- CBT techniques
- Client-centered work
- Psychodynamic themes
About Steven
Steven Merino is a New York LMHC with 10 years of professional experience. He works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, and life changes. He also focuses on communication problems, forgiveness, guilt and shame, and workplace struggles.
Steven uses straightforward conversation to help people sort through what’s happening now. He adapts sessions to the person in front of him and builds a plan together rather than following one set method. Sessions are practical and aimed at clear, manageable steps the client can try between meetings.
He draws on client-centered work to follow a person’s priorities, on cognitive behavioral tools to spot and shift unhelpful thinking, and on psychodynamic ideas to look at recurring patterns that show up in relationships and behavior. That mix helps when someone wants both short-term changes and to understand deeper patterns.
Steven speaks English and Spanish, and he practices in New York as an LMHC. His approach tends to be direct and conversational, with attention to how past experience links to present concerns. People often come for help with guilt and shame, relationship problems, or the stress of life transitions.
To start a process he asks questions about current struggles, recent coping, and prior treatment. From there he and the client set goals and check progress regularly. The aim is steady, practical work that fits into everyday life.
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely to what matters to the person and following their priorities. It helps clarify immediate concerns and sets the agenda based on the client's goals rather than a fixed protocol.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at thinking patterns and behaviors that keep problems going. It is useful for anxiety, low mood, social fears, and the kinds of self-critical thinking that feed guilt and shame.
Psychodynamic work pays attention to recurring themes and relational patterns that appear over time. This approach can help when people notice the same conflicts repeating in different relationships or feel stuck in long-standing habits.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and decide together which methods fit the client's needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative choice can change as progress is made.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. They can also let people meet without being on camera if that helps focus on conversation rather than visuals.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem problems, depression, and life changes, plus related issues like guilt and shame.
How does he approach feelings of guilt or shame?
He uses practical conversation to identify how guilt or shame shows up day to day and then applies techniques to change unhelpful thoughts and patterns.
What is his clinical background?
He has 10 years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is a New York LMHC and practices in New York.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can people outside the U.S. work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I need to do to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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