- Stress and anxiety
- Panic and phobias
- English and Spanish
About Mercedes
Mercedes Kennedy is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor in New Jersey with 30 years of clinical experience. She works with stress, anxiety, anger, self-esteem concerns, bipolar disorder, and depression, and lists social anxiety and phobia among her focus areas. She conducts sessions in English and Spanish and accepts international clients.
She helps people talk through thoughts and feelings that feel overwhelming. Sessions tend to focus on managing symptoms such as panic attacks, strong worry, low mood, and repeated anger. Mercedes uses clear, practical steps so people can try changes between sessions and see what helps.
In practice she invites open conversation and direct problem solving. She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address mood disorders and panic symptoms. Conversations may include ways to notice patterns, test fearful predictions, and change unhelpful behaviors that keep problems going.
Mercedes pays attention to multicultural concerns and how culture and identity affect stress and mood. She works with clients to identify realistic goals and tracks small gains over time. Her approach is collaborative - she and the client choose the next steps together.
People who feel anxious in social situations often focus on avoidance and worry about being judged. Mercedes helps people break that pattern with step-by-step practice and by building confidence in everyday interactions. She explains options clearly and supports clients as they try new ways of coping.
How evidence-based techniques translate to online sessions
Many evidence-based techniques focus on changing thought patterns and behavior. Cognitive approaches help people notice and test anxious thoughts, which can reduce worry and avoidance over time. Behavioral methods involve step-by-step exposure work to decrease panic responses and fear around social situations.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before, and then try approaches together to see what fits. This collaborative process helps tailor sessions to the person's needs while staying practical and focused.
The biography does not specify session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, for example by removing travel time and allowing short check-ins during a lunch break. Phone-only sessions may use less data and can be simpler when video is not needed. Ask about which formats are offered and how they match your schedule and day-to-day routine.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
30+ years
Listed in
New Jersey
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, anger, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, depression, and related mood concerns including panic disorder and social anxiety and phobia.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and a practical, conversational style that focuses on noticing patterns and testing new behaviors between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 30 years of professional work experience in counseling and mental health care.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor licensed in New Jersey and practices from that state.
Can I work with her if English is not my first language?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to know how sessions are conducted.
How does payment or cost 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.