- Calm practical support
- Skills for daily life
- Focus on sleep
About Malissa
Malissa Monaghan is a licensed mental health counselor with 25 years of experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, sleep problems, grief, and the emotional fallout from trauma. Her style is warm and direct, aimed at helping people feel steadier day to day.
She focuses on clear, practical steps clients can use between sessions. That can mean changing unhelpful thinking, trying new ways to cope with upsetting feelings, or practicing skills to handle strong emotions. She also pays attention to how relationships, work, and parenting affect well-being.
Many people come to her for trouble sleeping, mood swings, or struggles with self-esteem. Others seek help with workplace stress, social anxiety, or the lasting effects of past hurt. She also supports clients dealing with identity and relationship questions, and those navigating life transitions.
Her way of working draws on client-centered conversation, cognitive behavioral techniques, and skills-based approaches to manage intense emotions. She will listen first, then suggest experiments and small, manageable goals to try between appointments. Progress is tracked in simple ways so people can notice change.
Clients can expect a steady, nonjudgmental presence and practical tools to use at home. She practices in New York and works in English. To begin, people are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
How therapy approaches translate to online care
Client-centered therapy focuses on the client's experience and priorities. The therapist listens closely and follows the client's lead to build understanding and trust, which helps with anxiety, depression, and relationship struggles.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior. It uses short exercises and practical experiments to reduce unhelpful thinking and improve sleep, mood, and daily routines.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, teaches concrete skills for managing intense emotions and improving relationships. It emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication for those who feel overwhelmed.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and collaborate on what feels most useful. Together they set goals and try methods, then adjust based on what helps the client reach their aims.
Please confirm available session formats before booking, because the biography does not list specific online or in-person options. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals commonly use those advantages to help people practice skills in their everyday routines and track progress over time.
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Experience
25+ years
Credentials
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Malissa help with?
She supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, sleep problems, trauma, grief, relationship and family issues, parenting strain, workplace stress, and related mood or identity concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is warm, direct, and collaborative. Sessions focus on listening first, then setting small practical goals and skills to try between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 25 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of emotional and interpersonal concerns.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a New York licensed mental health counselor, listed as LMHC, and provides services based in New York.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific session formats.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with scheduling?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.