Michelle Merindino , LMHC

Michelle Merindino is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in New York with six years of clinical experience. She focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, and life transitions. Michelle works with adults who want clearer coping skills and steadier emotional balance. She also pays attention to women's issues and concerns that often arise during life changes.

Her approach centers on respectful, person-centered care. Sessions aim to be empathetic and nonjudgmental while encouraging practical change. Michelle uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which helps identify and shift unhelpful thought and behavior patterns. She also draws on attachment-informed ideas to look at how early connections shape current relationships.

Michelle favors a collaborative style. She helps clients learn new coping tools, try different perspectives, and practice better communication. Common focuses include self-esteem, codependency, body image, workplace stress, panic, and mood challenges. She also supports people working through feelings of isolation, impulsivity, or abandonment.

Therapy sessions often include goal setting, skills practice, and reflection on patterns that keep people stuck. Michelle blends approaches to match each person's needs rather than using one fixed method. Her work is practical and client-centered, aiming to increase daily functioning and overall confidence.

People who come to Michelle typically want a thoughtful listener who offers clear strategies. She emphasizes steady progress, not quick fixes, and works with clients at a pace that fits their goals.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Attachment-Informed work looks at how early relationships shape current bonds and emotional reactions. Online sessions can use discussion and guided reflection to notice attachment patterns and try new ways of relating. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. In remote sessions this often includes tracking moods, practicing skills between meetings, and reviewing what worked and what did not.

Finding the best approach is a team effort. The therapist will collaborate with each person to pick methods that match goals, needs, and preferences. That may mean starting with a supportive, client-centered conversation and adding CBT or attachment-focused tools as progress unfolds.

Online formats offer practical flexibility. Video calls let people connect face-to-face when longer conversations are needed. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a simpler check-in is preferred. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for shorter updates, quick coping strategies, or when fitting therapy into a busy schedule. These options make it easier to keep consistent sessions and try new skills in daily life.