approach

With four years of direct counseling experience, she focuses on helping clients address stress, anxiety, sleep difficulties, low self-esteem, depression, and challenges related to ADHD while also offering support for concerns like body image, chronic pain and illness, communication problems, and social anxiety.

She emphasizes building a strong therapeutic connection and takes time to establish trust so clients feel understood and heard. Meagan integrates techniques from client-centered therapy, ACT, DBT, and mindfulness practices to tailor sessions to each person’s needs, addressing feelings of isolation, shame or guilt, and difficulties around life purpose and relationships.

Prospective clients will find a collaborative, empathetic approach aimed at practical coping strategies and gradual change. She welcomes inquiries from English-speaking residents of New York and uses a subscription model for scheduling and sessions.

CBT and Acceptance-Based Care Online

Meagan commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop skills for managing mood, anxiety, and sleep difficulties through practical exercises and behavioral experiments. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) complements this work by helping people clarify values, practice acceptance of difficult emotions, and take committed action toward meaningful goals. She also draws on client-centered and mindfulness techniques to create space for the client’s perspective and cultivate present-moment awareness.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and she works collaboratively with each person to determine which strategies fit their needs and preferences. Sessions begin with an assessment of goals and current challenges, and treatment plans evolve based on what is most helpful for the individual.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for varying schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to access consistent care from New York and allow clients to integrate therapy into their daily lives with greater convenience.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Meagan commonly address?
Her practice focuses on stress, anxiety, sleep problems, self-esteem, depression, and ADHD, with additional attention to issues like body image, chronic pain and illness, communication difficulties, and social anxiety.
What is her therapeutic style and approach?
She blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with acceptance, mindfulness, client-centered, and DBT-informed strategies to create practical, collaborative treatment plans tailored to individual needs.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has four years of direct counseling experience and a wider 15-year background in mental health roles, bringing that combined perspective to her sessions.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is licensed in New York as an LMHC with license number NY LMHC 014214 and practices with clients located in New York.
Does she provide services in other languages or accept international clients?
Sessions are offered in English only, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available?
Clients can choose video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging as session formats depending on their preferences and scheduling.
How are fees and payment structured?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with her?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietySleeping disordersSelf esteemDepressionADHD

Additional focus areas

Body imageChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersNarcissismSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

4+ years

Licensed

New York

Languages

English