Mercedelli Graciano

LMHC

New York

Compassionate counselor focusing on motivation and growth

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At a glance

Credentials

LMHC

License

LMHC, New York / 013172

NPI

1538866710

Experience

4 years

Languages

English, Spanish

Location

New York

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1. • Bilingual English Spanish
   • Focus on self esteem
   • Practical support

   About Mercedelli

   Mercedelli Graciano is a licensed mental health counselor in New York who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, parenting strain, and relationship difficulties. She offers services in English and Spanish and emphasizes building self-esteem and confidence while addressing grief, trauma, and intimacy-related concerns. Her approach is conversational and supportive, aimed at making therapy feel less intimidating for people seeking change.

   She is the author of a self-published book titled "The Awakening of My Senses," written to remind readers they are not alone with their feelings. Her sessions invite exploration of self-love through practical self-care, increased self-awareness, and developing emotional regulation skills. She also highlights the value of companionship and a healthy community alongside personal work.

   Mercedelli draws on a variety of methods to fit each person’s needs. She uses Motivational Interviewing to explore what matters to clients and to strengthen motivation for change. She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, client-centered techniques, cognitive behavioral ideas, and existential perspectives where helpful.

   With four years of counseling experience as an LMHC, she creates individualized plans rather than one-size-fits-all solutions. Sessions focus on clear goals, straightforward tools, and steady progress. People are encouraged to speak freely about family of origin issues, career concerns, identity and LGBT matters, or feelings of isolation and emptiness.

   Her work is practical and attentive. She aims to tailor conversations and techniques to each person’s situation so clients can build confidence and healthier emotional habits over time.

2. Approaches that guide online conversations

   Mercedelli uses Motivational Interviewing to help people clarify what they want and to build their own reasons for change. This approach focuses on open questions and reflective listening to boost readiness and commitment. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) appears in her work to help people notice difficult feelings without getting overwhelmed and to act toward values-based goals. ACT often helps with anxiety, depression, and life transitions by combining mindfulness with practical steps.
   
   Finding the right approach is a team effort. She will work together with each person to see which methods fit their needs and goals. That process may involve trying a technique for a few sessions and then adjusting plans based on what helps most.
   
   Confirm the session formats available before booking so you know how appointments are arranged. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around work, parenting, and daily life. It can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins on busy days, or make it simpler to meet when schedules are tight. Licensed professionals can still use hands-on exercises, goal setting, and motivational conversations effectively through remote sessions, and she tailors those activities to each person’s circumstances.

4. Areas of expertise

   Primary focus

   Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsSelf esteemDepression

   Also works with

   LGBTTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue

   Additional focus areas

   AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCodependencyCommunication problemsDependent personalityDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeSelf-loveYoung adult issues

   Therapeutic approaches

   Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyGottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational Interviewing

   Experience

   4+ years

   Listed in

   New York

   Languages

   English, Spanish

5. Frequently asked questions

   What kinds of concerns does Mercedelli address?

   She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, grief, trauma, parenting strain, career questions, and LGBT-related concerns.

   How would she describe her therapeutic style?

   Her style is conversational and client-centered, aiming to reduce the stress of starting therapy while building motivation and emotional skills.

   What is her professional background?

   She has four years of counseling experience and is a self-published author who wrote about emotional awareness and not feeling alone.

   Which credentials and location apply to her practice?

   She holds the LMHC credential and practices in New York.

   Which languages are supported in sessions?

   Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.

   Can people outside the country work with her?

   She does not accept international clients at this time.

   How are session costs handled?

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

   What steps are involved in getting started?

   Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist 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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