- Client-centered care
- CBT strategies
- English and Spanish
About Steven
Steven Merino is a licensed mental health counselor in New York with over 10 years of professional experience. He focuses on helping men and others manage stress, anxiety, trauma, low self-esteem, depression, and life transitions. He speaks English and Spanish and works to make the first steps toward change feel manageable.
He approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. Sessions are shaped around what matters most to the individual rather than a fixed script. Steven aims to tailor conversation and practical steps to match a person's goals and circumstances.
In the therapy room he blends short-term problem solving with attention to deeper patterns. That means working on immediate coping skills while also looking at how past experiences affect present feelings and behavior. He uses client-centered listening, cognitive strategies to shift unhelpful thoughts, and psychodynamic ideas about recurring themes.
Clients can expect clear communication about goals and gradual steps to build confidence. He emphasizes doable changes, improved communication, and better handling of workplace and social stress. Discussions can include topics like forgiveness, guilt, loneliness, life purpose, and men’s issues when those are relevant.
Steven supports a collaborative process where the person’s priorities guide each session. He encourages people to take action at a comfortable pace and to notice small gains along the way.
How these approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building a trusting relationship. It emphasizes the person’s own goals and uses reflective conversation to sharpen insight and choice. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions interact and teaches practical exercises to reduce anxiety and improve mood.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That choice can shift over time as priorities and progress evolve.
The biography does not specify which session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make scheduling easier and let people fit sessions into busy days. It also can allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and options that do not require being on camera for every meeting. Licensed professionals can use these approaches effectively when sessions are arranged to match a person’s routine and needs.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Credentials
New York
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Steven commonly help with?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. He also focuses on communication problems, guilt and shame, isolation, life purpose, men’s issues, and workplace stress.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a respectful, compassionate approach that adapts to each person. Conversations combine listening, practical tools, and exploration of underlying patterns.
What is his professional background?
He has over 10 years of professional experience working with people on mood, anxiety, trauma, and self-worth concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds the LMHC credential and is licensed in New York.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. International clients are not currently accepted.
What formats are used for sessions?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.