- Stress and anxiety
- Relationships and intimacy
- CBT and mindfulness
About Marlenny
Marlenny Luna is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in New York with 14 years of experience. She focuses on common early-adult pressures such as stress, anxiety, relationships, and the push and pull of work and study. Marlenny lists young adult issues among her areas of focus and often supports people facing life changes and career questions.
She uses clear, practical approaches in sessions. Marlenny draws on Client-Centered Therapy to prioritize the client's perspective and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address thinking and behavior patterns. Mindfulness and Motivational Interviewing are part of how she helps with motivation and coping skills.
Marlenny also works with concerns like addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy struggles, and anger. She addresses family and parenting issues as individual concerns, and helps people manage family of origin problems and communication breakdowns. Other areas noted include fertility concerns, immigration issues, and end-of-life topics.
In sessions she tends to focus on what a person can do now. Conversations often include identifying unhelpful patterns, setting small goals, and practicing skills between meetings. She also uses storytelling tools from Narrative Therapy to help people make sense of difficult experiences.
Marlenny accepts international clients and conducts work in English. Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, a prospective client completes a short matching questionnaire and schedules a first session.
How her clinical approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on understanding the person's point of view and creating a respectful space for their priorities. Online sessions using this approach usually center on the client's goals and what matters most to them in day-to-day life.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks down how thoughts, feelings, and actions link together, then tests small changes to reduce distress. In remote sessions this often looks like brief skill coaching, homework between meetings, and reviewing what worked since the last appointment.
Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce overwhelm and improve focus. These exercises can be introduced in a session and practiced independently between meetings to support anxiety or stress management.
Finding the best approach is part of the work. Marlenny will collaborate with each person to pick methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. That decision is revisited as therapy progresses so the plan can change when necessary.
The therapist's profile does not list specific session formats. Before booking, confirm which online options are offered. Many people choose remote work because it helps fit sessions into busy schedules, allows shorter check-ins when needed, or avoids travel time. These practical benefits can make regular meetings easier to maintain while juggling school, work, or other commitments.
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and parenting concerns, and other issues like addiction, grief, trauma, and career transitions.
What is her general therapy style?
She combines Client-Centered methods with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness. Sessions tend to be practical and focused on small goals and skill practice.
How much experience does she have?
She has 14 years of experience as a mental health clinician working with adults on a range of life challenges.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) licensed in New York and practices from that state.
Can I work with her if I live outside the US?
She accepts international clients and provides services in English.
What session formats are offered?
The original profile does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to know whether video, phone, or other formats are available.
How are sessions paid for?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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