Marlenny Luna , LMHC

Marlenny Luna is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in New York (LMHC), who turned a personal experience with therapy into a professional commitment to help others. Her own path to healing inspired her to pursue a career in mental health, and she brings more than 14 years of experience to her clinical work. An LMHC is a license that indicates professional training and authorization to provide mental health counseling in New York.

She practices with a compassionate, holistic orientation that honors the individuality of each person she meets. Marlenny focuses on learning a client's story, identifying both challenges and strengths, and working collaboratively to shape a practical way forward that aligns with the client’s needs and goals.

Over the course of her career she has supported people navigating anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, and major life transitions. Marlenny emphasizes empathy, respect, and steady support as she helps clients explore options, build coping skills, and move toward greater resilience and well-being.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Marlenny often draws on Client-Centered Therapy, which centers the client's experience and emphasizes empathy, active listening, and collaboration to help people find their own solutions and build self-awareness. This approach can be especially helpful for those seeking a supportive space to explore feelings and life choices.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT is practical and skill-focused, and it is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and challenges with coping and mood regulation.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Marlenny works collaboratively with each person to determine what fits best based on their needs, goals, and preferences. Licensed professionals and therapists may adapt techniques over time to reflect progress and changing priorities.

Online therapy offers flexible options such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which can make it easier to access care around work, family, and other commitments. These formats allow Marlenny to provide consistent support and tailored interventions while accommodating different schedules and communication preferences.