- Family conflict
- Life purpose
- Anger management
About Merita
Merita Gashi senka is a New York Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with nine years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing family conflict, parenting questions, anger, low self-esteem, depression, stress and anxiety. She also supports people dealing with addictions, ADHD, relationship strain and life changes. Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
In session she focuses on practical conversation and concrete steps. She listens for what feels stuck and helps people name patterns that limit them. She offers coaching-style support alongside therapeutic work to help people try new habits and ways of relating.
Her background includes nearly a decade of work in settings that address mood concerns, impulsivity, and family-of-origin problems. That experience informs how she discusses issues like guilt, shame, control problems and communication breakdowns. She brings direct feedback and problem-solving to conversations about parenting and family tension.
When someone feels stuck about purpose or midlife transitions she helps them look at values and small experiments they can run in daily life. For obsessive or compulsive patterns she focuses on manageable changes, not quick fixes. For mood disorders and bipolar-related concerns she uses steady pacing and clear check-ins to track symptoms and supports.
Her approach is straightforward and goal-oriented. People can expect a mix of talk, planning, and practical tasks to try between sessions. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the site button.
Therapeutic methods and online sessions
Merita works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear, practical steps. Cognitive-behavioral approaches involve identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors; these are often used for anxiety, depression, OCD patterns and stress management. Coaching-oriented techniques emphasize setting small goals, planning experiments, and building routines to address motivation, parenting challenges, and life-purpose questions.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. She will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That means trying an approach, checking how it works, and adjusting as needed rather than sticking to one fixed plan.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to schedule appointments around work or family commitments, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and remove travel time so people can sustain regular meetings. Licensed professionals can use these same methods over video or phone when appropriate, and the focus remains on practical planning, symptom tracking, and real-world experiments rather than abstract discussion.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with family conflict, parenting issues, anger, self-esteem, depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship concerns, ADHD and life purpose questions.
How does she approach feeling stuck?
Her style is practical and goal-oriented, combining therapeutic conversation with coaching techniques to identify patterns and test small changes.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has nine years of professional work experience in mental health settings addressing mood issues, impulsivity, and family problems.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a New York LMHC and practices from New York.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
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, use the crisis numbers.