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- Stress and anxiety
- Parenting and family
- Caregiver stress
About Merrie
LCSW in New York with 23 years of experience, Merrie Bartlett helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, parenting and family concerns. She also focuses on caregiver stress, communication problems, divorce and separation, life purpose, midlife crisis, self-love, and workplace issues. Sessions are presented as a place to name what’s hard and figure out practical steps to feel steadier.
Merrie uses an eclectic approach that she adjusts to each person's needs. That means she draws on different evidence-based therapeutic techniques depending on the situation rather than following a single method. Conversations are aimed at identifying obstacles to greater calm and testing ways to reduce distress in day-to-day life.
Her work starts with clarifying what a client wants therapy to do. Early sessions focus on concrete goals and small changes that can be put into practice quickly. She frames problems in terms people know, like stress at work, parenting strain, or the fallout from separation.
Over time Merrie helps people notice patterns that keep problems alive and then tries alternative ways of responding. That can include changing how someone talks to themselves, how they set boundaries, or how they manage upsetting moments. The approach is pragmatic and focused on usable skills.
She offers sessions virtually and asks prospective clients to complete a short matching questionnaire before the first appointment. Sessions operate through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time and fees vary with location.
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How evidence-based techniques shape virtual sessions
Many clients come for relief from stress and anxiety, so techniques that teach practical coping skills are commonly used. One approach focuses on identifying triggers and testing small behavior changes to reduce anxiety in daily life. That helps with workplace stress, caregiving demands, and urgent worries.Another frequently used method involves changing unhelpful thinking patterns and practicing new responses. This kind of work targets self-critical thoughts, communication problems, and patterns that follow divorce or separation. It emphasizes short exercises and step-by-step changes rather than long abstract discussion.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist and client review goals and preferences together and try methods that fit the person’s situation. They adjust the plan based on what works in real life.
Confirm the available session formats before booking, since the biography notes a virtual office but does not list specific options. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, avoid travel time, or use a shorter check-in when schedules are tight. They also allow practical work that transfers directly into day-to-day routines.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
23+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, parenting and family issues. Additional focuses include caregiver stress, communication problems, divorce and separation, life purpose, midlife concerns, self-love, and workplace issues.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses an eclectic approach and adapts methods to each person. The focus is on practical steps to reduce distress and build steadier routines.
How much experience does she have?
Merrie has 23 years of clinical experience. That span includes work with the kinds of life changes and caregiving stresses listed above.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds the LCSW credential and practices in New York. The credential is presented as LCSW.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography describes a virtual office. Confirm current session formats and technical options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Sessions use a subscription model and fees vary with location. The subscription can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first appointment?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.