Melissa Annechino
LMHC
Therapist in New York
Continue with MelissaGuided, practical therapy for life transitions
- Experience
- 11 years
- Languages
- English
- Sessions
- Online
- Listed in
- New York
- Practical thinking work
- Meaning and identity
- Support for women
About Melissa
Her background combines several therapeutic approaches so she can meet different needs. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address thinking patterns and behaviors that get in the way. She also draws on existential and Jungian ideas to look at meaning, identity, and deeper patterns that come from life stages and inner stories.
Melissa has been working in the helping professions for 11 years and has many more years of related experience in allied roles. That experience informs how she supports people dealing with work stress, compassion fatigue, and questions about life purpose. She often helps people who are struggling with self-esteem, guilt and shame, and the effects of Seasonal Affective Disorder.
Her style is practical and reflective. Sessions tend to include talking through what’s happening now, noticing recurring patterns, and trying small experiments to test new ways of responding. She also offers group counseling options when appropriate and beneficial.
People seeking support around career concerns, workplace issues, or women's issues may find her approach relevant. If you want a therapist who balances practical strategies with deeper exploration, Melissa is positioned to help you sort through what comes next.
Approaches you can use in online sessions
Melissa draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Existential Therapy to guide online work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify thinking patterns and behaviors that keep problems going, and it offers concrete steps to test new habits and reactions. Existential Therapy focuses on questions of meaning, choice, and identity, helping people facing life transitions or wondering about purpose.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Melissa will talk with clients about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Together they decide what to try first, review how it’s working, and adjust the plan as progress is made.
Confirm available session options before booking, as the profile does not list specific formats. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week by reducing travel time and allowing check-ins during short breaks. It also supports steady work on thought patterns and life questions using exercises, journaling, and guided reflections that translate well to remote sessions.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
11+ years
Credentials
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Melissa commonly help with?
She works with self esteem, career issues, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue. Additional areas include guilt and shame, life purpose, Seasonal Affective Disorder, self-love, women's issues, and workplace concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style blends practical problem-solving with deeper exploration. Sessions often mix Cognitive Behavioral techniques with existential and Jungian perspectives to address thoughts, meaning, and patterns.
How much experience does she have?
She has 11 years of experience as a clinician. She also draws on broader experience in related helping roles accumulated over many years.
What credentials and location apply to this therapist?
Melissa holds an LMHC credential and practices in New York. The profile lists her as a New York Licensed Mental Health Counselor.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what about cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Specific rates are provided during the scheduling process.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.