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Meagan Licata

Meagan Licata

LMHC

New York

Therapist blending motivation and practical tools

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At a glance

Credentials
LMHC
License
LMHC, New York / 014214
Experience
4 years
Languages
English
Location
New York

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    • Motivational supports
    • Focus on stress
    • Sleep and mood

    About Meagan

    Meagan Licata is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in New York who centers her work on meeting people where they are. She focuses on practical steps to reduce stress, manage anxiety, and improve sleep. She also helps with self-esteem, depression, and ADHD-related concerns.

    Meagan emphasizes a warm, client-centered approach that aims to build trust early on. She listens to what matters most and helps set small, achievable goals. Motivational Interviewing is part of her toolkit to support change when motivation feels low.

    Her work also draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and cognitive behavioral techniques to address unhelpful thoughts and patterns. Dialectical behavior strategies and mindfulness are used when emotional regulation or overwhelming stress is present. She adapts methods to each person’s needs rather than following a single script.

    Meagan’s background includes four years counseling in clinical roles while contributing to mental health services over a longer span. That mix gives her experience with a range of mood and stress-related issues and with people facing chronic pain, body image concerns, relationship communication problems, and feelings of isolation.

    She welcomes conversations about goals, whether someone wants support with forgiveness, self-love, sexuality, life purpose, or social anxiety. Meagan encourages straightforward talk about what’s working and what isn’t so therapy stays useful and focused.

  2. How her approaches translate to online work

    Meagan often uses Motivational Interviewing to help people find reasons to change and to strengthen their own commitment. This approach is useful when someone feels stuck or unsure about next steps. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) shows up in her work as a way to notice difficult thoughts and focus on values-based actions. ACT can help when worries or low mood get in the way of daily life.

    Finding the right approach is part of the process and she treats it as a team effort. The therapist and client talk about needs, goals, and what feels doable. Together they try strategies and refine the plan as progress is made.

    The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy days, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also make it simpler to use mindfulness exercises between appointments or to practice skills in real-life moments. Licensed professionals can adapt motivational and behavioral tools to work over distance, and Meagan will discuss what format best supports each person’s goals.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietySleeping disordersSelf esteemDepressionADHD

    Additional focus areas

    Body imageChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersNarcissismSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

    Therapeutic approaches

    Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    4+ years

    Listed in

    New York

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What kinds of issues does Meagan help address?

    She works with stress, anxiety, sleep problems, low self-esteem, depression, and ADHD concerns. Additional focuses include body image, chronic pain and illness, communication problems, and feelings of isolation.

    What is her therapeutic style like?

    Her style is client-centered and collaborative. She uses Motivational Interviewing alongside ACT, CBT, DBT, and mindfulness techniques to set achievable goals and build motivation for change.

    How much counseling experience does she have?

    She has four years of counseling experience and a longer history working in mental health roles. That background informs her practical approach to common mood and stress concerns.

    What are her credentials and where is she based?

    She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, licensed in New York. Her practice is located in New York.

    Which languages are supported for sessions?

    Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

    What session formats are available?

    The original profile does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking so you know whether phone, video, or in-person sessions are offered.

    How are costs handled for therapy?

    Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

    How do I begin working with her?

    Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. Then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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