- Person-centered approach
- Attachment-informed care
- CBT for thought patterns
About Michelle
Michelle Merindino is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in New York. She brings six years of clinical experience and a practical, person-centered approach to help people manage work and wellbeing concerns, mood symptoms, anxiety, and life transitions. Michelle focuses on building a respectful working relationship and listening closely to each person’s experience.
She creates a calm, nonjudgmental space for people to talk through emotions and interpersonal problems. Her style is grounded in client-centered ideas and attachment-focused thinking, so she pays attention to how relationships shape feelings and behavior. Michelle also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which helps identify and change patterns of thinking that contribute to distress.
Sessions typically include exploring current struggles, learning coping skills, and practicing clearer communication. Michelle emphasizes practical steps - small changes that make daily life easier and work better. She helps people notice repeating patterns and try new responses to old problems.
Her work covers stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and family concerns, self-esteem, career strain, bipolar mood issues, and coping with life changes. Michelle also supports people with concerns about attachment, abandonment, codependency, body image, and social anxiety.
If someone wants to start, Michelle asks clients to choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to her availability. Sessions are conducted in English and Michelle does not take international clients at this time.
How Michelle’s Approaches Guide Online Work and Wellbeing
Michelle commonly draws on Attachment-Based Therapy to look at how early and current relationships shape emotional responses and expectations. This approach helps people who struggle with trust, abandonment worries, or repeating relationship patterns see where those patterns began and try new ways of relating.She also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which means sessions follow the client’s priorities and pace. The therapist listens, reflects, and helps clients clarify goals so they can choose what to work on next.
Michelle pairs these with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy when helpful, using straightforward tools to spot unhelpful thoughts and practice different responses. CBT is often useful for anxiety, panic, low mood, and workplace stress where changing thought patterns can reduce symptoms.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Michelle will collaborate with each person to decide what methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences and will adjust as progress is made.
Session options are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online formats before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around work, reduce commuting time, or enable shorter check-ins on busy days. It also allows practicing new communication skills in everyday routines. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises, homework, and coping strategies to an online setting to keep therapy practical and focused on daily wellbeing.
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Experience
6+ years
Credentials
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns can Michelle help with?
She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and family concerns, self-esteem issues, and career or workplace strain among other areas.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her approach is person-centered and empathetic, focusing on building trust and listening closely while guiding practical change and emotional processing.
What is her clinical background?
Michelle has six years of experience working with people who have mood and personality concerns as well as common mental health struggles.
Where is Michelle licensed to practice?
She is licensed in New York as an LMHC and practices from that location.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are provided to clients within her licensed region.
How are sessions scheduled and what about cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Michelle?
Click the Start Therapy button, fill out a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session based on her availability.