Steven Merino

Supportive NY therapist blending insight and skills

LMHC New York

Experience: 10 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English, Spanish

About Steven

Steven Merino is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) practicing in New York with a decade of professional experience.

Background and approach

He focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, self-esteem concerns, and life transitions, drawing on a blend of evidence-informed approaches to tailor care to each person’s situation. He emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion in his work, shaping conversations and treatment plans around the client’s individual needs and values.

Steven aims to create a supportive environment where clients can explore issues such as communication challenges, guilt and shame, isolation, workplace stress, and questions about life purpose. He offers services in English and Spanish and works collaboratively to empower clients as they pursue meaningful change.

Clients considering therapy with Steven can expect a practical, client-centered process that balances insight with actionable strategies. He frames seeking help as a courageous step and commits to supporting people through the process of growth and healing.

Combining therapeutic approaches with online access

Client-centered therapy focuses on creating an empathetic, nonjudgmental space where the client's own goals and values guide the work; this approach helps people feel heard and supported as they explore what matters most. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) targets patterns of thinking and behavior, offering concrete tools to manage symptoms like anxiety, stress, and low mood and to practice new coping strategies in daily life. Psychodynamic therapy explores underlying patterns and past influences that shape current feelings and relationships, helping some clients gain deeper self-understanding and insight.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and the therapist collaborates with each person to determine what methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Sessions may mix techniques so that practical skill-building and reflective exploration reinforce one another, with the therapist adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect using video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit care into a busy schedule or to continue work during life transitions. These formats increase accessibility and allow therapists and clients to maintain continuity of care while tailoring communication methods to what works best for the individual.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Steven commonly address?

He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem challenges, depression, and coping with life changes, along with related issues such as workplace problems, social anxiety, guilt and shame, and isolation.

What therapeutic approach can I expect in sessions?

Sessions draw from client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and psychodynamic ideas to combine practical strategies with deeper exploration of thoughts and patterns.

How much clinical experience does the therapist have?

Steven brings 10 years of professional experience to his practice, applying that background to support people through a range of emotional and life challenges.

What are the therapist's credentials and location?

He is licensed as an LMHC in New York with license number NY LMHC 014800 and maintains a practice based in New York.

In which languages are sessions offered?

Therapy is available in both English and Spanish to accommodate speakers of either language.

What session formats are available online?

Clients can meet by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on what fits their needs and the therapist's availability.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with this therapist?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling a session according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Self esteem Depression Coping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Communication problemsForgivenessGuilt and shame Isolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Psychodynamic Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Licensed

New York

Languages

English, Spanish