- English and Spanish
- Focus on relationships
- Practical self-care
About Mercedelli
Mercedelli Graciano is a licensed mental health counselor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family tensions, and challenges with self-esteem. She offers services in English and Spanish and emphasizes steady, practical steps toward feeling more confident and connected.
She is a New York Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with four years of professional counseling experience. Mercedelli uses a conversational, compassionate style and works with each person to shape sessions around their needs. She encourages simple practices that build self-awareness and self-care alongside stronger relationships with others.
Mercedelli draws on a mix of therapeutic approaches to guide sessions. She uses techniques from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice patterns and test new behaviors. Client-Centered Therapy informs how she listens and responds, keeping the person’s goals central to the work.
Her work includes attention to relationship topics such as communication problems, infidelity, jealousy, and intimacy-related issues, as well as family of origin concerns, blended family dynamics, parenting stress, and life changes like divorce or separation. Codependency and feelings of emptiness or isolation are also areas she addresses.
Sessions aim to be practical and focused. Mercedelli tailors a plan together with each person so goals are clear and progress is measurable. She also brings coaching-style support for career questions and life purpose exploration.
How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without letting them dictate actions; it is often used for anxiety, low mood, and patterns like avoidance. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and trying small behavior changes to see what helps in daily life. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes an empathic, nonjudgmental conversation where the therapist follows the person’s priorities and pace.Choosing the right approach is part of the process. Mercedelli will collaborate with each person to figure out which blend of methods fits their goals and preferences. Sessions are shaped together so the work feels relevant and doable, and adjustments are made as progress is tracked.
The original biography does not specify which session formats are offered, so confirm current session options before booking. Many people find online therapy helpful for fitting sessions into busy schedules, keeping momentum between appointments, and making it easier to attend during work or family demands. Therapists and licensed professionals can tailor session length and focus to match a client’s needs, such as shorter check-ins or routine weekly work to build skills over time.
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Experience
4+ years
Credentials
New York
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What concerns can Mercedelli help with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family tensions, self-esteem challenges, grief, trauma, and intimacy-related issues. Additional focus areas include codependency, communication problems, and life-purpose questions.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is conversational and compassionate, with an emphasis on practical steps. She works collaboratively to set clear goals and uses exercises that can be practiced between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has four years of professional counseling experience and practices as a New York Licensed Mental Health Counselor.
Where is she based and what credential does she hold?
She is based in New York and holds the LMHC credential, which stands for Licensed Mental Health Counselor in New York.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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