Steven Merino

Steven Merino is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) practicing in New York with more than 10 years of professional experience. He focuses on creating a respectful, sensitive space where people can talk through stress, anxiety, trauma, depression, and problems with motivation or self-esteem. He communicates plainly and aims to meet people where they are.

Steven shapes sessions around each person’s needs rather than a one-size approach. He listens first, then works with clients to set practical goals. That may include looking at thought patterns, understanding past experiences, or building everyday skills to manage strong feelings.

His approach draws on client-centered principles, which keep the person’s voice central during sessions. He also uses ideas from cognitive behavioral therapy to address unhelpful thinking and from psychodynamic therapy to examine how past patterns show up now. Together, these methods help clarify what’s most useful for each person.

Sessions often focus on real-life problems like workplace stress, social anxiety, isolation, or relationship and communication difficulties. He also supports people dealing with guilt, forgiveness, life changes, and questions about purpose or self-love.

Steven speaks English and Spanish and works with people who want a compassionate, straightforward therapist. He emphasizes collaboration and practical steps, while offering a steady, nonjudgmental presence during the work.

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