Meghan Simonett , LMHC

Meghan Simonett is a licensed mental health counselor based in New York who supports people navigating stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, family conflict, grief, and major life changes. She brings a practical, empathetic style to therapy, blending openness and a sense of humor with a focus on helping clients build coping skills and clarity around difficult experiences.

With nine years of clinical experience, she integrates evidence-based techniques to meet each client's needs. Her work commonly addresses trauma, communication problems, body image concerns, control issues, divorce and separation, guilt and shame, workplace stress, and issues specific to women. She adapts Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing to the individual, emphasizing approaches that support immediate coping as well as long-term change.

Meghan holds the credential LMHC, which stands for Licensed Mental Health Counselor, and she creates a warm, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore emotions and try new strategies. Her approach is collaborative and tailored, seeking practical tools and insight that fit each person's goals and life circumstances.

Evidence-Based Approaches for Online Therapeutic Work

Meghan uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop practical strategies for reducing symptoms of stress and anxiety. CBT is often used for mood and anxiety concerns and for learning concrete skills to manage daily challenges.

She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which focuses on clarifying values and learning to accept difficult feelings while committing to meaningful action. ACT can be useful for life transitions, grief, and issues where avoidance or control problems interfere with living well.

Motivational Interviewing (MI) is another tool Meghan applies to increase motivation for change and to explore ambivalence in a supportive way, which can be helpful around relationship decisions, workplace changes, and health-related goals.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Meghan works collaboratively with clients to determine which techniques fit their goals, preferences, and circumstances, adjusting methods over time as needs evolve.

Online therapy with video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for people with busy schedules, caregiving responsibilities, or limited local options. Working remotely can make it easier to maintain consistency in care and to access licensed professionals from different locations, while still focusing on practical progress and symptom relief.