- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
About Marlene
Marlene Merchant is an LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) practicing in New York with 10 years of experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, eating concerns, depression, relationship and family issues, grief, intimacy-related difficulties, sleep problems, parenting, self-esteem, career matters, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue.
She uses clear, goal-focused methods in sessions. Marlene draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy to help people notice patterns in their thinking and build practical skills. She also uses Motivational Interviewing to support readiness for change and to strengthen commitment when habits are hard to shift.
In conversation she helps people break big problems into manageable steps. Sessions often include noticing unhelpful thoughts, practicing small behavioral changes, and using mindfulness exercises to calm a busy mind. For someone worried about eating, addiction, or intense anxiety, these kinds of practical steps are common early work.
Marlene has worked across a range of concerns including body image, communication problems, guilt and shame, isolation and obsessive-compulsive behaviors. She has experience addressing both emotional and behavioral aspects, for example improving sleep routines or managing urges linked to substance use.
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients. Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
How her approaches are used in online sessions
Marlene commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy in her work. CBT focuses on noticing and testing thoughts and then trying small behavior changes to see what helps. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve focus.Motivational Interviewing is also part of her toolkit. It encourages people to talk through mixed feelings about change and helps build the motivation needed to try new steps. Together these approaches give concrete tools for anxiety, eating concerns, addiction, and stress-related problems.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. She will discuss goals and preferences in early sessions and work with the client to decide which methods to use. That discussion can change as goals shift and as people try different strategies.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can make fitting therapy into daily life easier by removing travel, enabling shorter check-ins, or allowing sessions during a lunch break or from another quiet place. These practical benefits help people keep regular appointments while juggling other responsibilities.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, eating issues, depression, relationship and family problems, grief, sleep trouble, parenting strain, self-esteem, career questions, and related areas.
What is her therapeutic style?
Sessions are practical and goal-focused, using CBT to change thinking patterns, mindfulness to manage intense feelings, and Motivational Interviewing to support behavior change.
How much experience does she have?
Marlene has 10 years of experience as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor working with a wide range of concerns.
Where is she based and licensed?
She is licensed as an LMHC in New York and practices from that location.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking as formats are not specified in the profile.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.