Marilyn Mejia, LMHC

Marilyn Mejia is a bilingual Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) who provides therapy in both English and Spanish and serves adults in New York. With eight years of clinical experience, she supports people facing anxiety, depression, stress, relationship struggles, grief, trauma, and major life transitions. She also helps those dealing with professional burnout - including therapist and caregiver burnout - as well as older adults, family conflict, and feelings of being emotionally overwhelmed or stuck.

Her approach is warm, supportive, interactive, and nonjudgmental, aiming to create an emotionally safe environment while remaining practical, empowering, and goal-oriented. Marilyn works collaboratively with clients to build insight, strengthen coping skills, improve communication and relationships, and foster meaningful change in daily life.

She draws on evidence-based methods such as cognitive behavioral therapy, person-centered techniques, mindfulness practices, supportive therapy, and trauma-informed care, tailoring treatment to each person’s unique needs and goals. Marilyn encourages those considering help to reach out, offering steady guidance and professional support throughout the process of healing and growth.

Evidence-Based Therapies Delivered Remotely

Marilyn uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and change thought and behavior patterns that contribute to anxiety, depression, and stress. CBT is practical and skills-focused, making it useful for managing symptoms and improving daily functioning.

She also integrates mindfulness techniques to help clients develop present-moment awareness and stress reduction skills. These practices can be particularly helpful for managing emotional overwhelm, improving attention, and supporting recovery from trauma.

Marilyn applies trauma-informed care principles to ensure that therapy recognizes and responds to the effects of trauma, allowing work on safety, pacing, and stabilization before addressing traumatic memories or deeper processing.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work together. Marilyn collaborates with each client to assess needs, preferences, and goals, adjusting methods over time so treatment fits the person rather than forcing a single model.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options allow clients to schedule care around work and family demands, maintain continuity during life changes, and choose the format that feels most comfortable for talking and skill practice with a licensed professional.