- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
- ADHD support
About Anastasia
Anastasia Mercado is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Maryland with three years of experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, ADHD, and major life changes. She also supports concerns such as abandonment, attachment issues, chronic illness, and isolation.
In sessions she focuses on practical coping skills and clearer communication. She talks with clients about patterns that make life harder and helps people try different ways of responding. Work is collaborative and paced to each person's comfort level.
Anastasia emphasizes concrete steps that can be used between meetings. That can include simple routines, strategies for managing intense feelings, and ways to practice speaking up in social situations. She explains techniques in plain language and checks in on how they feel in daily life.
She pays attention to the impact of long-term stress, physical health problems, and caregiving responsibilities. She will discuss how these pressures affect mood, attention, and relationships. Sessions look at both immediate relief and longer-term adjustments.
People who prefer straightforward, practical conversations about symptoms and daily challenges may find this approach helpful. Anastasia offers therapy in English and works with adults based in Maryland. To begin she asks prospective clients to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How therapeutic techniques translate to online sessions
Evidence-based therapeutic techniques help focus each session on specific goals and practical skills. For example, approaches that break problems into manageable steps can teach ways to handle anxious moments and practice social interactions. Another common technique involves tracking thoughts and behaviors to spot patterns and try small experiments to see if new actions change outcomes.Finding the right combination of techniques is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to see which methods fit their needs, goals, and comfort level. That means adjusting pace, trying different exercises, and checking in about what feels helpful.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, since meetings can often be scheduled around work or caregiving. It also allows shorter check-ins when needed, and alternatives to video if less bandwidth or a quieter setup is preferred. Licensed professionals can use these practical options to help therapy fit into daily routines.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Maryland
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
The practice focuses on stress, anxiety, grief, depression, coping with life changes, and ADHD. Additional areas include attachment issues, chronic illness, isolation, and mood concerns.
What is her general approach in therapy?
She uses practical, evidence-based techniques and works collaboratively to build coping skills and better communication. Sessions emphasize clear steps people can try between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has three years of experience as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. That length of practice shapes how she structures sessions and follow-up.
What credential does she hold and where is she located?
She is an LCPC licensed in Maryland and provides services to people located in that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can I work with her from outside the United States?
International clients are not accepted at this time; services are provided to people based in Maryland.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact rates are provided during the sign-up flow.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to begin.