- Person-centered approach
- CBT for thought patterns
- Focus on relationships
About Michelle
Michelle Merindino is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in New York. She brings six years of clinical experience and offers a calm, open presence for people who are ready to work on stress, anxiety, relationships, self-esteem, mood concerns, or life transitions.
Her style is person-centered and humanistic. She aims to create an empathetic, nonjudgmental space where clients can talk through emotions and interpersonal problems. Michelle emphasizes trust and respect as the foundation of the work.
She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to notice thought patterns that keep difficult feelings or behaviors in place. That work is practical and focused on small changes that add up over time. Attachment-based ideas also appear in sessions when relationship patterns become a central concern.
Michelle adapts her approach to each person rather than following a single method. She helps clients learn coping skills, try new perspectives, and practice clearer communication. Topics she commonly addresses include codependency, abandonment, impulsivity, panic, and body image concerns.
Clients can expect a collaborative process that balances emotional exploration with concrete strategies. Michelle supports people aiming to build confidence, reduce distress, and move toward more satisfying day-to-day functioning.
How therapeutic approaches guide online work
Michelle often draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients notice and change unhelpful thinking patterns. CBT focuses on practical steps and homework that can be done between sessions to reduce anxiety, manage mood, or break cycles like avoidance.She also uses Attachment-Based Therapy ideas to look at how early relationship patterns affect current connections. That perspective helps when codependency, abandonment worries, or communication problems show up in relationships.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Michelle will work with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That decision is collaborative and can shift as needs change.
Please confirm the current session options before booking because session formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten commute time, and allow check-ins that match a work or school schedule. It also lets people use approaches like CBT homework or attachment-focused reflection between meetings to make progress in everyday life.
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Experience
6+ years
Credentials
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Michelle commonly address?
Michelle works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family struggles, self-esteem issues, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, career questions, bipolar concerns, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She practices a person-centered, humanistic approach that emphasizes empathy and respect while also teaching skills and strategies from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and other methods.
What background and experience does she have?
Michelle has six years of clinical experience working with people facing mood and personality concerns, among other issues.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds the LMHC credential as a New York Licensed Mental Health Counselor and is located in New York.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are session fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I need to do to begin?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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