Marlenny Luna
LMHC
New York
Compassionate clinician focusing on practical change
Continue with MarlennyAt a glance
- Credentials
- LMHC
- License
- LMHC, New York / 006617
- NPI
- 1144806654
- Experience
- 14 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- New York
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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- Motivational support
- Goal-focused work
- Strengths-based
About Marlenny
Marlenny Luna is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in New York with 14 years of clinical experience. She entered the field after experiencing the difference that consistent, compassionate therapy made in her own life. That personal connection shapes how she meets people in session.
Her style is warm and practical. She listens first, then helps clients set clear, achievable goals. Sessions focus on what matters most to the person in front of her, whether that is managing anxiety, coping with grief, or working through relationship and parenting challenges.
Marlenny uses several approaches to tailor care to each person. She draws on Motivational Interviewing to support commitment to change, Client-Centered Therapy to center the client's voice, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify thinking patterns that affect mood and behavior. Mindfulness and Narrative Therapy tools are woven in when they fit the client's needs.
She has worked with people facing stress, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, intimacy issues, and anger, among other concerns. Additional areas of focus include codependency, family of origin issues, fertility and immigration matters, and end-of-life counseling. Marlenny aims to address both immediate symptoms and the life stories that shape them.
Her approach is collaborative and down-to-earth. She helps people break problems into manageable steps and builds on their strengths. To begin, prospective clients follow the site’s intake steps to match and schedule a session.
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How her approaches translate to online therapy
Motivational Interviewing is a conversational method that helps people clarify their reasons for change and build commitment. It can be useful for challenges like addictions, habit shifts, and making life decisions. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on understanding the person's experience and building a trusting, accepting relationship, which helps when someone needs space to process feelings and make sense of their story. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and offers practical exercises to try between sessions to reduce anxiety or mood symptoms.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Marlenny will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. She adjusts tools over time based on what helps and what doesn’t, so the plan stays practical and relevant.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and keep check-ins brief when needed. It also allows using tools like guided exercises, thought records, and mindfulness practices between meetings to reinforce progress. -
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changesAdditional focus areas
AbandonmentCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issuesTherapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyExperience
14+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Marlenny help with?
She supports people coping with stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship or parenting struggles. Her work also covers addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy issues, and career or life transition concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is compassionate and practical. She listens closely, helps set achievable goals, and works collaboratively to make changes that fit daily life.
What experience does she bring to therapy sessions?
She has 14 years of experience in clinical practice and draws on that background to support people through a wide range of life challenges.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, licensed in New York.
In what language are sessions offered and are international clients supported?
Sessions are offered in English, and she does accept international clients.
Which session formats are used for meetings?
The original biography does not specify session formats, so please confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs and billing handled?
Rates vary by location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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