Michelle Merindino

Michelle Merindino is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in New York. She brings six years of counseling experience and a practical, down-to-earth approach to sessions. Michelle works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, anger, relationship concerns, and other life changes. She creates an empathetic, nonjudgmental space where clients can name and process difficult feelings. Michelle follows a person-centered, humanistic perspective and emphasizes trust and respect in the therapeutic relationship. Sessions focus on clear, manageable steps rather than abstract ideas. Michelle uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thought patterns and how those thoughts influence feelings and behavior. Together clients and Michelle look for ways to challenge those patterns and try new responses. Motivational Interviewing is used to explore readiness for change and strengthen commitment to personal goals. She also draws on attachment-based ideas to understand how early relationships shape current patterns. That helps when problems involve abandonment, emotional distance, or repeated relational conflicts. Michelle tailors methods to fit each person’s needs and goals rather than following a single formula. People who come to Michelle often want practical skills - better communication, coping tools, or help managing impulses and mood swings. She supports work on issues such as self-esteem, body image, codependency, and workplace stress. Michelle encourages small, steady changes that improve daily functioning and long-term wellbeing.

How Michelle’s Approaches Translate to Online Care

Michelle often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. CBT focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and can help with anxiety, panic, mood problems, and anger.

She also uses an attachment-based perspective to look at how early relationships affect current patterns. That approach helps when someone struggles with abandonment, communication problems, or feeling isolated. Sessions center on building awareness of these patterns and trying different ways of relating.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Michelle talks with each person about goals and preferences and adapts techniques to fit those needs. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust plans as work progresses.

Please confirm the session formats before booking because the profile does not list specific options. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, help maintain continuity during transitions, and reduce travel time. It also allows for flexible check-ins or more focused work on skills during a lunch break or quieter moment.