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Nilson Mejia

Nilson Mejia

LMHC

New York

Practical, goal-focused counseling with kindness

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At a glance

Credentials
LMHC
License
LMHC, New York / 011671
Experience
5 years
Languages
English, Spanish
Location
New York

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    • Motivational approach
    • Bilingual English Spanish
    • Behavioral and mindfulness tools

    About Nilson

    Nilson Mejia is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in New York. He speaks English and Spanish and works with people facing worry, low mood, stress, and relationship strain. Nilson draws on several practical approaches to help people take next steps toward clearer goals.

    He listens first and asks questions to understand each person's story. Sessions focus on small, doable changes rather than quick fixes. Nilson uses tools from cognitive behavioral work and client-centered approaches to help people notice unhelpful patterns and try different ways of responding.

    Motivational Interviewing is part of his approach when people are unsure about change. That style helps people weigh options and build their own reasons to move forward. Mindfulness and skills from dialectical behavior therapy are also used to reduce intense emotions and improve coping.

    Nilson has five years of clinical experience as an LMHC. He helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD concerns, parenting strain, career worries, intimacy and relationship issues, anger, and coping with life changes. He also supports people facing identity and attachment concerns such as codependency, isolation, and body image struggles.

    People who want to begin are invited to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a session. The process starts with understanding what matters most to the individual and setting clear, practical goals together.

  2. How Nilson’s Approaches Work Online

    Nilson blends Motivational Interviewing, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in straightforward ways. Motivational Interviewing focuses on helping someone find their own reasons to change and is useful when a person feels unsure or stuck. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathetic listening and building a trusting working relationship so people feel heard. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at thoughts and behaviors together and teaches practical skills to reduce worry and low mood.

    Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Nilson checks in about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together the therapist and client try different strategies and adjust the plan based on what feels useful and doable.

    Session formats are not specified here, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, shorten travel time, and allow check-ins during a lunch break or between appointments. It also lets people focus on skills practice and brief behavior experiments between sessions. Licensed professionals generally adapt these methods so work done remotely mirrors the goals and structure of in-person care.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsSelf esteemDepressionADHD

    Also works with

    Relationship issuesIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue

    Additional focus areas

    Antisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBody imageCodependencyCommunication problemsDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)EmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesObsessions, compulsions, and OCDSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobia

    Therapeutic approaches

    Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    5+ years

    Listed in

    New York

    Languages

    English, Spanish

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What kinds of concerns does this therapist help with?

    Nilson works with stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD-related concerns, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strain, anger, career questions, and coping with life changes. He also addresses areas like codependency, body image, isolation, and attachment issues.

    What is Nilson's therapeutic style?

    He uses a mix of client-centered conversation and active skills work. Motivational Interviewing and CBT techniques help people clarify goals and try practical behavior changes.

    What experience does he bring?

    Nilson has five years of experience providing mental health counseling. He focuses on helping people make manageable changes and improve day-to-day functioning.

    What are his credentials and location?

    He is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, NY LMHC, practicing in New York.

    Can I meet with him in my language?

    Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.

    Does he work with international clients?

    International clients are not currently accepted.

    How much do sessions cost?

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

    How do I begin working with him?

    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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