- Family conflict
- Parenting support
- Guilt and shame
About Merita
Merita Gashi senka is a New York licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with nine years of professional experience. She works with people dealing with family conflict, parenting challenges, anger, motivation, self-esteem, and depression. She also supports clients facing anxiety, stress, relationship problems, addictions, ADHD, and mood concerns.
In sessions she talks through what’s happening now and what matters most to the client. Conversations focus on practical steps to manage strong emotions and improve everyday functioning. She adapts the direction of therapy to the person’s needs and goals rather than using one fixed approach.
Her background includes sustained work with people who feel stuck by past family patterns or who struggle with control, impulsivity, and communication problems. She has experience addressing issues such as domestic violence effects, family of origin problems, and feelings of emptiness or shame. She also sees people navigating life transitions, midlife shifts, and questions of purpose.
Merita uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and aims to make sessions straightforward. Expect clear conversation, problem-focused work, and attention to coping skills for mood and behavior concerns. She recognizes that taking the first step is hard and treats those concerns with respect and sensitivity.
Clients who want to start complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session. International clients may be supported and sessions are conducted in English.
Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions work
Merita uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear, practical work. One approach addresses mood and anxiety by identifying unhelpful patterns of thinking and testing small behavior changes to reduce distress. This helps with depression, anxiety, and repetitive negative thoughts that feed guilt and shame.Another approach focuses on skills for managing strong emotions and impulsivity. Sessions include practice of coping strategies, brief behavior plans, and communication skills to reduce conflict and improve daily functioning. These techniques are often useful for anger, ADHD-related impulsivity, and relationship strain.
Finding the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will discuss options, try techniques that match the client’s goals, and adjust methods based on what helps. Clients and the therapist decide together which strategies to prioritize.
The original biography did not list specific session formats, 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 remove travel time. Licensed professionals can use remote work to focus on concrete skills and homework that integrate into everyday life.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does she help with?
She works with family conflict, parenting challenges, anger, self-esteem, depression, anxiety, addictions, ADHD, and related mood concerns.
How does she approach feelings of guilt and shame?
She talks through how those feelings show up in daily life and focuses on practical steps to reduce their impact on behavior and relationships.
What is her clinical background?
She has nine years of professional experience working with people on family issues, mood disorders, and behavior concerns.
What credentials and location apply to her practice?
She is an LMHC licensed in New York and practices from that state.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
She accepts international clients; sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography did not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs handled for sessions?
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.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.