Meagan Licata, LMHC

Meagan Licata is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in New York with four years of clinical counseling experience. She works with adults facing stress and anxiety, sleep difficulties, low self-esteem, depression, and ADHD, and she also addresses related concerns such as body image, chronic pain and illness, communication struggles, guilt and shame, loneliness, life purpose, mood disorders, narcissism, sexuality, social anxiety, and women's issues.

Meagan draws on a range of evidence-informed approaches, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and mindfulness practices, tailoring interventions to each person’s needs. She emphasizes a collaborative relationship and takes time to build trust, believing that a strong therapeutic connection supports meaningful progress.

Meagan understands that starting therapy can feel daunting, and she focuses on practical, compassionate support to help clients move forward at a comfortable pace. She offers flexible appointment formats, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, to accommodate different schedules and preferences. As a licensed New York LMHC (NY LMHC 014214), she combines professional training with a warm, person-centered approach to help clients address immediate concerns and work toward longer-term goals.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Meagan integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) into her work, helping clients clarify their values and take committed action even in the presence of difficult thoughts and feelings. ACT can be especially useful for anxiety, stress, and issues related to life purpose.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a practical, skills-based approach that helps people identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and sleep problems. Additionally, Meagan employs client-centered principles to create a supportive, nonjudgmental space where clients feel heard and understood as they explore their goals.

Finding the right combination of methods is part of the therapeutic process, and Meagan works collaboratively with each person to determine which approaches best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques over time based on progress and feedback.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility for many people. Sessions by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging let clients fit care into busy schedules, continue work while traveling, or choose the format that feels most comfortable. Licensed professionals can deliver many of the same therapeutic skills and supports through these modalities, allowing consistent momentum toward goals without requiring travel to an office.