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- Stress and anxiety
- Self esteem work
- Relationship skills
About Mercedelli
LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) in New York with four years of clinical experience. Mercedelli Graciano helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, self-esteem, depression, grief, LGBT issues, trauma and intimacy-related matters. She offers services in English and Spanish and emphasizes building motivation and healthier emotional habits.
Graciano writes about emotional experience and self-awareness and uses that perspective in sessions. She focuses on practical steps like self-care, awareness, and self-control while acknowledging the ongoing role of supportive relationships and community. Conversations are shaped around the client's immediate concerns and goals.
Her approach draws on methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Existential Therapy, and elements of the Gottman Method. In practice this means working on thoughts and behaviors, strengthening personal values, and addressing relationship patterns through clear, actionable techniques.
Sessions typically include goal-setting, skill practice, and reflective discussion. Graciano prioritizes building confidence and improving communication, and she helps clients develop emotional habits that support daily functioning. She frames therapy as a collaborative process and adjusts the plan as needs change.
Clients are guided through steps for addressing loss, trauma, or major life changes with attention to both practical coping and emotional understanding. Her bilingual background allows her to conduct sessions in Spanish when preferred. The initial steps center on clarifying goals and creating manageable steps forward.
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How her approaches translate to online work
The therapist uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help clients clarify personal values and take small actions aligned with those values. ACT often focuses on reducing avoidance and building flexible responses to difficult thoughts and feelings.Client-Centered Therapy is applied as a way to center the client's perspective. This approach emphasizes listening, reflecting, and following the client's concerns to guide session priorities.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to identify unhelpful thought patterns and to practice concrete skills for managing anxiety, mood, and relationship interactions. CBT sessions often include homework and behavior experiments between meetings.
Choosing the best approach is a collaborative part of the process. The therapist will work with clients to match methods to their goals, preferences, and daily routines, and she will adapt the plan as needs change.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Those practical benefits often help people keep therapy consistent while balancing other commitments.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English, Spanish
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, self-esteem, depression, grief, LGBT issues, trauma and intimacy-related matters among other focus areas.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses practical conversation, goal-setting, and skill practice. Methods include shaping thoughts and behaviors and addressing relationship patterns.
How much experience does she have?
She has four years of professional counseling experience working in New York.
What credentials and location apply?
She is a New York LMHC based in New York.
Which languages are available?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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