- Parenting support
- Anger management
- Low self esteem
About Merita
Merita Gashi senka is a New York Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with nine years of professional experience. She works with people facing family conflict, parenting challenges, anger, low self-esteem, depression, stress, anxiety, and related concerns. Sessions are described as respectful and sensitive, with attention to each person's situation.
She helps people talk through parenting decisions and family problems in practical ways. For anger and impulsivity she focuses on recognizing triggers and building simple coping steps. When low mood or stress feels overwhelming, she offers straightforward strategies to manage day-to-day functioning and motivation.
For relationship issues and communication problems she encourages clearer boundaries and rehearsal of conversations. With concerns such as ADHD, obsessive thoughts, or mood disorders she supports clients in developing routines and small behavior changes that can reduce disruption. Work around life transitions and finding purpose centers on setting short, manageable goals.
Her background includes nine years of direct clinical work in New York. As an LMHC she brings experience across addictions, bipolar mood concerns, and complex family-of-origin issues. She accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English.
People who prefer clear, practical steps and steady check-ins may find this approach helpful. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session using the site options.
How therapeutic techniques are used in online sessions
Merita draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear, practical steps. One common approach is behavior-focused work that breaks larger goals into small daily actions to improve mood, organization, and impulse control. This helps with ADHD, obsessions, compulsions, and routines that have become difficult to maintain.Another strand emphasizes communication skills and problem-solving. This involves practicing phrases, setting boundaries, and rehearsing difficult conversations so people feel more prepared in family or relationship interactions. These methods aim to reduce escalation and improve interactions over time.
Deciding which techniques to use is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss your concerns, try approaches that fit your goals, and adjust as needed based on what works best for you.
The biography does not specify session formats, so please confirm the available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, or remove commuting time so sessions are more manageable. Many people find this helps maintain consistency and apply strategies between sessions.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with family conflict, parenting challenges, anger, self-esteem, depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, ADHD, and related concerns.
What is her therapeutic approach like?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on practical strategies, behavior change, and clearer communication rather than abstract theory.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has nine years of professional work experience providing counseling in New York.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a New York LMHC and practices from New York while offering services to international clients as well.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription 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.