- 30 years experience
- New Mexico LCSW
- Client-centered care
About Merion
She draws on several therapy styles to match what each person needs. Sessions focus on practical steps and clear conversation. For example, cognitive behavioral methods help identify patterns of thinking and behavior, while client-centered work emphasizes the person’s own goals and values.
Merion also uses motivational interviewing to support change and psychodynamic ideas to look at longer-standing patterns that affect mood and relationships. She has many years working in school settings and in other community roles, which shaped her approach to communication and support. She describes her practice as respectful, sensitive, and compassionate.
Common concerns she helps address include relationship stress, panic and social anxiety, symptoms of depression, ADHD-related challenges, and trauma and abuse. Pregnancy and childbirth appear among her focus areas and may be discussed in sessions when relevant to a person’s goals.
Merion tailors conversations and treatment plans to each person’s situation. She tries to keep sessions straightforward and focused on what will help next. If you’re ready to begin, the first step is a short online matching process followed by scheduling.
How Merion’s Approaches Support Online Work
Client-centered therapy invites the person to lead the conversation while the therapist listens and reflects back what matters most. This approach helps people clarify goals and feel heard, which can be useful when managing stress or relationship concerns.Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thinking and testing small behavior changes. It is practical for anxiety, panic, mood shifts, and many everyday problems because it gives clear exercises and things to try between sessions.
Motivational interviewing helps people find their own reasons to change and commit to next steps. It works well when someone feels stuck or unsure about making changes to behavior or habits.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has helped in the past, then recommend techniques to try. This is a collaborative process and plans can change as needs evolve.
Because session formats are not specified in the biography, confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten commute time, and allow for different rhythms of contact like brief check-ins or longer sessions. Licensed professionals often adapt materials and exercises for remote sessions so progress can continue even when life is busy.
License and NPI
- LCSW
NPI1598886509
As shown on the therapist's profile. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
30+ years
Credentials
New Mexico
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Merion commonly help people with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship strain, and ADHD. Other focus areas listed include pregnancy and childbirth along with mood and obsessive concerns.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her approach blends client-centered conversation with practical methods like cognitive behavioral techniques and motivational interviewing. Sessions emphasize clear goals and steps you can try between meetings.
What is her professional background?
She is a licensed clinical social worker with about 30 years of professional experience and long experience working in school and community settings.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She holds an LCSW license in New Mexico and lists New Mexico as her location.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with clients outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and what do they cost?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a therapy relationship with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.