- CBT and mindfulness
- Addiction support
- Stress and trauma
About Marlene
Marlene Merchant is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) who uses clear, goal-focused methods to help people manage stress and life changes. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing to guide practical change. Marlene’s style is encouraging and down-to-earth, aimed at people taking a first step toward getting help.
With ten years of clinical experience, she supports people facing anxiety, depression, and addiction. She also helps those coping with trauma, eating and body-image concerns, and grief. Sessions emphasize skill-building for everyday life, like managing stress, improving sleep, and handling difficult emotions.
Marlene often works on relationship and communication problems, parenting strain, work and career questions, and issues around intimacy and self-esteem. She also addresses specific patterns such as dependent personality traits, compulsions, and hoarding behaviors. Coping with natural or human-caused disaster is listed among her focus areas for people processing large-scale events and their impacts.
Her approach blends practical tools and mindfulness exercises. Clients practice new ways of thinking and short, manageable habits between sessions. Motivational Interviewing supports commitment to change when people feel stuck.
Sessions are offered in English and Marlene accepts international clients. The profile notes that sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time, and pricing varies by location and therapist availability. To begin, choose the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling.
How her approaches work in online therapy
CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and changing behaviors that keep problems going. It often helps with anxiety, depression, sleep issues, and compulsive habits by teaching concrete coping strategies and short exercises.Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and increase awareness of the present moment. It can be useful for stress management, emotional regulation, and improving sleep and self-care routines.
Motivational Interviewing is a conversational style that helps people clarify goals and increase their own motivation to change. It is helpful for substance use concerns, building commitment to treatment, and moving through ambivalence.
Choosing the right approach is part of therapy. Marlene will work with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That decision is collaborative and can change over time as progress is made.
The profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm the exact options before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy day, reduce travel time, and let people use brief check-ins when they need them. Different formats can also suit lower-bandwidth connections or a preference for shorter sessions during a work break.
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Experience
10+ years
Credentials
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Marlene commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, and addiction. Other focuses include trauma and abuse, eating and body-image issues, grief, and relationship or communication problems.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Marlene uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. Her sessions focus on practical skills, short exercises, and clear goals.
What is her background and experience?
She is a licensed mental health counselor with ten years of experience working in clinical settings and community care.
Where is she licensed and based?
Her credential is LMHC and the profile lists a New York location for her practice.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English. The profile also indicates she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.