Holistic Jungian therapist specializing in trauma and relationships
I am a licensed mental health counselor with 20 years experience in the field. My practice modalities include cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness therapy and motivational interviewing, while focusing on your goals and aspirations. I work with adults, adolescents and children in early childhood, primarily people of color in low income communities. My holistic and empathic approach is encouraging to clients who are seeking therapy especially for the first time.
I specialize in helping individuals who struggle with eating disorders, trauma and abuse, addiction, depression, anxiety and stress, as they continue to navigate everyday challenges. I strongly believe in and cheer for the success of the clients I work with. I’m passionate about what I do and Invested in helping you develop the skills you need to make long lasting positive changes in your life. One of the areas I work with many of my clients is around increasing their self care practices, so they are better equipped to deal with stress and anxiety. I truly believe everyone has value and deserves to experience joy and peace, simply because they exist.
If you are ready to take that next step I’m happy to go on the journey with you. Looking forward to connecting with you soon!
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Marlene Merchant is a licensed mental health counselor in New York with 10 years of clinical experience. She integrates cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness-based approaches, and motivational interviewing while keeping the client’s goals and aspirations at the center of care.
She works with adults, adolescents, and young children, and her practice has a particular focus on serving people of color in low-income communities. Her approach is holistic and empathic, offering encouragement to people who are seeking therapy for the first time as well as those returning to care.
Marlene specializes in supporting individuals facing eating disorders, trauma and abuse, addiction, depression, anxiety, and stress as they manage everyday challenges. She is passionate about helping clients build practical skills that lead to lasting change, and she often works with people to strengthen self-care practices so they can better cope with stress and anxiety.
She holds a New York license as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (NY LMHC 011677-01) and is committed to celebrating the progress of each person she works with. If someone is ready to take a next step, Marlene is prepared to support them through that journey and looks forward to connecting in New York or via available remote options.
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