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- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
About Marlene
LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) in New York with 10 years of experience. Marlene Merchant focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, eating concerns, depression, relationships, grief, and related issues. She works in English and accepts international clients.
Marlene uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing as her primary methods. She talks with clients about current problems and practical steps they can try between sessions. Sessions center on clear goals and developing skills to manage symptoms and daily demands.
She has experience addressing body image, communication problems, substance use, eating and food-related issues, and compulsive behaviors. Marlene also supports people dealing with family problems, infidelity, guilt, shame, hoarding, and isolation. Her work includes helping people with parenting stress, sleep disruption, career concerns, and coping with life changes.
Marlene frames therapy around actionable strategies. Clients can expect discussions that connect thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and short experiments to test new responses. Mindfulness practices are used to build attention and reduce reactivity. Motivational Interviewing techniques help when someone is unsure about change.
Sessions also address compassion fatigue and occupational strain when relevant. The focus is on small, measurable steps clients can try between sessions to notice what helps. To begin, a short questionnaire and scheduling step are used to match goals and plan a first appointment.
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How her approaches translate to online sessions
Mindfulness Therapy helps people notice thought and body states in the moment. In practice this means short attention exercises and guided breathing to reduce reactivity and improve focus. It can help with anxiety, sleep problems, and stress management.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. Online CBT often includes setting specific goals, tracking patterns between sessions, and trying small behavioral experiments to test new ways of coping. This approach is commonly used for anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive tendencies, and eating-related issues.
Motivational Interviewing supports people who feel uncertain about change. It uses open questions and reflective listening to clarify values and boost readiness for new behaviors, which can be useful for substance use and other habit changes.
Figuring out which approach fits best is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to pick methods based on their needs, goals, and preferences. That plan can be adjusted as progress is reviewed.
The biography does not specify session delivery methods. Please confirm current session formats before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. These practical benefits often help people maintain regular work on the goals they set with a therapist.
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Areas of expertise
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, eating issues, depression, relationship and family problems, grief, sleep problems, parenting strain, self-esteem, career concerns, and compassion fatigue.
Which therapeutic approaches does she use?
Marlene uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. She applies these methods to set goals and try practical strategies between sessions.
What is her background and experience?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with ten years of clinical experience working with a range of concerns related to mood, behavior, and coping.
Where is she based and licensed?
She practices in New York and holds the NY LMHC credential.
In which languages can I work with her?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are used?
The original biography did not specify session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to know how sessions are delivered.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin the process?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.