Marilyn Mejia , LMHC

Marilyn Mejia is a bilingual Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) who provides therapy in English and Spanish. She focuses on practical support for people struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, relationship problems, trauma, and life changes. Her approach aims to be warm and direct so clients can start making changes quickly.

She centers sessions on collaboration and clear goals. Sessions include talking through painful experiences, building coping skills, and practicing better ways to communicate. Marilyn uses evidence-based techniques and adapts them to each person’s situation.

Marilyn pays special attention to attachment and communication patterns that affect relationships. She helps people notice unhelpful impulses and manage strong emotional reactions. For those coping with post-traumatic stress, she blends supportive care with practical strategies to reduce distress.

Clients can expect an interactive style that balances empathy with problem solving. Sessions are structured but flexible, with room to process feelings and try new behaviors. Marilyn supports people navigating women’s issues and other challenges without assuming one single path to healing.

She brings eight years of clinical experience in New York and works to make therapy accessible for English and Spanish speakers. She offers multiple online formats so people can choose what fits their schedule and needs.

How evidence-based approaches translate to online care

Marilyn uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. Cognitive behavioral approaches help people notice and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can reduce anxiety and depressive symptoms through specific exercises and homework. Trauma-informed methods focus on safety, pacing, and stabilizing symptoms so people can process painful memories without becoming overwhelmed.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Marilyn collaborates with each person to tailor techniques to their goals, needs, and preferences. She will check in about what’s helpful and adjust methods as progress is made so treatment stays relevant and manageable.

Online therapy formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to offer flexibility. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation for deeper processing and skill practice. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit into a busy day. Live chat and text messaging are useful for brief check-ins, ongoing support between sessions, and people who prefer writing over speaking. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent around work, family, and other commitments.