I tailor my trauma-informed and strength-based approach to empower clients on their unique path to thriving. I have always been passionate about supporting trauma survivors, which led me to focus the beginning of my career on crisis intervention and counseling survivors of domestic violence. This experience allowed me to hone my expertise in trauma-informed care, which I continue to use in my work with a broader population of clients. My work is exploratory and skill-focused, using solution-focu...
Therapy is a collaborative place for finding support in healing, developing self-awareness, and working towards your goals. It is a collaborative process providing an opportunity to bring awareness to how past experiences are affecting current struggles. In our sessions together, we will work towards identifying your goals and meeting your needs while working on healing, developing self-awareness, and practicing self-compassion. My experience working with adults from diverse backgrounds and age ...
Do you find yourself feeling anxious, depressed, stressed, or confused? We can often find ourselves stuck in unhelpful patterns that postpone us from living our “best life”. Let’s work together to identify what can help you and what has been keeping you from achieving your goals. My work with clients involves a non-judgmental and warm approach. Allow me to provide you with a safe space where you will be challenged to move in the direction of greater everyday life satisfaction. Reach out to me...
I have been practicing psychotherapy for 10 years in New York City. I describe my approach as warm, welcoming, empathic, open-minded, culturally competent, and humorous. Life is hard enough, so I like to laugh with my clients! I love to listen and help my clients have their "aha" moments as well as see things from a different perspective. I am a therapist at Octave, a behavioral health practice creating a new standard for mental health care that’s both high-quality and accessible. To learn mo...
As a counselor, my priority is to create a collaborative, safe, and judgment-free space where you feel fully supported. My goal is to help you become the person you want to be and to work with you toward achieving the goals that matter most to you. I believe the most effective therapy integrates both past and present—exploring how past experiences shape current challenges, while actively practicing new strategies in and outside of sessions to create change. Throughout my career, I’ve helped clie...
Steven Merino is a dedicated and compassionate mental health counselor with more than 10 years of experience in the field of counseling and social work. He holds a master’s degree in forensic Mental Health Counseling from John Jay College of Criminal Justice and is a licensed Mental Health Counselor in New York. Throughout his career, Steven has worked with a diverse range of clients, including individuals struggling with anxiety, personality disorders, depression, mood disorders, trauma, and re...
After a long and incredibly fulfilling career in oncology social work, I left the medical field choosing instead to transfer all I have learned into the more personal setting of private practice. This has allowed me the wonderful opportunity to really lean in and focus completely on the one-to-one support I had always been so passionate about but rarely had the time to pursue in the hospital. Presently my practice is fully remote. I am collaborative, interactive, and always open to feedback a...
Have you ever felt stretched thin by the demands of your workload, personal responsibilities, and the pressures that come with navigating a major life transition? I specialize in supporting first-generation, BIPOC, and legacy students who are navigating the challenges of academia. Using a person-centered approach, we will work to strengthen your sense of self beyond academic and professional achievement. My experience supporting individuals in high-stakes environments—ranging from communit...
Born and raised in New York and coming from Latino roots, I offer a warm, down-to-earth space where you can show up as you are—no shame, no judgment. Mental health can carry stigma in many underrepresented communities, and I’m here to help change that using my eclectic approach. I tailor therapy to your unique story, walking with you through it all—with respect, care, and authenticity. Coming from a private practice, I aim to make sessions a safe therapeutic space. My work is grounded in prov...
I am a licensed mental health counselor specializing in relational patterns, identity development, and substance use recovery for adults navigating life transitions and emotional challenges. As a relational therapist, I see the therapy space as a mirror to the outside world—a place where familiar patterns can surface and be gently explored. Together, we’ll examine the beliefs and behaviors that may have once protected you but now feel limiting or misaligned. My goal is to create a space rooted i...
My goal is always to help my client in the way that they understand and teach them how to be independent from my care to grow into the life changes that they desire. I am a therapist who focuses on understanding. Each person that I work with is a story. Being able to understand the person through their eyes is the guide that moves us towards why they need help and how I can help them. My therapeutic style is to find ways to get to know who I am speaking to and who they want to become with my sup...
I am dedicated to fostering growth and healing through a collaborative, Strength-based approach within a safe, non-judgmental environment. I tailor treatment to meet individual's unique needs. Using diverse therapeutic modalities, I work closely with clients to develop personalized treatment plans that honor their experiences and empower them to achieve their goals. I have previous experience in working with chronic illness, anxiety, life transitions including young adults, parental guidance, an...
As a psychiatrist and mental health nurse practitioner, I am deeply passionate about providing comprehensive and compassionate care to individuals struggling with mental health disorders. With a background in psychiatry and advanced training in nursing, I have dedicated my career to helping individuals achieve optimal mental wellness and quality of life. My commitment to evidence-based practice, coupled with a holistic approach to treatment, allows me to address the complex needs of my patients....
I work hard to support the personal and emotional growth of all my clients. I support my clients to live their best lives through self care and solution-focused therapy. I create a safe and engaging environment that allows clients to feel comfortable and open. I have over 13 years experience as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and have worked with a wide range of people and backgrounds. I am a therapist at Octave, a behavioral health practice creating a new standard for mental health care t...
After a major stressor, loss or transition, it is normal to experience big emotions (new or past) and feel like your ground is unsteady. My mission is to help you uncover your power through an attachment focus so that you can begin to heal and grow from the inside out. By starting where you are, together we will make meaning and create new experiences after a significant change in order to develop a future template for the next phase of your life. I aim to achieve this through a collaborative, s...
I particularly have extensive experience working with depression, anxiety, chronic pain due to injury or illness, relationship issues, life transitions, and work-related stressors. My approach to therapy is centered on the therapeutic relationship; I view therapy as a partnership between therapist and client, and I seek to establish a trusting and safe environment as a foundation. With your therapeutic goals in mind, we will work together to gain a better understanding of yourself, your exper...
I am a NYS-licensed psychologist with over 20 years of experience. I work with individuals to address a variety of issues including depression, stress, anxiety, trauma or emotional abuse, career challenges, and coping with grief and loss. I have experience working with a range of ages and populations. My counseling style is warm, caring, and goal-oriented. I am trained in both Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and psychoanalysis. I provide a supportive and emphatic environment for my clients. My g...
I am passionate about helping clients who experience depression, anxiety and trauma. Many of my clients feel overwhelmed with feelings of sadness, loneliness, disconnection from loved ones, frustration, or a lack of motivation. I help these clients by providing them with a warm, nonjudgmental space to talk about their feelings. My approach to therapy is psychodynamic, meaning that I help clients make connections between what happens in their lives and their innermost beliefs, desires, and wants....
Hi, I'm a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner with over 15 years of experience and passionate about helping young adults navigate their mental health journey. Whether you're dealing with anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD, or other challenges like bipolar disorder or substance use, I'm here to support you in finding the care you need to feel more like yourself again. I understand that college life can be overwhelming. It’s a time filled with changes, new pressures, and sometimes unexpe...
I have been in clinical practice for 25 years working effectively with couples, individuals and relationship issues. I have a warm and relational style and provide safe and experienced guidance using evidence and measurement-based treatment approaches that are trauma-informed and experientially emotion-focused, including certification in AEDP (Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy) and EFCT (Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy). I'm a therapist with Octave and Evernorth Behavioral Ca...